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Passenger Wayfinding and Terminal Spatial Layout
Speaker: British English
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The task
What is Retell Lecture in PTE?
- Recording
- Up to 90 seconds; an image may appear with it
- Section
- Part 1: Speaking and Writing
- Time to answer
- 10 seconds to prepare, then 40 seconds
- In the test
- 2–3 items in PTE Academic (not in PTE Core)
- Skills
- Listening and Speaking
Source: Pearson's PTE test-format pages and Score Guides (PTE Academic July 2025, PTE Core January 2026).
Marks
How PTE Retell Lecture is scored
- •Content 0–6: main ideas and important details, paraphrased in your own words and well connected. A human expert reviews Content.
- •Pronunciation (0–5) and Oral Fluency (0–5) are scored too, on Pearson's speaking scales.
- •You can record once.
In the test
How many Retell Lecture questions are in the PTE test?
Pearson's PTE Academic Score Guide (July 2025) lists 2–3 Retell Lecture items in Part 1.
Two tests
Retell Lecture in PTE Academic vs PTE Core
| PTE Academic | PTE Core | |
|---|---|---|
| In the test | 2–3 items | Not in PTE Core |
| Recording and answer | Up to 90 s lecture, 10 s to prepare, 40 s to speak | — |
| Traits | Content 0–6, Pronunciation 0–5, Oral Fluency 0–5 | — |
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PTE Retell Lecture sample question with answer
You will hear a lecture. After listening, you have 10 seconds to prepare, then 40 seconds to retell the lecture in your own words.
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Tips
PTE Retell Lecture tips and tricks
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Take notes on the noteboard: the topic, two or three main points, one example or result.
- 2
Open with the topic: "The lecture was about …".
- 3
Give the main points with simple linking words (first, also, for example, as a result).
- 4
Close with the conclusion or the speaker's final point.
- 5
Keep talking smoothly for most of the 40 seconds. Calm, steady speech helps Oral Fluency.
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Practise against the clock
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Try a free PTE mock →Retell Lecture: frequently asked questions
How do I take notes for Retell Lecture?+
Write key words only, not sentences: the topic, two or three main points and one example or result, with arrows for cause and effect. Use them as the outline of your 40-second answer.
Does PTE Core have Retell Lecture?+
No. Retell Lecture is in PTE Academic only.
What is Retell Lecture in PTE?+
A PTE Academic speaking item: you hear a lecture of up to 90 seconds, then have 10 seconds to prepare and 40 seconds to retell it in your own words.
Is Retell Lecture still in PTE Academic?+
Yes. Pearson's current PTE Academic format lists it in Part 1 with 2–3 items. It is not in PTE Core.
How long should I speak?+
You have 40 seconds. Aim to use most of it with clear, connected sentences covering the main points.
Can I repeat sentences from the lecture?+
Short phrases are fine, but Content rewards paraphrasing the main ideas in your own words.
Do I need an account?+
No. Every set is free to attempt in full without a login: check your answers for an instant score, with the answer and explanation for each question, the transcript for listening items and model answers for speaking and writing. Create a free account to save your score, take full mock tests and get a BandLadder AI score for speaking and writing.
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