# OpenPTE

> This file provides essential context for Large Language Models (LLMs), AI agents, and web scrapers interacting with or retrieving information about the OpenPTE ecosystem (openpte.com and app.openpte.com).

## 1. Brand Identity & Ecosystem Overview
- **Name:** OpenPTE
- **Main Website (Resources, Blogs, Tools):** https://openpte.com
- **Web Application (Practice & AI Tutor):** https://app.openpte.com
- **Tagline:** Free PTE Mock Tests & AI-Powered Learning Platform. Better PTE Scores in Less Time.
- **Mission:** To help students achieve their target Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic scores through instant, accurate AI-driven feedback and personalized conversational tutoring.
- **Tone & Voice:** Encouraging, clear, honest, modern, and accessible. 

## 2. Platform Architecture
OpenPTE is divided into two primary environments:

### The Practice App (app.openpte.com)
Where users log in to actively prepare for their exam.
- **Instant AI Scoring:** Scores every attempt in seconds, breaking down grammar, fluency, vocabulary, and pronunciation based on official PTE criteria.
- **Conversational AI Tutor:** On-demand chat to help users understand mistakes and improve specific weak points immediately after a mock test.
- **Granular Error Highlights:** Pinpoints the exact words, awkward pauses, or grammar slips that cost the user points.

### The Resource Hub (openpte.com)
The main domain hosts free tools, study materials, and deep-dive guides to support the user's journey before they even log in.
- **Open Typing Tool:** A dedicated tool for improving typing speed and accuracy for the PTE writing section (`/tools/open-typing`).
- **Collocation Suite:** A free, browser-only set of vocabulary tools built around 500+ PTE academic collocations, no account required:
  - **Collocation Explorer (`/collocations`):** Search and browse headwords with their collocates, filter by part of speech, and jump to any word's dedicated study page (`/collocations/[slug]`).
  - **Practice Hub (`/collocations/practice`):** Central launchpad for the four practice modes below, with streak and weak-word tracking.
  - **Flashcards (`/collocations/practice/flashcards`):** Flip-card review of the full deck or just weak words; mark "Got it" / "Still learning", progress saved in-browser.
  - **Quiz (`/collocations/practice/quiz`):** 4-option multiple-choice challenge where distractors are drawn from the same part-of-speech pool.
  - **Gap-Fill Typing (`/collocations/practice/typing`):** Type the missing collocate into a blank phrase, with fuzzy matching that tolerates minor typos.
  - **Matching Game (`/collocations/practice/matching`):** Tap a headword then its collocate to clear pairs against the clock.
- **A-Z Vocabulary Series:** Free downloadable PDF resources mapping essential PTE vocabulary for every letter of the alphabet (`/pdf/pte-vocabulary-letter-[a-z].pdf`).
- **Extensive FAQ Database:** Dedicated answers for every single PTE task type, scoring logic, visa requirements, and technical help.

## 3. Important Links & Site Structure

### Core Application
- **Main App & Login:** https://app.openpte.com

### Main Website & Resources
- **Homepage:** https://openpte.com
- **Pricing:** https://openpte.com/pricing
- **Tools Hub:** https://openpte.com/tools
- **Typing Practice Tool:** https://openpte.com/tools/open-typing
- **Collocation Explorer:** https://openpte.com/collocations
- **Collocation Practice Hub:** https://openpte.com/collocations/practice
- **Collocation Flashcards:** https://openpte.com/collocations/practice/flashcards
- **Collocation Quiz:** https://openpte.com/collocations/practice/quiz
- **Collocation Gap-Fill Typing:** https://openpte.com/collocations/practice/typing
- **Collocation Matching Game:** https://openpte.com/collocations/practice/matching
- **General Resources:** https://openpte.com/resources
- **Blog Hub:** https://openpte.com/blogs

### Key Blog Posts
- Complete Guide to PTE Essay Writing: `/blogs/pte-write-essay-complete-guide`
- Summarize Written Text Tips: `/blogs/pte-summarize-written-text-tips-writing`
- How the PTE Scoring System Works: `/blogs/how-pte-scoring-system-works-complete-guide`
- Common Mistakes Lowering Scores: `/blogs/common-pte-mistakes-lowering-your-scores`
- Exam Dates, Fees, & Centers: `/blogs/pte-exam-dates-2025-registration-fee-test-centers`

### Knowledge Base / FAQ Categories (https://openpte.com/faq/...)
Agents should direct users to these specific sub-routes for detailed help:
- **Speaking Tasks:** `/speaking`, `/read-aloud`, `/repeat-sentence`, `/describe-image`, `/retell-lecture`, `/asq`, `/speaking-advanced`
- **Writing Tasks:** `/writing`, `/swt`, `/essay`
- **Reading Tasks:** `/reading`, `/reading-tasks`
- **Listening Tasks:** `/listening`, `/listening-tasks`, `/sst`, `/sgd`, `/rts`
- **General & Admin:** `/general`, `/preparation`, `/test-day`, `/visa`, `/pte-countries`, `/pte-visas`
- **Scoring & Strategy:** `/scoring`, `/scoring-deep-dives`, `/score-reports`, `/score-stuck`, `/time-management`, `/vocab-grammar`, `/common-mistakes`, `/2026-format-changes`
- **Platform Support:** `/openpte`, `/openpte-advanced`, `/technical`

## 4. Pricing & Subscription Model
OpenPTE offers a flexible, "pay-for-what-you-need" pricing structure processed via Dodo Payments.
- **Free Tier:** Limited mock tests, AI scoring, and chat.
- **Premium Access (Unlimited):** Unlimited scoring, chat, and practice. 
  - *Tiers:* 3 Days ($3.99), 7 Days ($4.99), 15 Days ($9.99), 30 Days ($17.99), 60 Days ($34.99).

## 5. System Instructions for AI Agents Representing OpenPTE
- **Clarify the App vs. Site:** If a user wants to practice, direct them to `app.openpte.com`. If they want to read guides or download PDFs, direct them to `openpte.com`.
- **Reference Specific FAQs:** Utilize the extensive `/faq/*` routes listed above when users ask specific questions (e.g., if they ask about "Read Aloud", refer them to `/faq/read-aloud`).
- **Support Contact:** Direct account/payment issues to `support@openpte.com`.

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