
We start off with the fundamentals of sentence structure in this first module to ensure a strong base for ALL of your upcoming writing. A full lesson summary is included at the end, and a lesson worksheet is available from the start so you can follow along with all of the tasks. This Module also provides you with my personal PTE topic vocabulary lists to practise at any time! BONUS: Module 1.1 is included as a lesson worksheet and summary if you need to practise word forms!
Explore independent and dependent clauses, learn how clause connectors start dependent clauses, and master simple, compound, and complex sentences to strengthen your writing.
In this lesson, we finish off our look into sentence types and structures, and I provide you with the link to my PTE vocabulary lists in the Lesson Summary under "Resources".
Please note that on November 16th 2021, there was a reduction in the number of Summarise Written Texts that you will complete in the exam - whilst before, you had to complete 2-3 Summarise Written Texts, you now only need to complete 1-2. However, the content and structure is the same!
Identify and fix common errors in source text analysis for PTE writing, including sentence fragments, subject-verb agreement, listing, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.
Explore the PTE writing criteria for the essay, and learn how content, form, development, structure and coherence, grammar, linguistic range, vocabulary, and spelling influence scores through model paragraphs.
Explore how to craft argument or opinion essays by choosing one side, using a two-body structure, and signaling your stance with question language and examples like global privilege and wealth.
Master essay structure for the PTE exam by crafting a clear introduction with a purpose statement, two well-developed body paragraphs with topic sentences and examples, and a cohesive conclusion.
Learn ten tips for academic style in essay writing, including avoiding overusing personal pronouns, contractions, emotive language, questions, and beginning sentences correctly to improve clarity.
Master advanced academic style tips by avoiding overused expressions, being concise, using precise vocabulary, nominalization, and focusing on the bigger picture and societal impacts to strengthen essays.
Spot and correct mistakes in an academic-style paragraph using the module’s tips, focusing on precise vocabulary, avoiding overuse of pronouns, and employing strong linking language and complex structures.
Explore cohesion and complex structures to boost your writing score, focusing on sentence connectors for addition, cause and effect, contrast, and examples, with a 90 score paragraph analysis.
Improve writing cohesion and complexity by mastering complex sentences, linking ideas with connectors and relative clauses, while prioritizing accuracy over excessive complexity.
Master passive structures, reduced relative clauses, and concessions to create neutral, objective writing; transform 'the cat ate the mouse' into 'the mouse was eaten' and avoid 'people'.
This lecture contains additional resources to help you with your preparation for the PTE exam.
Why you should take this course in 2026:
Cover multiple Score 90 practice essays and Summarize Written Text tasks, and receive personalised feedback on your writing
Dive deep into English writing and how to improve your PTE writing score through essential grammar, sentence structure, and essay question types
Learn from a an experienced university teacher in Australia who is also a native speaker of English
Gain access to vocabulary lists for the PTE exam, Lesson Summaries for EVERY Module, Lesson Worksheets when tasks are available, quizzes to check understanding after each Module, and sample writing tasks throughout
You will practise the tasks yourself as you progress, learning more than just theory
Use the Q&A/Discussion function to ask questions and receive personalized help as you progress
Enjoy enthusiasm and passion from your teacher as you learn! I’m having a great time so I hope you will too :)
The writing section of any English exam is a source of worry for many students, and the PTE is no exception. To achieve your goal of passing the PTE to progress in areas like your work, study, or visa status, you need excellent writing skills.
This course will equip you with everything you need to achieve your highest potential in the writing section of the PTE exam, guiding you through each part and providing examples every step of the way. It is not just a quick exam overview - I dive deep into the main question types and take you through my best methods to genuinely improve your writing skills AND learn the exam back-to-front.
Based on my 10+ years of English language teaching experience at top schools and universities in New Zealand and Australia, I have created this course to target the most-needed skills to achieve top scores in academic writing in the PTE exam, as efficiently as possible. This includes Score 90 sample answers, PTE vocabulary lists, focused lessons on elements of writing that will improve your writing the fastest, and an emphasis on structure and logic.
I am also here with you the entire way to answer questions and help you out - writing is my absolute favourite subject to teach and I love discussing it, so your questions are more than welcome!
You will learn:
Fundamentals of word forms and sentence structure, which are essential to writing strong summaries and essays
A 3-step approach to Summarize Written Text, helping you to break this task into manageable stages as we write the task answers together
Recommendations for the easiest ways to include complex structures in your writing to impress the scoring matrix
All of the criteria for both Summarize Written Text and Write Essay to understand how you are scored
Strong essay structure for each essay question type in the PTE exam, complete with sample essay questions and key language to identify question type
A deeper look into developing an essay, from introductions to body paragraphs to conclusions, with walk-through examples and the option to write your own
How to use clause and sentence connectors (linking words) as well as complex language to create logic, cohesion, and sophistication
My top tips for achieving strong academic style in essay writing, with examples of the good and the bad
Sample Score 90 essays will be provided for your reference and analysis throughout the course, exemplifying points taught in each Module
For more advanced students seeking 79+, specific recommendations for essay development and language use are given to bring greater sophistication to your style
At the end of the course, we will test your learning by looking at a full student sample essay to identify errors and problems in the essay, before comparing it to a Score 90 sample of the same topic
I am so looking forward to sharing this course with you and hearing about your PTE results - many students have sent through incredible results to me after taking my course, and I love hearing about it. Please feel free to look through some sample lectures and the introductory video to make sure this is the right course for you, and I hope to see you in there soon!
Also check out my PTE Speaking course for the Speaking section of the PTE exam!