Preparing for the PTE Academic Speaking Module can feel overwhelming, especially with the new tasks added in August 2025. But the truth is—you don’t need complicated scripts. What you need are simple, flexible templates you can quickly adapt to any task.
Based on proven strategies, here are four easy templates that will help you speak with structure, confidence, and fluency.
📌 1. Summarize Group Discussion (SGD)
✅ Template:
- “The three speakers were talking about [topic].”
- “Firstly, we hear that Speaker 1 said … Furthermore, we learned that … Also, he/she suggested …”
- “Secondly, we hear that Speaker 2 mentioned … Moreover, we learned that … And he/she suggested …”
- “Lastly, Speaker 3 highlighted … Therefore, we learned that … Another point is …”
- “In conclusion, the three speakers discussed [topic].”
👉 Tip: Focus on 2–3 points per speaker. Don’t try to remember everything.
📌 2. Describe Image (DI)
✅ Template:
- “The picture gives information about [topic].”
- “Firstly, we can see [main feature].”
- “Furthermore, we learn that [item A is maximum], whereas [item B is minimum].”
- “Also, it suggests that [another point].”
- “In conclusion, the picture highlights [topic].”
👉 Tip: Always mention the highest, lowest, and one extra detail.
📌 3. Retell Lecture (RL)
✅ Template:
- “The speaker gives information about [topic].”
- “Firstly, we hear that … Furthermore, we learned that …”
- “Also, it is suggested that …”
- “In conclusion, the speaker highlighted [topic].”
👉 Tip: Pick keywords from the lecture (like “economy,” “climate,” “research”) and link them smoothly.
📌 4. Respond to a Situation (RS)
✅ Template:
- “Hi [name if given], I understand you want to know about …”
- “Firstly, I think that …”
- “Also, it seems that …”
- “Therefore, I would request/suggest you to …”
👉 Tip: Keep it natural, like giving advice to a friend.
📊 Task Importance
Some tasks contribute more to your overall PTE score. Here’s a quick look:
| Task | Approx. Contribution | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Summarize Group Discussion | ~31 points | ⭐ Extremely Important |
| Describe Image | ~25 points | ⭐ Extremely Important |
| Retell Lecture | ~21 points | ⭐ Extremely Important |
| Respond to a Situation | ~10 points | ⭐ Important |
✅ Final Thoughts
Using these templates will help you:
- Stay structured even under time pressure.
- Sound fluent and confident.
- Cover all scoring criteria without overthinking.
