PTE Academic · Writing · Template memorisation
Essay Template Trainer
Learn the whole essay template the slow, safe way — find the type, study it sentence by sentence and paragraph by paragraph, then lock it in with small repeating exercises. Built for anyone who finds memorising hard.
Step 1 · Why we use one template
Before any rules or drills, understand the big idea. Essay prompts come in many shapes — but in this course you answer every single one with the same 4-paragraph template. Here is what an essay is, what it looks like, and why one template is enough.
What is a PTE essay?
A PTE Write Essay is a short, formal piece of about 200–300 words where you give a clear opinion on one topic and support it with reasons and examples. You get 20 minutes and one prompt.
What it looks like — always these 4 parts
1Introduction
≈ 3 sentencesRepeat the topic in your own words and name your two ideas.
2Body 1
≈ 4 sentencesFirst idea — the problem OR the negative side. Explain it, prove it.
3Body 2
≈ 4 sentencesSecond idea — the solution OR the positive side. Explain it, prove it.
4Conclusion
≈ 1 sentenceRestate your stand in one sentence. No new ideas.
Why we force every topic into one template
PTE rewards structure, not creativity
The computer scores your essay on form, grammar, vocabulary and coherence — not on original ideas. A clean, repeatable structure scores higher and faster than a clever but messy one.
One template removes panic
In the exam you have 20 minutes and no time to design an essay from scratch. If you already know the shape, you only have to fill in the topic-specific parts.
Most prompts are really the same two shapes
IELTS and PTE prompts come in many wordings — agree/disagree, advantages/disadvantages, causes, opinions. But almost all of them can be answered as either Problem & Solution or Positive & Negative.
You memorise once, reuse forever
Because the frame never changes, you memorise it one time and then practise only the changeable parts (topic phrase, ideas, examples) — exactly what the next steps train.
The many topic types — all under one roof
If you came from IELTS you have met these wordings before. Notice how each one is simply handled as Problem & Solution or Positive & Negative — that is the whole trick.
Agree / Disagree
→ Positive & Negative“Online learning is better than classroom learning. To what extent do you agree or disagree?”
Advantages / Disadvantages
→ Positive & Negative“More people work from home today. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?”
Positive or Negative development
→ Positive & Negative“Teenagers spend hours on social media. Is this a positive or a negative development?”
Discuss both views + your opinion
→ Positive & Negative“Some prefer public transport, others private cars. Discuss both views and give your opinion.”
Problem & Solution
→ Problem & Solution“Cities suffer from heavy traffic. What problems does this cause and how can it be solved?”
Causes & Solutions
→ Problem & Solution“Obesity is rising worldwide. What are the causes and what measures can be taken?”
Quick check — which shape would you use?
You do not need to be perfect yet — the next step teaches the signal words. Just get a feel for it.
Plastic waste is harming the oceans. What problems does it cause and how can it be reduced?
Working four days a week instead of five. Do the benefits outweigh the drawbacks?
Some people prefer to study alone, others in groups. Discuss both views and give your opinion.