Describe Image · Part 1: Speaking & Writing

Instant Coffee

Question #733082Added 19 Oct 2026In this week's predictions
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Describe the image.

Image to describe

How to answer: structure and key points

How to answer

  1. Open with what the image is and what it shows: its title or topic.
  2. Describe two or three main features: the largest and smallest values, or the main stages or parts.
  3. Add one comparison or trend in a single sentence.
  4. Finish with one sentence on what the image shows overall.
  5. Keep talking at an even pace until the time runs out; content matters, but so do fluency and pronunciation.

Key points for this image

This is a process diagram, six steps.

  • The picture shows the six steps for preparing instant coffee.
  • First, pour hot water from a kettle into a cup.
  • Next, take a coffee sachet and empty it into the cup.
  • Then add sugar and creamer, and stir with a spoon.
  • Finally, a smiling woman enjoys the finished cup.

Conclusion idea: Overall, preparing instant coffee takes only a few quick, simple steps.

These are key points and a structure written by RealPTE, not a script to memorise: say or write it in your own words.

RealPTE numbers

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Questions about this question

How do I answer PTE Describe Image #733082?

Open with what the image is and what it shows: its title or topic. Describe two or three main features: the largest and smallest values, or the main stages or parts. The key points above cover 5 ideas from this question.

How do I get full marks on this Describe Image question?

Cover the title, the main features and a conclusion, and keep speaking fluently for the whole time.

Can I practise #733082 with scoring?

Yes. The practice button on this page opens question #733082 in the RealPTE practice screen, where your answer is scored when you finish.

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Describe Image format (Pearson)

PromptAn image
Preparation25 seconds
Time to answer40 seconds
Skills assessedSpeaking
Scored onContent; Pronunciation; Oral fluency

How it is scored

  • Partial credit applies: a partly correct response still scores.
  • Traits are scored by AI; a human expert also reviews Content before the score is final.
  • If you stay silent for more than 3 seconds, the recording stops.
  • You can record your response only once.

Source: Pearson, PTE Academic & UKVI test format, Part 1: Speaking & Writing, checked 9 October 2026.