If your PTE Academic exam is scheduled in August 2026, practising the latest prediction files can significantly improve your preparation.
Every month, a number of high-frequency questions continue to appear across different PTE exam sessions. While no prediction file can guarantee the exact exam questions, practising the most repeated and recently reported questions helps students become familiar with question patterns and improve their confidence.
Our PTE August 2026 Prediction File contains 227 carefully selected questions across all four modules, allowing you to focus your preparation on the questions that are most likely to appear.
What's Included in the PTE August Prediction File?
The latest August prediction file contains:
Get the file on our PTE Prediction Files page, or explore Score Smart PTE coaching if you want trainer-led practice on top of the file. For official test details, see Pearson PTE Academic.
| Module | Question Types | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | Read Aloud, Respond to a Situation, Describe Image | 74 |
| Writing | Summarize Written Text, Write Essay | 78 |
| Reading | Reading & Writing Fill in the Blanks, Reading Fill in the Blanks, Re-order Paragraphs | 46 |
| Listening | Summarize Spoken Text | 29 |
| Total | 227 Questions |
Speaking Prediction Questions (74)
The Speaking section carries significant weight in your overall PTE score. This month's prediction file includes:
Read Aloud — 20 Questions
These passages focus on pronunciation, fluency and oral reading skills.
Examples include topics such as:
- Abraham Lincoln
- Shakespeare
- Student Debt
- Mobile Commerce
- Energy Efficiency
- Carbon Dioxide Emissions
- Tesla
- Vanilla
- Fast Food
- Pluto
Respond to a Situation — 19 Questions
This newer task evaluates your ability to respond naturally to real-life scenarios.
Practice situations include:
- Missing an assignment deadline
- Sending an email to the wrong address
- Correcting exam information
- Asking classmates for help
- Borrowing lecture notes
- Speaking to a librarian
- Applying for a café job
- Talking to your tutor
- Roommate discussions
- Library conversations
Describe Image — 35 Questions
The August prediction file contains a wide variety of image types including:
- Maps
- Pie Charts
- Line Graphs
- Processes
- Random Pictures
- Diagrams
- Life Cycles
- Population Maps
- Food Pyramid
- Solar Eclipse
- Government Expenditure
- Recycling Process
Writing Prediction Questions (78)
Writing remains one of the easiest modules to improve with regular practice.
Summarize Written Text — 41 Questions
These questions require writing a single concise sentence summarising an academic passage.
Write Essay — 37 Questions
Essay topics focus on common academic and opinion-based themes, allowing students to prepare templates before the exam.
Reading Prediction Questions (46)
The Reading prediction file focuses on the highest repeated question types.
Reading & Writing Fill in the Blanks — 27 Questions
These questions assess vocabulary, grammar and contextual understanding.
Reading Fill in the Blanks — 11 Questions
Practice academic passages requiring vocabulary selection.
Re-order Paragraphs — 8 Questions
Improve your understanding of logical sequencing and paragraph organisation.
Listening Prediction Questions (29)
Summarize Spoken Text — 29 Questions
Each listening question includes transcripts for effective practice, helping students improve note-taking and summary writing skills.
Why Practice Prediction Files?
Students preparing with prediction files generally benefit because they:
- Focus on high-frequency questions
- Become familiar with common exam topics
- Improve confidence before test day
- Save preparation time
- Practise under exam conditions
- Learn effective templates for Speaking and Writing
Are PTE Prediction Files Accurate?
Prediction files are not official exam papers and should never be treated as leaked content.
Instead, they are compiled from high-frequency questions reported by recent test takers and organised into structured practice sets. They help students revise commonly repeated questions and become comfortable with the latest exam trends. The uploaded August file itself notes that these are high-frequency practice materials, not leaked or guaranteed exam content.
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How to Use the August Prediction File
For the best results:
- Complete all Speaking questions at least twice.
- Memorise a consistent template for Describe Image.
- Practice every Summarize Written Text question.
- Write at least 10–15 essays under timed conditions.
- Complete all Reading exercises without interruptions.
- Practice Listening with note-taking.
- Revise difficult questions during the final week before your exam.
Who Should Use These Prediction Files?
These prediction files are ideal for:
- Students appearing in August 2026
- Candidates targeting 65+
- Students aiming for 79+
- First-time PTE test takers
- Candidates retaking the exam
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these official Pearson questions?
No. These are practice questions compiled from frequently reported exam content.
How many questions are included?
The August prediction file contains 227 questions.
Which module has the highest number of questions?
Writing contains the highest number with 78 questions, followed by Speaking with 74 questions.
Should I rely only on prediction files?
No. Use prediction files alongside mock tests, vocabulary practice, grammar work, and official PTE preparation resources.
Can these questions appear in my exam?
Some may appear in similar or identical forms. No prediction file can guarantee the exact exam questions.
Download the Latest PTE August 2026 Prediction File
Get access to the latest August 2026 PTE Prediction File and practice the most expected questions before your exam.
What's included:
- ✅ 74 Speaking Questions
- ✅ 78 Writing Questions
- ✅ 46 Reading Questions
- ✅ 29 Listening Questions
- ✅ 227 Total High-Frequency Questions
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