# PTE WFD: Write From Dictation — Offline listening practice app > Offline practice app for PTE Academic and PTE Core Write From Dictation items. (iPhone/iPad app by 久旸 李.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pte-wfd-write-from-dictation/id6791514840 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [久旸 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791756102) - Category: Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 18.0 · 23 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2026-07-19 - Data updated: 2026-09-13 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pte-wfd-write-from-dictation/id6791514840/reviews.md ## What is PTE WFD? Every PTE Academic and PTE Core test has 3-4 Write From Dictation items, and each one scores toward your Listening AND your Writing band. It is scored word by word. This app drills 283 deduplicated WFD sentences one at a time and marks you word by word, in order, so you can see exactly which words you dropped. Learning content works fully offline — questions and audio ship inside the app. No account or ads. Optional anonymous product-interaction analytics use Apple CloudKit only after your consent. First 30 sentences free. SENTENCE-BY-SENTENCE DICTATION • 283 deduplicated WFD sentences built in • English and Chinese audio ship with the app — nothing to download • Scored word by word, in order, with every dropped word marked in place • Progress saves automatically; star the sentences you keep missing • Hide the English and the translation together for true blind dictation SPACED REVIEW • Learned sentences return after 1, 2, 4, 7, 15, 30 and 60 days • A badge on the Review tab shows today's remaining count, with days changing at 4:00 am Beijing time • Missing words, low scores and revealed prompts stay in today's queue until written correctly OFFLINE DICTIONARY AND WORD LIST • Tap any English word in a sentence for phonetics, meanings, phrases, derivatives, word roots, synonyms and antonyms • Unlimited lookups; free users can save up to 30 words • Review saved words one by one and retire them once learned — your history is always kept WFD FM • A focused listening mode built around the English sentence and its translation • Play across all sentences, only the ones you have studied, or only your starred ones • Sequential, shuffle and single-sentence repeat • Turn on Chinese playback to hear each sentence in English then Chinese • Speed control, background playback and lock-screen controls QUIET, FOCUSED, OFFLINE LEARNING • No account required • No personally identifiable data collected, no third-party analytics SDK, and no cross-app tracking • Optional anonymous product analytics can be declined or turned off at any time without affecting learning • No ads • Unlock the full question bank, WFD FM and unlimited saved words with a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time purchase • All questions and audio stay on your device This is an independent study tool. It is not affiliated with, authorised by, or endorsed by Pearson or PTE. Terms of Use (standard Apple EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Key features - 283 deduplicated WFD sentences - Word-by-word scoring - Spaced review system - Offline dictionary with phonetics - Focused listening mode - No account or ads required ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | WFD FM 月度会员 | $0.99 | per month | | WFD FM 年度会员 | $7.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | WFD FM 永久会员 | $14.99 | one-time | ## Frequently asked questions about PTE WFD ### What is PTE WFD? PTE WFD is an offline practice app designed to help users improve their 'Write From Dictation' skills, a crucial component of the PTE Academic and PTE Core tests. It provides 283 practice sentences with word-by-word scoring. ### How does PTE WFD score my writing? PTE WFD scores your dictation word by word, in order, highlighting exactly which words you missed or got wrong. This detailed feedback helps you pinpoint specific areas for improvement. ### Can I use PTE WFD offline? Yes, all learning content, including questions and audio, is built into the app and works fully offline. No internet connection is required for practice sessions. ### What are the subscription options for PTE WFD? PTE WFD offers a monthly subscription for $0.99/month or a yearly subscription for $7.99/year to unlock the full question bank, WFD FM, and unlimited saved words. A one-time purchase option is also available. ### Does PTE WFD have ads? No, PTE WFD is completely ad-free. The app emphasizes a quiet, focused learning environment without any advertisements. ### How often is PTE WFD updated? The app was last updated on September 1, 2026, with version 1.0.7. Updates typically include improvements to content and functionality. ### What devices does PTE WFD support? PTE WFD is currently supported on iPhone devices. It is rated for ages 4+. ### How does the spaced review feature work in PTE WFD? Learned sentences in PTE WFD will reappear for review after intervals of 1, 2, 4, 7, 15, 30, and 60 days. Sentences with missed words or low scores remain in the daily queue until corrected. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.0.8 — 2026-09-01 New Spaced Review automatically schedules learned WFD sentences after 1, 2, 4, 7, 15, 30 and 60 days, using a consistent 4:00 am Beijing-time day boundary. The Review tab shows today's remaining count in a red badge. Answers with missing words, a low score, or a revealed prompt stay in today's queue until you can write the sentence correctly. Frequency filters now appear only when the question bank actually contains that tier. ### 1.0.7 — 2026-09-01 New Spaced Review automatically schedules learned WFD sentences after 1, 2, 4, 7, 15, 30 and 60 days, using a consistent 4:00 am Beijing-time day boundary. The Review tab shows today's remaining count in a red badge. Answers with missing words, a low score, or a revealed prompt stay in today's queue until you can write the sentence correctly. Frequency filters now appear only when the question bank actually contains that tier. ### 1.0.6 — 2026-08-31 Better for revision. When you replay a sentence you have practised before, the answer box now starts empty instead of pre-filling your previous attempt — so you actually listen and write again. Your practice count and last score are shown below, making progress easy to compare. ### 1.0.5 — 2026-08-29 Fixes a crash that could occur when tapping to purchase. If checkout failed for you in the previous version, this update resolves it. Thanks for reporting. ### 1.0.4 — 2026-08-18 All 283 Chinese translations have been revised, fixing mistranslations and stiff phrasing. The Chinese audio was fully regenerated to match, so what you read on screen is exactly what you hear. The English audio has also been regenerated, with voice and loudness now consistent across both languages. 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