PTE Academic, Write Essay
Write an argumentative essay in 20 minutes.
20 minutes 200–300 words
Scored on
- Content
- Form and Structure
- Grammar
- Vocabulary and Spelling
What you can practise
Each task has a free guide with the structure, paraphrasing tips, useful phrases and sample questions.
How practice works
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Write against the clock
The real time limit and word range, with a live word count, so exam day feels familiar.
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Get a score for each criterion
A score for every PTE criterion with the reason behind it, and your mistakes marked in your text.
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Fix the quickest win
Nib names the one change that would raise your score most. Your scores are saved so you can see them climb.
Full mock exams · Pro Plus
- PTE Academic Writing: Full Mock · 2 tasks, 30 minutes
The PTE written section: a one-sentence Summarize Written Text task, then the 20-minute essay.
PTE writing questions
Does it follow the PTE essay length?
Yes. The task uses the PTE essay timing and word range and warns you when you go outside it.
Is the score a PTE score?
No. You get a 1 to 5 score for each criterion to guide your practice. It is not on the official PTE scale and is not an official result.
Is PenLingo official PTE material?
No. PenLingo is an independent practice tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pearson. The tasks follow the public format and scoring criteria of the exam.
How many tasks can I practise for free?
The writing guides and sample questions are free for everyone. With a free account you get one scored exam task. Basic Pro includes one scored task a week and Pro Plus is unlimited, including full timed mock exams.
Can I practise under exam conditions?
Yes. Every task has a timer with the real time limit and a word counter, and Pro Plus adds full mock exams that run the whole writing paper and submit automatically when time is up.
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