PTE Listening Practice: Free Dictation & Summary Questions

Eight task types, and you hear each recording once. Practise the highest-value tasks here.

Updated 2026-10-12

About the audio: your browser reads our practice recordings aloud using its built-in voice, preferring an Australian voice if your device has one. On test day you'll hear real speakers with a range of accents, so also listen to podcasts, lectures and the news.

Listening tips

  • Use the noteboard. Write keywords, numbers and names, not sentences.
  • Listen for signposts: the main reason, however, in conclusion.
  • Don't guess in Highlight Incorrect Words or multiple-answer questions. Wrong clicks cost points.