PTE Speaking Hub
Every PTE Speaking task — explained for Nepali students. Built around the two thresholds that actually matter: AHPRA Speaking 76 (effective 23 April 2026) and Australia PR Superior Speaking 88 (post-7-August-2025 DHA framework).
Why Speaking Decides Your PTE Outcome
For most Nepali students, Speaking is the blocking skill. The PTE Speaking section contributes to both your Speaking score AND your Listening score (via Repeat Sentence and Re-tell Lecture). A 4-point lift in Speaking can move two skill scores at once.
Under the post-7-August-2025 DHA framework, Superior English Speaking requires 88 (was previously a flat 79 in each skill). For AHPRA registration (effective 23 April 2026), Speaking is now 76 (raised from 66) — the most demanding band in the AHPRA threshold set.
Below are the published canonical articles for every PTE Speaking task, plus persona-specific plans for the two highest-stakes thresholds.
Speaking Plans by Pathway
AHPRA Speaking 76 — Nepali Nurses
AHPRA (effective 23 April 2026) requires PTE Academic Speaking 76 alongside Overall 63 / L 58 / R 59 / W 60. Speaking 76 is the dominant blocker. Plans front-load Read Aloud intonation, Repeat Sentence cadence, and pronunciation drills. Two-test combination is allowed within 12 months under floor-score rules.
See AHPRA Speaking 76 8-week plan →Australia PR Superior Speaking 88
Under the post-7-August-2025 DHA framework, Superior English now requires Speaking 88 (alongside Listening 69 / Reading 70 / Writing 85) for the +20 PR points. Speaking 88 is harder than the old flat "79 each" rule. Plans focus on phoneme-level pronunciation accuracy, Oral Fluency cadence, and Pearson-aware intonation patterns.
See Superior English component bands →PTE Core Speaking — Canada PR
PTE Core uses a different Speaking task list (Personal Introduction, Read Aloud, Repeat Sentence, Describe Image). For CLB 9 (competitive Express Entry), target Speaking 84. For CLB 7 (FSW minimum), target Speaking 68. Plans cover Core-specific Personal Introduction template and Speaking-section pacing.
See PTE Core Speaking Tips →Speaking Plateau (75–78) — Retake Diaspora
For Nepali diaspora students in Sydney, Melbourne, Toronto, or London who plateau at Speaking 75–78 across multiple attempts. The diagnosis is almost always Oral Fluency penalties on Read Aloud and Repeat Sentence — not Pronunciation. 1-on-1 mock-feedback loops typically lift Speaking 4–8 points in 4–6 weeks.
See diaspora retake guide →All PTE Speaking Articles
Read Aloud
Repeat Sentence
Describe Image
Re-tell Lecture
Short answers and situations
Strategy across all tasks
PTE Speaking 90/90 Algorithm + Templates
How Pearson scores Speaking and the templates that match the algorithm.
PTE Speaking Tips: Algorithm-Aware Templates
Practical tips Nepali speakers use to lift Speaking scores.
PTE Core Speaking Tips (Nepal)
Core-specific Speaking strategy for Canada PR applicants.
New PTE Speaking Tasks 2026: Full Guide
Respond to a Situation + Summarize Group Discussion explained.
Speaking Stuck at 75–78? Break Through (Nepal 2026)
The plateau pattern and how to fix it for Australia PR.
Speaking Templates by Task (2026)
Task-specific scripts for Read Aloud, Describe Image, Re-tell, ASQ, RtaS, SGD.
Speaking Score Thresholds (Quick Reference)
AHPRA Nursing Registration
Speaking 76 (effective 23 April 2026)
Australia PR Superior English
Speaking 88 (post-7-Aug-2025 DHA framework)
Australia PR Proficient English
Speaking 76 (+10 PR points)
Canada PR — CLB 9 (PTE Core)
Speaking 84 (competitive Express Entry)
Canada PR — CLB 7 (PTE Core)
Speaking 68 (FSW minimum)
Australia 482 Skills in Demand
Speaking 24 (LIN 25/082; pre-13-Sep-2025 tests: 36 every band)
Speaking Score Thresholds — FAQs
What PTE Speaking score do I need for Australia PR Superior English (+20 points)?
What PTE Speaking score do I need for Australia PR Proficient English (+10 points)?
What PTE Academic Speaking score does AHPRA require for nursing registration?
What PTE Core Speaking score do I need for Canada PR at CLB 9?
What PTE Core Speaking score do I need for Canada PR at CLB 7?
What PTE Academic Speaking score is needed for the Australia 482 Skills in Demand visa?
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