PTE Describe Image – Useful Tips
1. Use a Fixed Template (So You
Never Get Stuck)
A simple,
reliable template:
“The
image shows (type of image) about (main topic).
Overall, it presents information about (summary).
From the image, I can see that (major trend or key point).
In addition, (another important detail).
Finally, it can be concluded that (overall message or trend).”
Using a template
saves time and reduces stress.
2. Identify
the Image Type Quickly
You only need 4–5
seconds to recognize:
- Bar graph
- Pie chart
- Line graph
- Table
- Map
- Process
diagram
- Picture /
photograph
This helps you
decide what to say next.
3. Focus
on ONLY Main Features
Don’t describe
every detail. Mention:
- Highest
- Lowest
- Biggest
difference
- Overall
trend
- Unique
pattern
PTE rewards clarity,
not too much detail.
4. Start
Speaking Within 2 Seconds
After the beep,
start immediately.
If silent for 3 seconds → microphone stops.
5. Speak Naturally and
Clearly
- Use medium
speed
- Do not rush
- Use simple
vocabulary
- Avoid long
pauses
- Keep your
tone normal
6. Do
Not Try to Read Every Number
Mention
approximate values:
- “Around 50%”
- “Almost 20
million”
- “A little
higher than…”
This sounds
natural and saves time.
7.
Finish in 30–35 Seconds
Ideal speaking
time: 27–35 seconds
Don’t go too long; don’t stop too early.
8. Use
Connectors for Fluency
Simple linking
words:
- Overall
- In addition
- Moreover
- However
- Finally
- On the other
hand
This boosts
fluency and coherence.
9. Keep
Your Eyes on 3 Things Only
When describing:
1.
Title
2.
Labels
3.
Main
variation/trend
Ignore everything
else.
10.
Practice with a Stopwatch
Try describing
any random image for 30–35 seconds.
Build confidence and natural flow.
PTE Describe Image – Timing Strategies
1. Use a 5–5–20–5 Structure (Perfect 35-second Answer)
A proven timing method:
First 5 seconds – Identify the image
Say:
“The image shows a (type) about (topic).”
Next 5 seconds – Give the overall idea
“Overall,
it gives information about…”
Next 20 seconds – Mention 2–3 key points only
Choose from:
·
highest
·
lowest
·
main trend
·
noticeable pattern
·
comparison
·
major differences
Last 5 seconds – Conclusion
“In
conclusion, the image provides clear information about…”
⭐ This keeps your answer structured, clear,
and within 35 seconds.
2. Avoid describing
too much
If you talk too long, you will:
·
lose fluency
·
sound confused
·
run out of time
Limit yourself to 3 important details only.
3. Start speaking
immediately after the beep
Microphone stops if you pause for more than 3 seconds.
Start with something simple:
✔
“The image shows…”
✔ “This is a diagram of…”
✔ “The picture illustrates…”
4. Time yourself
mentally
Try counting sections in your
head:
·
Intro → 3 seconds
·
Overview → 3 seconds
·
Key details → 20–25 seconds
·
Conclusion → 3 seconds
You don’t need to be exact; just
stay in the rhythm.
5. Never pause in
the middle of a sentence
If you forget something, change
your sentence quickly:
❌ Don’t say:
“…uh… it shows… umm…”
✔
Instead say:
“Furthermore, there is additional information shown.”
Use filler transitions like:
Moreover / In addition / Also / Another detail is that…
These keep your speech flowing.
6. Speak at a steady
medium pace
Avoid:
·
speaking too fast → pronunciation errors
·
speaking too slow → long pauses, low fluency
Aim for 120–140
words per minute (normal speed).
7. End your answer
BEFORE the cutoff
Do not
speak until the very last second.
Stop at 32–37 seconds, not 40.
If you go too long:
⚠ The system may cut your last
sentence.
8. Use a
“safe-ending line”
If you finish early or forget
something, say:
“Overall,
this is the main information shown in the image.”
This fills time and maintains
fluency.
9. Practice with
random photos
Practise describing:
·
charts
·
pictures
·
processes
·
maps
·
tables
·
diagrams
Set a 40-second
timer each time.
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