Understand IELTS!!!
Yes, in order to prepare for PTE, understand how the IELTS works. As weird it may sound, it is one of the oldest exams which is accepted by various agencies and understanding this will help in understanding PTE approach.
Here`s a brief snapshot of what I learnt today:

Listening (30 minutes)
The Listening component is the same for both Academic and General Training versions.
 four recorded texts
 test the ability to understand main ideas and detailed factual information
 understand the opinions and attitudes of speakers
 you will hear each section only once.

Reading (60 minutes)
 consists of 40 questions
 include reading for gist, reading for main ideas, reading for detail, skimming, understanding logical argument, recognising writers’ opinions, attitudes and purpose.
 Academic version includes three long texts which range from the descriptive and factual to the discursive and analytical.
 General Training version requires you to read extracts from books, magazines, newspapers, notices, advertisements, company handbooks

 Writing (60 minutes)
 Academic version includes graph, table, chart or diagram and will be asked to describe, summarise or explain the information in your own words.
 to write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem.

 General Training version includes a situation and will be asked to write a letter requesting information or explaining the situation. The letter may be personal, semi-formal or formal in style.
 write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem.

Speaking (11 to 14 minutes)
 Every test is recorded. *The Speaking component is the same for both Academic and General Training versions.
 answer general questions about yourself and a range of familiar topics, such as your home, family, work, studies and interests.
 given a card which asks you to talk about a particular topic. You will have one minute to prepare before speaking for up to two minutes. The examiner then asks you one or two questions on the same topic to finish this part of the test
 asked further questions connected to the topic in Part 2