“It's the most WANderful time of the year.”

9 Seconds Info

You hear a short sentence and must type it exactly as heard. This is a high-scoring task for the writing section. Preparation Tips PTE Exam Pattern 2025: Format, Scoring & Key Updates

You hear a sentence lasting 3–9 seconds. You must repeat it exactly within 15 seconds. 9 seconds

In the PTE, the "9-second" window is a critical timing constraint for tasks that contribute to your overall writing and speaking scores. Key Tasks with 9-Second Prompts You hear a short sentence and must type it exactly as heard