PTE Speaking & Writing

The words

Every word in this set, with what it means. Tap a word to hear it.

pronunciation

the way in which a word or sound is spoken

“Clear pronunciation makes the response easier to follow.”

intonation

the rise and fall of the voice when speaking

“Natural intonation can help show which idea is most important.”

fluency

the ability to speak smoothly and naturally

“Short daily practice is a reliable way to build fluency.”

concise

expressing an idea clearly in few words

“A concise summary should include the main result and reason.”

cohesion

the clear connection between parts of a text or response

“Repeated key terms can improve cohesion when used carefully.”

persuasive

able to convince someone to accept an idea or take an action

“The proposal is persuasive because it answers the strongest concern.”

sequence

the order in which events, steps, or ideas happen

“The description follows the sequence shown in the diagram.”

retell

to tell a story or explanation again in your own words

“After the talk, retell the main process without unnecessary detail.”

integrate

to combine separate parts into a connected whole

“The report integrates survey results with interview evidence.”

appropriate

suitable or acceptable for a particular purpose or situation

“Use an appropriate level of formality in an academic email.”

restate

to say something again in a different or clearer way

“The final sentence restates the main point.”

organize

to arrange ideas or information in a clear order

“Organize the response around two reasons and one example.”

paragraph

a group of sentences about one main idea

“Each paragraph should develop one clear point.”

sentence

a group of words that expresses a complete idea

“Check that every sentence has a clear subject and verb.”

grammar

the rules for forming words and sentences in a language

“Accurate grammar helps the reader understand complex ideas.”

vocabulary

the words used in a language or by a person

“Academic vocabulary is useful, but it should still sound natural.”

emphasis

special importance given to something

“The diagram places emphasis on the final stage.”

clarity

the quality of being easy to understand

“Short examples can improve the clarity of a definition.”

specific

exact and clearly identified rather than general

“Give a specific reason instead of saying that something is better.”

generalize

to make a broad statement based on limited examples

“Avoid trying to generalize from one person's experience.”

illustrate

to explain something by using an example or visual information

“The chart illustrates how demand changed over time.”

conclusion

the final part of a piece of writing or the judgment reached from evidence

“The conclusion connects the evidence to the original question.”

introduction

the opening part that presents a subject or purpose

“The introduction gives the reader a map of the discussion.”

respond

to answer or react to something

“Respond directly to the question before adding background information.”

describe

to say what something is like or how it happens

“Describe the main change before explaining possible causes.”

compare

to examine things for similarities and differences

“Compare the two options using the same criteria.”

elaborate

to add more information or detail

“Elaborate on the second reason with one concrete example.”

register

the level of formality and style appropriate to a particular situation

“Choose a formal register for an academic response.”

accurately

in a way that is correct and free from mistakes

“Record the figures accurately before interpreting the trend.”

effective

successful in producing the intended result

“A clear outline is an effective way to manage a short response.”