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Why your /θ/ is destroying your Pronunciation score (and how to fix it in three sessions)

The 'th' sound is the single most common reason South-Asian and Romance-language speakers lose PTE Pronunciation points. Here's the acoustic reason, the 60-second diagnostic, and the drill that fixes 80% of cases.

RMRishul Matta8 min readMay 9, 2026

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How to Score High on PTE Academic — A Complete Section-by-Section Guide

PTE Academic is almost entirely scored by AI. Once you understand what the AI is measuring, you can train specifically for it. This guide breaks down every task type — what gets scored, what gets ignored, and the tactics that move your mark up.

Rishul Matta · 18 minApr 15, 2026

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