PTE Describe Image Practice Online 2026

Describe Image shows you a graph, chart, table, map, process or picture. You have 25 seconds to study it and 40 seconds to describe it.

It is the single highest-weighted Speaking task, so a reliable structure pays off quickly. PTEAce scores every attempt with AI for content, pronunciation and oral fluency.

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Describe Image at a glance

Questions in the exam
6–7
Timing
25s prep, 40s record
Skills scored
Pronunciation, Oral fluency, Content
Marking on PTEAce
Scored by AI on the PTE 10–90 scale
Share of PTE Academic score
About 15%

Tips

  • Use one structure for every image type: what it shows, the two or three key features, then a conclusion.
  • Name the highest and lowest values and one clear trend — you do not need to describe everything.
  • Keep talking at a natural pace for the full time; fluency matters more than perfect detail.
  • Learn a small set of trend words (rose, peaked, declined, remained stable) and use them confidently.

FAQs

Should I use a template for Describe Image?

A simple structure helps fluency, but fill it with real details from the image. Content is scored, so a template with no specific information scores poorly.

What image types appear in PTE Describe Image?

Bar graphs, line graphs, pie charts, tables, maps, process diagrams and pictures. PTEAce includes practice questions for each.

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