PTE Home B1 is the intermediate level of the pass/fail Home tests. Candidates need to follow the main points of clear speech and produce connected spoken English about familiar experiences, plans and opinions.
Level
CEFR B1 / intermediate
Skills
Speaking and Listening
Typical context
Experiences, explanations, plans and viewpoints
Duration
About 22 minutes
Result
Unofficial practice readiness
This is independent practice, not a Pearson assessment or immigration decision. Content is original, AI-authored, programmatically checked and not yet reviewed by a human PTE examiner.
How to use this practice
Organise longer answers around a main point, reason and example. When listening, distinguish the speaker’s final decision from alternatives mentioned earlier as distractors.
Topics covered
Narrating an experience in a clear sequence
Explaining a preference and supporting it
Handling an everyday problem or negotiation
Following the main point and relevant detail in extended speech
Sample questions with worked solutions
These short examples show the style of reasoning used in the simulator. They are illustrative and are not a full practice paper.
Sample 1. Your community centre can fund either weekend classes or new sports equipment. State which you prefer and explain why.
Show answer and solution
I would fund weekend classes because working residents cannot attend during the week. For example, Saturday courses would let more adults learn computer skills.
The response states a preference, supports it with a reason and adds a relevant example in connected speech.
Sample 2. A speaker considered driving, but roadworks will cause delays, so she finally decides to take the train. How will she travel?
Show answer and solution
She will travel by train.
Use the final decision. ‘Driving’ is an earlier possibility and should not be mistaken for the answer.
Official source and review
Pattern information was reviewed against the official PTE Home preparation guide on . Exam rules can change, so check the latest official information before booking or sitting an exam.
Questions candidates ask
What distinguishes B1 performance?
Candidates should connect ideas and explain familiar experiences, plans or opinions with relevant supporting detail.
Why do listening prompts mention alternatives?
Realistic speech often includes rejected options; practise identifying the speaker’s final choice or main point.
Is practice readiness an official result?
No. Only Pearson can issue a PTE Home pass result.