PTE Score 30? Here's Your 12-Week Plan
Improve from PTE 30 to PTE 42
You scored PTE 30. You need PTE 42 (or higher). This guide gives you a 12-week plan to get there.
What PTE 30 Means
PTE 30 equals IELTS Band 4. At this level, you can communicate in simple situations. But you have problems with:
- Academic vocabulary
- Complex listening
- Reading long texts quickly
What PTE 42 Means
PTE 42 equals IELTS Band 5. At this level, you can:
- Understand most everyday English
- Read simple academic texts
- Handle work and travel situations
Many universities and visa programs accept PTE 42 as a minimum score.
The Good News
Reading and listening skills work for all English tests. If you improve your reading for IELTS, your PTE reading will also improve.
Our Band 4 to 5 study plan uses IELTS format. But the skills transfer to PTE.
The 12-Week Overview
Weeks 1-4: Build Your Base
- Learn 40 new vocabulary words (10 per week)
- Practice reading easy passages slowly
- Practice listening to clear, slow speech
- Take a practice test to see your starting point
Weeks 5-8: Build Speed
- Start timing your reading practice
- Practice with medium-difficulty passages
- Listen to faster, more natural speech
- Learn question-type strategies
Weeks 9-12: Test Ready
- Take full practice tests
- Practice under real test conditions
- Focus on your weak areas
- Build test stamina
Why Practice with IELTS Format?
IELTS and PTE test the same skills:
- Reading: Finding information in passages
- Listening: Understanding spoken English
- Vocabulary: Knowing academic words
The formats are different, but the skills are the same. Practice one, improve both.
PTE-Specific Tips
After building core skills, practice PTE format questions:
- Read Aloud: Practice reading texts out loud clearly
- Summarize Written Text: Practice writing one-sentence summaries
- Fill in the Blanks: Similar to IELTS sentence completion
Start Today
Take our free diagnostic test to check your current reading and listening level. Then follow the 12-week study plan.
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