PTE Repeat Sentence Practice Online 2026

In Repeat Sentence you hear a sentence of 3–9 seconds once, then repeat it exactly as you heard it. There is no preparation time — recording starts straight after the audio.

It carries one of the biggest weights in PTE Speaking and also counts toward Listening. PTEAce plays real exam-style recordings and scores your answer with AI for content, pronunciation and oral fluency.

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Repeat Sentence at a glance

Questions in the exam
10–12
Timing
3–9s audio, 15s record
Skills scored
Pronunciation, Oral fluency, Listening
Marking on PTEAce
Scored by AI on the PTE 10–90 scale
Share of PTE Academic score
About 7%

Tips

  • Listen for meaning, not single words: remember the sentence as 2–3 chunks of sense.
  • Copy the speaker's rhythm and intonation — it helps you recall the words and scores well for fluency.
  • If you lose part of the sentence, say what you remember fluently rather than stopping.
  • Practise daily in short sets; short-term memory for English sentences improves quickly with repetition.

FAQs

Can I replay the audio in PTE Repeat Sentence?

No. In the real exam you hear each sentence only once, so practise without replaying.

Does Repeat Sentence affect my Listening score?

Yes. Repeat Sentence contributes to both Speaking and Listening, which is why it is one of the highest-value tasks.

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