Charlie's PTE Essay Writing Course
📝 Master PTE Essay Writing with confidence! In this course, you’ll learn practical strategies to understand essay questions, develop relevant ideas, organize your response effectively, and write clear, well-structured essays.
About this course
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Welcome to Charlie’s Quick PTE Essay Writing Course — a short but powerful guide to help you write essays that actually score high in the PTE exam. In just a few lessons, you’ll learn how to analyze essay questions, plan your ideas effectively, and write in a way that meets the scoring criteria perfectly.
By the end of this quick course, you’ll know exactly what the PTE wants from your essay — and how to deliver it with confidence.
So take a deep breath, grab your notes, and let’s turn that frustration into mastery — one essay at a time with English Charlie.
Course content
Introduction 3 lessons 11m
In this lesson, we’ll break down what the PTE Essay Writing task is, how much time you have to answer, how it’s scored, and why mastering this part is essential to boosting your overall Writing score.
Section 1.1: Understanding the Task
3 lessonsIn this lesson, you’ll learn how to identify what the question is asking, understand the task requirements, and plan your response effectively. You’ll also learn how to stay focused on the topic and organize your ideas clearly to build a strong PTE Writing response.
Understanding the Task 2m Scoring Criteria 6mThe First Step - The Most Important 1 lesson 6m
Learn how to properly understand what the essay question is really asking. In this lesson, we’ll show you how to identify the topic, key points, and what kind of response the PTE expects from you.
Section 2.1: Understanding the Question
1 lessonLearn how to properly understand what the essay question is really asking. In this lesson, we’ll show you how to identify the topic, key points, and what kind of response the PTE expects from you.
The Second Step - Your Essay's Direction 1 lesson 10m
Learn how to craft a clear and compelling introduction for your PTE essay. In this lesson, we’ll guide you on how to introduce your topic, present your main idea, and set the tone for a high-scoring essay.
Section 3.1: Writing your Introduction
1 lessonLearn how to craft a clear and compelling introduction for your PTE essay. In this lesson, we’ll guide you on how to introduce your topic, present your main idea, and set the tone for a high-scoring essay.
The Third Step - Building the Body Paragraph 3 lessons 25m
Learn how to develop strong, well-organized body paragraphs for your PTE essay. This lesson will show you how to formulate relevant ideas, support them with examples, and polish your writing for clarity and impact.
Section 4.1: The MIRE Framework
3 lessonsLearn how to develop strong, well-organized body paragraphs for your PTE essay. This lesson will show you how to formulate relevant ideas, support them with examples, and polish your writing for clarity and impact.
Writing your Conclusion 1 lesson 3m
Learn how to craft a strong and effective conclusion for your PTE essay. In this lesson, we’ll show you how to summarize your main points clearly and leave a lasting impression on the scorer.
Section 5.1: Writing your Essay Conclusion
1 lessonLearn how to craft a strong and effective conclusion for your PTE essay. In this lesson, we’ll show you how to summarize your main points clearly and leave a lasting impression on the scorer.
Your Game Plan: Putting Everything Together 2 lessons 13m
In this final section, we’ll go beyond writing basics and dive into practical tips for real exam scenarios. Learn how to handle balanced discussion essays, follow a solid 20-minute game plan, and review the key takeaways that will help you write confidently and effectively in your actual PTE exam.
Section 6.1: Balanced Discussion Essay Type
1 lessonIn this module, you will learn how to structure and develop a Balanced Discussion Essay by presenting both sides of an issue clearly and objectively. You will practice organizing ideas, using supporting details, and expressing contrasting viewpoints effectively.
Section 6.2: Your 20min. Essay Game Plan
1 lessonIn this video, you will learn a simple 20-minute game plan for completing an essay efficiently, from understanding the question and planning ideas to writing and checking your response. You will develop time-management strategies to produce a clear, organized, and well-supported essay within the exam time limit.
BONUS: Practice and Essay Writing Guide 3 lessons 1h 50m
In this bonus section, watch two full essay demos where we apply everything you’ve learned from understanding the question to writing a complete, high-scoring response. You’ll also get a readable guide you can follow step-by-step when writing your own PTE essay.
Section 7.1: Ultimate Essay Writing Guide
1 lessonIn this guide, you will learn a step-by-step approach to writing a clear, well-organized, and effective PTE essay.
Section 7.2: Practice - Opinion-based Essay
1 lessonIn this video, you will practice writing opinion-based essays by clearly stating your position, developing supporting ideas, and providing relevant examples. You will apply effective essay structure and language to present your opinions clearly and coherently.
Section 7.3: PRACTICE - Balanced Discussion
1 lessonIn this video, you will practice writing Balanced Discussion essays by presenting both sides of an issue clearly and logically. You will develop supporting ideas, use appropriate linking words, and organize your responses effectively within the PTE essay structure.