testcentrethaiPTE General — Level A1: Foundation
Who is this test for?
This test is for test takers with a beginner knowledge of English; sufficient for survival in social, travel and everyday situations.
Test takers will be expected to understand very short, simple information and to express themselves simply and briefly, in speech and in writing.
How is this test structured?
The test has a written paper and a spoken test. The written paper is divided into nine tasks which are linked to a theme. At Level A1 Foundation the theme tends to relate to familiar and routine matters, such as home and shopping.
For the Level A1 guide, practice tests and tutorial click here.
Written test (1 hour 15 minutes)
| Session | Skill | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Listening | 3-option multiple choices |
| 2 | Listening and Writing | dictation |
| 3 | Listening | test, note completion |
| 4 | Reading | 3-option gap fill multiple choice |
| 5 | Reading | 3-option graphical multiple choice |
| 6 | Reading | open-ended question |
| 7 | Reading | text, note completion |
| 8 | Writing | write correspondence (30-50 words) |
| 9 | Writing | write text (50-80 words) |
Spoken test (5 minutes)
The spoken test consists of a timed interaction between a test taker and an interlocutor. There are 3 sections to the test.
1.sustained monologue
2.describe picture
3.role play
