PTE Speaking Useful Vocabulary
Describing Opinions
& Ideas
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In my opinion
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I strongly believe that
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From my perspective
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To be honest
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As far as I’m concerned
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It seems to me that
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Generally speaking
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I would argue that
Expressing Agreement
/ Disagreement
·
I completely agree with that point.
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That’s absolutely right.
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I see your point, but...
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I’m afraid I disagree.
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I don’t think that’s always true.
Expressing Feelings
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I’m really excited about it.
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It makes me feel relaxed.
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I find it quite interesting.
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It’s truly inspiring.
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I’m not very keen on that.
Describing People
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Hard-working / diligent
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Generous / kind-hearted
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Outgoing / sociable
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Honest / reliable
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Creative / innovative
Describing
Places
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Peaceful countryside
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Bustling city
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Historical monument
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Tourist attraction
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Well-developed infrastructure
Describing
Activities
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Spend quality time
·
Take part in
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Go on a trip
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Watch a movie
·
Do physical exercise
PTE Writing Useful Vocabulary
Introduction
Phrases
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It is widely believed that...
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There is no doubt that...
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In recent years, there has been a growing concern about...
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The purpose of this essay is to discuss...
Linking
Words (Connectors)
|
Function |
Examples |
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Adding |
moreover, furthermore, in addition,
besides |
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Contrasting |
however, on the other hand,
although, whereas |
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Cause & Effect |
therefore, as a result,
consequently, due to |
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Example |
for example, for instance, such as,
namely |
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Conclusion |
in conclusion, to sum up, overall,
in summary |
Advanced
Vocabulary for Essays
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Simple |
Advanced |
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good |
beneficial / advantageous |
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bad |
harmful / detrimental |
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important |
crucial / vital / significant |
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change |
transform / alter / modify |
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increase |
rise / grow / expand |
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decrease |
decline / drop / reduce |
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help |
assist / facilitate / support |
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show |
demonstrate / illustrate / reveal |
PTE Reading Useful Vocabulary
Common
Academic Words
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Analyze – examine carefully
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Emphasize – stress the importance
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Indicate – show or suggest
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Contribute – add value to
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Impact – strong effect
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Establish – set up
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Significant – important
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Evidence – proof
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Hypothesis – theory or idea
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Maintain – continue or support
Synonyms
Commonly Tested in PTE Reading
|
Word in Passage |
Synonym in Option |
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Begin |
Commence / Start |
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End |
Terminate / Conclude |
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Help |
Assist / Aid |
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Improve |
Enhance / Develop |
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Build |
Construct / Create |
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Show |
Display / Reveal |
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Change |
Modify / Alter |
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Find |
Discover / Identify |
Words Related
to Ideas
·
Concept, phenomenon, perception, innovation, method, strategy,
factor, feature
PTE Listening Useful Vocabulary
Words
for Understanding Main Ideas
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Topic
·
Speaker’s opinion
·
Main argument
·
Supporting detail
·
Example / evidence
Academic
Listening Topics
|
Field |
Common Words |
|
Education |
curriculum, assessment, research,
lecture, assignment |
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Environment |
pollution, ecosystem, conservation,
renewable energy |
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Technology |
innovation, digitalization,
artificial intelligence, software |
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Health |
nutrition, treatment, disease,
vaccination, wellbeing |
|
Business |
investment, marketing, profit,
strategy, productivity |
🔹 Listening Signal Words
These help identify structure during lectures:
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For emphasis: “It’s
important to note that…”
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For example: “For
instance…”
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For cause: “As a
result…”
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For contrast: “However…”
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For summary: “In
conclusion…”
Phrases
for Note-taking
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Key point → Main idea / essential concept
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Leads to → results in / causes
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According to → as stated by
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Focus on → concentrate on
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In terms of → regarding
Bonus: Academic
Vocabulary (Useful in All Sections)
|
Word |
Meaning |
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Approach |
method or way of doing something |
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Assume |
accept something as true without
proof |
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Derive |
get something from a source |
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Consist of |
be made up of |
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Evaluate |
judge or assess |
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Generate |
produce or create |
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Interpret |
explain the meaning of |
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Justify |
give reasons or evidence for |
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Obtain |
get or acquire |
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Predict |
say what will happen in the future |
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