The PTE Core test asses your English speaking, writing, reading and writing proficiency. The test has three parts: Part 1 consists of speaking and writing, Part 2 is reading, and Part 3 is listening. The speaking and writing part will contain seven types of questions, and you will be allotted around 50 minutes to complete this section.
The second part, consisting of reading skills, contains five types of questions, and you will be given around 30 minutes to complete the same. The third part of the test is also 30 minutes long and contains seven different types of questions. These questions will assess your listening skills, and you will be given an audio or video clip to listen to.