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PTE Writing Masterclass 2026 - 90 in 20 Minutes (Tips & Templates)

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Key takeaways

Educational

Main ideas / lessons

  • The speaker claims a proven approach to achieve PTE Writing scores of ~90, based on the latest PSN/PTE scoring guide and a “plan” used with many students.
  • Writing success depends heavily on:
    • Spelling accuracy (too many spelling mistakes can drop spelling components to zero)
    • Following strict formatting rules (especially word limits and punctuation constraints)
    • Using relevant, topic-specific content (templates only help if filled with the correct ideas from the prompt)
    • Practicing every day using targeted reps for each writing task type.
  • The writing module is broken into four question types, each contributing different proportions to your writing score and also affecting reading/listening scores.

Overall score breakdown (from the video)

Contribution to Writing

(Total writing module score = 80 points; overall scaled as the video describes.)

  • Summarize Written Text: 28%
  • Essay: 31%
  • Write from Dictation: 23%
  • Summarize Spoken Text: 18%

Linked cross-skill claims

  • Summarize Written Text also contributes to Reading
  • Write from Dictation contributes to Listening
  • Summarize Spoken Text contributes to both Listening and Writing

Key message: each writing task can affect multiple modules (exact cross-skill percentages are mentioned, but the overall idea is what matters).

Critical rules emphasized before tasks

  • Spelling is the most important factor
    • If you make spelling mistakes, your score can drop sharply.
    • If you are unsure about a word, do not write it.
  • Do not mix British and American English
    • Choose one style and stick to it.
  • Proofread and practice likely problem words
  • Keep within all word limits and required punctuation rules.

Task 1: Summarize Written Text (28% of writing score)

Requirements / constraints

  • Write one sentence only
  • Target length: 60–65 words (allowed: 5 to 75 words)
  • Use exactly one full stop
    • No extra period (., ?, !)—adding another can cause zero in the “form” component.
  • Time: 10 minutes per question (usually two in the test)

Scoring components (as stated)

  • Content: 4 points
    • Cover the main idea
    • Include 4–5 supporting ideas (or 7–9 main keywords/points)
  • Form / Grammar: 2 points (spelling/grammar)
    • One mistake → lose one point
    • Two or more mistakes → zero (for this component)
  • Vocabulary: 2 points
    • Replace/change 2–4 words
  • Other dependency: staying within format limits is crucial

Method (3-step system)

  1. Select 3–4 important sentences from the ~300-word passage Examples of “important sentences” mentioned:

    • Opening sentences
    • Strong supporting points
    • Contradictions
    • Conclusions

    • Sentences containing proper nouns 2. Join them using connectors to build one continuous sentence Connector flow examples:

    • Sentence 1, comma

    • Sentence 2, comma (e.g., “furthermore”)
    • Sentence 3, comma (e.g., “moreover”)
    • Sentence 4, comma (optional if you haven’t hit target length) End with one full stop only (once you reach ~60–65 words).

  2. Paraphrase by changing 3–4 words (at least)

    • You may change more, but minimum 3–4 words
    • Only change words you’re 100% sure about

What to avoid

  • Writing more than one sentence
  • Copying sentences without changes
  • Going over 75 words
  • Adding “everything” from the passage (overstuffing)

Practice recommendation

  • Practice 1–2 Summarize Written Text tasks daily
  • Use the 3-step method
  • Spend ~20 minutes total for this task type

Task 2: Essay (31% of writing score)

Requirements / constraints

  • Length: 200–300 words
  • Time: 20 minutes
  • Biggest writing task in the video’s framing

Scoring categories (as stated)

  • Total: 12 parameters/capabilities described as:

    • Content: 6 points
      • Must be on topic and address the prompt
      • Generic/off-topic → potentially zero
    • Form: 2 points
      • Hitting 200–300 words earns full form points
    • Development: ~6 points (video wording varies, but the core message is that development matters via transitions and logical flow)
    • Grammar: 2 points
      • One mistake → lose one point
      • More than one → zero
    • Linguistic range: 2 points
      • Logical, understandable flow
    • Vocabulary: 2 points
      • Use academic words; avoid repeating the same words too much; no fancy “nonsense”
    • Spelling: 2 points
      • No spelling errors; one mistake reduces, more than one → zero

Planning method (time split)

  • 30 seconds to 1 minute:
    • Read/understand prompt
    • Decide which side(s) to argue
    • Mind-map 1–2 ideas per side
    • Example strategy for “agree/disagree”:
      • Partially agree + reasons
      • Provide 2 reasons for agree and 1 reason for disagree (as an example)
  • Next 15–17 minutes:
    • Write the essay
  • Last 1–2 minutes:
    • Proofread (spelling, articles, tenses, word count, capitalization)

Suggested structure (4 paragraphs)

  • Introduction: 2–3 sentences
  • Body paragraph 1: side you support
    • 2 points in favor
    • Include an example (~4–5 sentences)
  • Body paragraph 2: the other side (or drawbacks)
    • 1–2 points against/other side
    • Examples, then ~2 sentences for wrap-up/conclusion-related ending
  • Conclusion: 2 sentences

General template approach (fill-in style)

  • Introduction template concept:
    • “The growing influence of [topic] on our lives has sparked various debates.”
    • “This issue is significant because of its impact on [specific impacts].”
    • Then: “In this essay, I’ll discuss [advantages/disadvantages / causes/effects / problem/solution] and provide my opinion.”
  • Body paragraph template (advantages / one side):
    • “One of the key benefits/advantages of [topic] is…”
    • Explain + evidence/example
  • Second body template (drawbacks / other side):
    • “However, … there are drawbacks/difficulties…”
    • Explain + situational evidence/example
    • Optional: “Furthermore, …”
  • Conclusion template concept (2 sentences):
    • “In conclusion, I believe that [topic] has both advantages and disadvantages …”
    • “Moving forward, it is important to [optimize/mitigate] …”

Key warnings about templates

  • Templates only score well if:
    • You insert prompt-relevant wording
    • You avoid generic filler with no topic words
    • Each “green slot”/template slot contains words from the question prompt

Word count guidance

  • Target around:
    • ~250–260 words (if typing speed is good)
    • ~220–230 words (otherwise)

Practice recommendation

  • Keep it simple, grammatically correct, academic (not overly “fancy”)
  • Daily practice implied; also practice via mock tests on their platform

Task 3: Summarize Spoken Text (18% of writing score; also affects listening)

Requirements / constraints

  • Time: 10 minutes total including audio playback time
  • Audio:
    • 60–90 seconds
    • played only once
  • Output length:
    • 50–70 words
    • Recommended: ~65 words
  • Scored out of 12 points (as described)

Scoring components (as stated)

  • Content: 4 points
    • Main idea + 2–3 supporting ideas
  • Form: 2 points
    • Stay within 50–70 words
  • Grammar: 2 points
    • No mistakes → full; 1–2 → partial; >2 → zero
  • Vocabulary: 2 points
    • Academic/formal; no slang
  • Spelling: 2 points
    • No spelling errors → full; multiple errors → zero

5-rule structure during audio

  1. Take notes during the audio (main topic + 2–3 main ideas)
  2. Start with the main topic
  3. Include supporting ideas
  4. End with a conclusion/final wrap
  5. Keep output around 60–65 words and proofread

Minimum-template structure (recommended)

  • Sentence 1: Main topic
  • Sentences 2–4: Supporting points
  • Final sentence: Conclusion/recommendation

Example pattern shown

  • Main topic (urban green spaces / parks)
  • Point 1 (health benefits)
  • Point 2 (reduce temperatures)
  • Point 3 (encourage community interaction/physical activity)
  • Conclusion (city planners prioritize green spaces)

Additional time warning

  • Use the full 10 minutes
  • No extra rollover time if you finish early

Practice recommendation

  • “Practice this” is emphasized; daily practice implied

Task 4: Write from Dictation (23% of writing score)

Requirements / constraints

  • Multiple short audio segments (3–4 audios)
  • Each sentence is about 8–12 words
  • Scoring logic:
    • 1 point per correct word
    • 0 for incorrect word
    • No negative marking (as claimed)

Core method (listen → note → type)

  1. Prepare marker/notepad
  2. While audio plays:
    • Understand meaning
    • Take notes quickly using:
      • initials of each word, or
      • main words if full transcription is too hard
    • “Repeat the sentence in your mind” for tracking
  3. After audio ends:
    • Use notes to write/type as many words as possible
    • Type main/keyword words first
    • Then fill in small words (articles, short connectors, etc.)
  4. Proofread quickly at the end

“Extra word” trick for uncertainty

  • If unsure about spelling, singular/plural, or articles:
    • Add an extra possible word/variant
  • The video claims you won’t lose points for extra words since there’s no negative marking.
  • Example given:
    • Unsure between “I am a good boy” and “I am the good boy”
    • Write: “I am a good boy boys.” (illustrative approach)
  • General rule: when in doubt, add an additional candidate word rather than leaving it blank.

What to avoid

  • Typing in a way that distracts from listening (“Typing will distract you”)
  • Not proofreading at the end

Practice recommendation

  • Practice 25 Write from Dictation tasks daily
  • Track mistakes so similar prediction-type items appear in the real test

Daily practice plan (combined)

  • Practice the full writing set regularly:
    • 2× Summarize Written Text
    • 1× Essay
    • 1–2× Summarize Spoken Text
    • 20–25× Write from Dictation
  • Target time mentioned: ~90 minutes/day (overall)

Where to practice (sources/platform mentioned)

  • languageacademy.com.au
    • free score mock test
  • LAPT exam practice app
    • repeatedly mentioned as the practice tool
  • Mentions:
    • subscribing for more masterclasses
    • campuses and online classes (Australia/India/Nepal)

Speakers / sources featured

Speaker

  • Vun (identified by the speaker as “my name is Vun”)

Named organizations / references

  • Pearson / PSN (PTE scoring guide, official PSN data)
    • referenced as the basis for score weights and marking criteria
  • Language Academy (languageacademy.com.au)
    • platform the speaker promotes
  • LAPT exam practice app
    • app the speaker promotes
  • Reference to Pearson introducing human checking
    • linked to the importance of essay scoring/content

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