Preparation & 10 Practice Tests for PTE General (Formerly known as the London Tests of English) Levels 2-5 include a detailed overview of the new examination, extensive preparation for each section, and ten complete practice tests.

Preparation Section: Vocabulary development centered around and expanding on the three themes encountered in each test, assisting students in the writing section. Examination skills that develop students' ability to confidently handle all sections of the new examination. Exam-style practice to prepare students in a miniature format. Language awareness exercises designed to enrich structural and syntactical knowledge (Levels 2 & 3 only).

Key Features: Extensive listening practice based on tasks similar to those used in examination sections 1 and 3. Dictation and spelling practice to help candidates manage the dictation task in section 2. Reading skills and practice to familiarize students with various task types in sections 4-7. Writing skills for all tasks encountered in sections 8 and 9, along with sample answers for writing tasks in section 8. A separate Speaking skills section featuring vocabulary and structures for all likely topics, aiding students in achieving accuracy and fluency in sections 10, 11, 12, and 13. Writing guides for all task types are included at the back of the book.

A Functional Language section provides ways to express opinions, feelings, suggestions, etc., enhancing writing and speaking skills. An Idiomatic Language section enriches students' knowledge of everyday expressions (Levels 4 & 5 only). A Grammar Review at the back offers quick revision of level-appropriate grammatical and structural items, tested through error correction.