PTE Re-tell Lecture Practice Online 2026

In Re-tell Lecture you listen to a lecture of up to 90 seconds, sometimes with an image, then have 10 seconds to prepare and 40 seconds to re-tell it in your own words.

It tests Speaking and Listening together. PTEAce plays exam-style lectures and scores your re-tell with AI for content, pronunciation and oral fluency.

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Re-tell Lecture at a glance

Questions in the exam
1–2
Timing
60–90s audio, 10s prep, 40s record
Skills scored
Pronunciation, Oral fluency, Listening, Content
Marking on PTEAce
Scored by AI on the PTE 10–90 scale
Share of PTE Academic score
About 6%

Tips

  • Take short notes: the topic, 3–4 key words and any conclusion. Don't try to write full sentences.
  • Open with the topic, then connect your key points with simple linking words.
  • Speak for most of the 40 seconds at a steady pace without long pauses.
  • Paraphrase freely — the main ideas matter more than the speaker's exact words.

FAQs

Is Re-tell Lecture in PTE Core?

No. Re-tell Lecture is a PTE Academic task only.

How long should my Re-tell Lecture answer be?

Aim to speak for about 30–40 seconds, covering the topic, the key points and a conclusion.

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  • Describe Image — Describe a chart, graph, or photo in detail.; 6–7 in the exam; 25s prep, 40s record; tests Pronunciation, Oral fluency, Content; about 15% of the Academic score; AI marked. Describe Image study guide
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