PTE Describe Image Template

Describe a chart, map, graph, or picture in 25 seconds of speaking after 25 seconds of preparation.

Describe Image

25s to speak

Describe a chart, map, graph, or picture in 25 seconds of speaking after 25 seconds of preparation.

Template

This [image type] illustrates [overall topic / title].
The most noticeable feature is [highest / largest / most striking element].
In addition, [second key detail] while [third key detail].
Overall, it is clear that [the single main trend or message].

When to use: Use for every Describe Image item. The structure keeps you fluent for the full 25 seconds — fluency and pronunciation matter far more here than covering every data point.

Worked example

This bar chart illustrates coffee consumption across four countries. The most noticeable feature is that Finland leads by a wide margin. In addition, Norway is second while Iceland and Denmark are close behind. Overall, it is clear that Nordic countries are among the heaviest coffee consumers.

Tips

Keep talking for the whole 25 seconds — pausing or stopping early costs fluency marks.
Pick 2–3 stand-out details; do NOT try to read every number.
Use your 25s preparation to choose the image type word and the one main trend.
Speak at a steady pace into the mic immediately after the tone — dead air at the start is penalised.

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PTE Describe Image Template

Describe a chart, map, graph, or picture in 25 seconds of speaking after 25 seconds of preparation.

Describe Image

25s to speak

Describe a chart, map, graph, or picture in 25 seconds of speaking after 25 seconds of preparation.

Template

This [image type] illustrates [overall topic / title].
The most noticeable feature is [highest / largest / most striking element].
In addition, [second key detail] while [third key detail].
Overall, it is clear that [the single main trend or message].

When to use: Use for every Describe Image item. The structure keeps you fluent for the full 25 seconds — fluency and pronunciation matter far more here than covering every data point.

Worked example

Tips

Keep talking for the whole 25 seconds — pausing or stopping early costs fluency marks.
Pick 2–3 stand-out details; do NOT try to read every number.
Use your 25s preparation to choose the image type word and the one main trend.
Speak at a steady pace into the mic immediately after the tone — dead air at the start is penalised.

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A template is only the start. On CompletePTE you get instant, rubric-based AI scoring on real Describe Image questions — so you can see whether your answer actually earns the marks.

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