PTE Speaking: 7 Quick Fixes with Gurully

The PTE Speaking section often feels intimidating to test-takers—but with the right strategies and tools, improvement is not only possible, it’s achievable quickly. At Gurully, we’ve analyzed thousands of PTE Speaking test results and learner behaviors to identify common pain points and offer evidence-based quick fixes.

Whether you're struggling with fluency, pronunciation, or content, these 7 actionable fixes—powered by Gurully’s AI-based tools—can help you gain the edge you need to boost your speaking score.

✅ 1. Speak in Phrases, Not Words

Problem: Many candidates speak word-by-word, breaking fluency.
Fix: Train your brain to speak in natural phrases, not isolated words.

Example:
❌ “The… climate… change… is… a… big… issue.”
✅ “The climate change is a big issue.”

Gurully Fix: Use our Read Aloud practice tool to identify unnatural pauses and improve phrasing with instant AI feedback.

✅ 2. Focus on Content in Describe Image

Problem: Candidates either describe too little or go off-topic.
Fix: Use a simple 3-part structure:

Introduction (“The image shows…”)
Key observations (mention 2–3 data points or features)
Conclusion (general trend or outcome)

Gurully Fix: Our Describe Image practice library offers varied charts, graphs, and illustrations with guided examples to build content fluency.

✅ 3. Master the "Repeat Sentence" Technique

Problem: Most score low here due to incomplete repetition or hesitation.
Fix: Practice chunking (breaking the sentence into 3–4 parts mentally) and improve short-term memory using daily training.

Gurully Fix: Our Repeat Sentence AI evaluation shows where you missed words, paused, or spoke incorrectly—helping you refine accuracy with every attempt.

✅ 4. Pronunciation: Clarity Over Accent

Problem: Many non-native speakers confuse pronunciation with accent.
Fix: Focus on clear syllable articulation, word stress, and avoiding mumbling. Native-like accent isn’t required.

Gurully Fix: Our Pronunciation Score Breakdown shows exact phonemes you mispronounce and tracks your improvement graph over time.

✅ 5. Avoid Fillers and Self-Correction

Problem: Um… ah… I mean… these hurt your fluency score.
Fix: Train yourself to pause silently instead of using fillers. Also, avoid rephrasing mid-sentence unless absolutely necessary.

Gurully Fix: Fluency meters on our platform flag filler words and provide fluency scores based on syllables per second and smoothness.

✅ 6. Manage Time Smartly in "Answer Short Question"

Problem: Overthinking the answer causes hesitation.
Fix: Give short, direct answers within 3 seconds. These are general knowledge or commonsense-based.

Example:
Q: What do we call the person who writes a novel?
A: Author. (Not: “It is a person who writes books.”)

Gurully Fix: Practice our timed ASQ quizzes to build speed and accuracy with question banks updated regularly.

✅ 7. Record, Listen, Reflect – Daily

Problem: Most learners never listen to their own recordings, missing self-correction opportunities.
Fix: Make it a habit to record yourself, listen critically, and note areas of improvement.

Gurully Fix: Our dashboard saves every response. You can replay, compare with model answers, and track your progress over time.

📈 Final Thought: Small Fixes = Big Impact

Improving your PTE Speaking score doesn’t require overhauling your personality. It’s about identifying specific gaps, applying the right strategies, and practicing with feedback-driven tools.

That’s where Gurully makes the difference.

Our free and premium mock test tools, real-time AI scoring, and question-wise analysis are trusted by thousands of test takers globally. Whether you’re aiming for 65+ or 79+, these 7 quick fixes, when combined with consistent practice, will help you achieve your PTE goals faster.

👉 Try Gurully’s Free PTE Speaking Practice Now – and start seeing results in just a few days.