Back to Menu ↩ Listening Part A of the Occupational English Test (OET) focuses on your ability to understand consultations between a healthcare professional and a patient. This is a critical skill for real-world clinical practice—and one that you can absolutely improve with the right strategies and preparation. In this article, we’ll walk through essential […]
Back to Menu ↩ The OET Speaking sub-test for Medicine is your opportunity to demonstrate the clinical communication and linguistic skills you use every day as a doctor. But it’s also a structured test—with specific criteria and expectations. In this article, we break down how the test works, what you’re assessed on, and how to […]
Back to Menu ↩ Are you struggling with OET Reading Part B? This section of the exam tests your ability to understand the main idea and details of workplace texts, such as hospital memos, guidelines, or policy documents. In this guide, we’ll break down the key strategies for answering Part B questions, using real exam-style […]
Back to Menu ↩ Are you preparing for OET Reading Part C and unsure how to approach it? This section of the OET requires strong critical reading skills to analyze opinion-based texts and select the best answer. In this guide, we’ll walk you through key strategies using real exam-style questions from a passage titled The […]
Back to Menu ↩ Are you preparing for the OET Reading test and wondering how to tackle Part A effectively? In this guide, we’ll walk you through the essential skills of skimming and scanning, helping you navigate the reading texts with confidence. We’ll also go through some sample questions using a real exam-style text on […]
Back to Menu ↩ The OET Listening test is one of the most challenging parts of the exam. Healthcare professionals must understand consultations, workplace conversations, and medical presentations—all in real-time with only one chance to listen. Table of Contents Understanding the OET Listening Exam Common Challenges in OET Listening Best Resources to Improve OET Listening […]
Back to Menu ↩ Taking Too Long to Get Started A slow start wastes valuable time and reduces the time available for completing tasks. ❌ Don’t: Ask for the patient’s name and date of birth in settings like general practice, a home visit, or a community clinic (this is only necessary in hospital settings). Repeat […]
Back to Menu ↩ The OET Reading exam is designed to test your ability to understand professional and academic healthcare texts. To succeed, you need to develop the right reading strategies and practice with real medical texts. Here’s how to master OET Reading and improve your score! Understanding OET Reading Texts The texts in the […]
Back to Menu ↩ Writing an effective OET letter requires clarity, structure, and accuracy. Many candidates lose marks because of avoidable mistakes. Understanding these common errors can help you write a high-scoring letter and improve your overall performance. Table of Contents 1. Not Expressing the Purpose Clearly 2. Not Planning Before Writing 3. Using Overly […]
Back to Menu ↩ The OET speaking test can feel daunting, but using the right phrases can make all the difference. In the test, you’ll perform two role plays with a patient or carer. Table of Contents 1. Show Empathy 2. Explore Concerns 3. Signpost Your Explanations 4. Check Existing Knowledge 5. Encourage Patient Input […]
Back to Menu ↩ Preparing for the OET exam can feel overwhelming, but with the right approach, you can achieve the high score you need to progress in your healthcare career. In this guide, we’ll outline what you need to do before and during your OET preparation, including understanding the format, improving your English, using […]
Back to Menu ↩ In this lesson, you’ll learn essential phrases and structures you can use when drafting your OET letters. From greeting the recipient to requesting follow-up care, these tips will help you communicate effectively and professionally. If you’d like a more interactive approach, be sure to watch our accompanying video for a demonstration […]
Back to Menu ↩ One of the biggest challenges in OET Reading A is the time pressure. You need to answer 20 questions in just 15 minutes! This can feel overwhelming, but with the right techniques—namely skimming and scanning—you can tackle the section more efficiently. Why is OET Reading A difficult? Limited Time: Just 15 […]
Back to Menu ↩ Understand terminology for surgical procedures and how to pronounce them. This video is a valuable resource for medical English learners and professionals. Watch lesson: https://youtu.be/73DduORNic4 Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW The content in this video is taken from […]
Back to Menu ↩ Discover how to say key parts of the human body in this tutorial lesson. Enhance your medical English vocabulary with useful terminology. Watch lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPuq-bfI1jA Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW The content in this video is taken from […]
Back to Menu ↩ In this quick guide, we will explore the essential elements of linking and time referencing in OET writing. Table of Contents Adding information: In addition, Additionally, In addition to Comparing and contrasting: However Expressing results or cause and effect: as a result of, due to Timing sequencing: Currently, Prior to/After the […]
Back to Menu ↩ In this quick guide, we’ll explore present perfect and past simple and look at when to use each one. Knowing how to use them accurately will help you in your OET writing, and in communication more generally. Table of Contents Present perfect: unfinished actions Past simple: finished actions Find the mistakes […]
Navigating through the OET exam day can be daunting, but in this article we’ll go through the crucial details for your OET test day, ensuring you’re well-prepared for success. Table of Contents Before the test day: preparation and arrangements What to take on test day What happens on test day What happens in the exam […]
The Occupational English Test (OET) is a language proficiency test for healthcare professionals, designed to assess their ability to communicate effectively in English in a healthcare setting. One of the four components of the OET is the Listening subtest, which assesses the test-taker’s ability to comprehend and respond to spoken English in a healthcare context. […]
Are you planning to take the OET exam but not sure where to start? With so much information available online, it can be overwhelming to begin. In this step-by-step guide, we’ll help you prepare for the exam, learn about the different skills and strategies needed to pass, and share some useful resources that can help […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post In the OET’s speaking sub-test, your skill at showing empathy will be assessed. As a definition, empathy is the ability to understand the feelings of another person by imagining what it would be like in their situation. It’s a skill anyone can work at, and over the next […]
Share This Post Check out his video and download the handout on dentistry so that you are prepared for the reading and listening papers and achieve OET success! https://youtu.be/CJF3Ww9TIH4 Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from this video here: Want […]
Share This Post Watch this video and download the handout where Jo guides you through the world of dietetics and how to learn vocabulary useful of the OET exam. https://youtu.be/tApURPDY0cg Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from this video […]
Share This Post Check out this video and download the handout for useful vocabulary relating to occupational therapy and and learn how it can help you ace the OET exam! https://youtu.be/F_2lKQnDoI4 Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from this video […]
Share This Post Join Jo as she shows you how to learn vocabulary related to physiotherapy, its links to the writing paper and how it can help you in your OET exam. Don’t forget to download the handout! https://youtu.be/ViI2KcNyR2Q Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. […]
Share This Post Check out this video which guides you on useful vocabulary relating to medicine which will help you pass the OET listening and reading papers. Don’t forget to download the handout! https://youtu.be/iwO82ASZxuI Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout […]
Share This Post Check out this video where Jo explains how you can learn vocabulary effectively for the OET exam and don´t forget to download the handout! https://youtu.be/fxj3RfztWDo Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from this video here: Want to […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post What are the 12 professions in the OET exam? The 12 professions are dentistry, dietetics, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, podiatry, radiography, speech therapy and veterinary science. OET Sub-tests profession specific While the speaking and writing part of the exam are profession specific, the reading and […]
Share This Post Do you struggle with spelling in OET Listening A? Watch this video and download the handout where Jo shares her top tips for improving. https://youtu.be/rJyz-1ZPzwY Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the HANDOUT from Spelling in OET Listening A […]
Share This Post In this video, you will learn how to use listening C transcripts to improve your skills and vocabulary and ace the OET exam, don´t forget to download the handout! https://youtu.be/r7bpHsV0YQA Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from […]
Share This Post Check out this video and download the handout where Jo shows you how to use listening B transcripts to help you study for the OET exam. https://youtu.be/Y1DQmyMqmAk Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from this video here: […]
Share This Post Join Jo where she shows you how to use listening A transcripts to develop your vocabulary and improve your listening and don´t forget to download the handout! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFI0_LrVVIg&feature=youtu.be Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from this video […]
Share This Post Do you find timing difficult in the listening paper? Watch this video and download the handout where OETJo shows you how to use the time effectively and ace your OET exam! https://youtu.be/ttLCxyZBmP0 Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the […]
Share This Post Watch this video and download the handout where you’ll understand the structure of a paragraph and answer OET Reading C questions quickly. https://youtu.be/gpvPCG6Y-10 Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from this video here: Want to pass the […]
Share This Post Watch this video and download the handout to improve your language for OET Reading C and understand the ideas quickly. https://youtu.be/v_xphj86u28 Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from this video here: Want to pass the OET exam? […]
Share This Post Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on twitter Share on email Do you find it difficult understanding language in OET reading C? Watch this video and download the handout where #OETJo shows you how to understand how research is reported. Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by […]
Share This Post Do you struggle to navigate the ideas in Reading C? This video will help you identify linking and cohesion in OET Reading C so that you can understand the ideas quickly and ace your reading exam and don’t forget to download the handout! https://youtu.be/OmbK9hPjEqU Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist […]
Share This Post Do you struggle to understand the texts in OET reading? Watch this video and download the handout to find out how to identify the main ideas quickly and effectively. https://youtu.be/8KvOumLJMjY Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from […]
Share This Post Do you find it hard to manage your time in the OET reading exam? Check out this video and download the handout for tips on how to use your time effectively and succeed in OET reading! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJncA3h7kRE Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube […]
Share This Post Are you taking the OET exam soon? Don’t know how to prepare? Watch this video and download the handout where #OETJo gives you her top 5 tips on how to prepare and ace the OET test! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV9dMweuZz8 Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube […]
Share This Post The General Medical Council (GMC), the UK regulator for doctors, uses the following ways for an international medical graduate (IMG) to demonstrate their knowledge of English if they are applying to register to practise in the UK. Evidence Type 1: Academic IELTS 7.5 Doctors should have an overall score of 7.5 in […]
Share This Post There are three main ways to take the OET test… 1. On paper at a test centre There are now hundreds of test centres around the world, many of whom offer the paper version of the OET test. In this version, candidates write their answers down in the Listening, Reading and Writing […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Do you want to improve your listening skills for the OET exam? Check out this video where Jo talks you though some useful ideas for improving your listening. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s20TxHpxtdg Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Do you get lost in OET listening? Watch this video where Jo shows you some tips for keeping your place in the OET listening exam. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k_8sfDMVIU Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from […]
Share This Post Don’t know how to study for OET reading? Check out this video which gives you tips and advice on how to improve your reading skills. OET Preparation for Doctors OET Preparation for Nurses https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXApP7Tpzg0 Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW […]
Share This Post Do you struggle understanding the writer’s viewpoint in reading part C? Watch this video where Jo shows you how to identify points of view and opinions. OET Preparation for Doctors OET Preparation for Nurses https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l64oXZ6g-3g&feature=emb_title Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Join Jo as she shows you how to provide information effectively in the OET role play. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmwmiU5aixE Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from this video here: Want to pass the OET exam? […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Learn about effective questioning techniques and how to gather information from your patient and ace the OET speaking exam! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ap1zJ3_5ac Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from this video here: Want to pass […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Check out this video for useful tips on how to structure your OET roleplay and organise your explanations effectively. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-QXxfRGZSU Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from this video here: Want to pass […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Join Jo as she guides you through the clinical communication criteria for he OET speaking exam and how to elicit and explore the patient’s concerns. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anA6iU2Dbjk Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Do you want help with the OET speaking? Watch this video where Jo shows you how to communicate effectively in OET role plays. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EdEeMx9Wgk Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from this video […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Do you worry about errors in the OET speaking? Check out this video for advice and tips from Jo and ace your role plays! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSZ-8y_axj8 Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from this […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Worried about lots of hesitation in the OET speaking exam? Watch this video for Jo’s tips on how to improve your fluency. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrMc9oDq0kM Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from this video here: […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Do you find it difficult knowing what type of language to use for the OET speaking? Watch this video where Jo shows you what to say and how to say it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noHSHlpN5js Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Do you struggle with speaking? Check out this video where Jo shows you how to improve your pronunciation for the OET exam! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1XOPNJ5dYE Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from this video here: […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Confident about your language for OET writing? Watch this video to see how you can improve and learn some useful language to help you pass your OET! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWVfkb-gFFo Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Do you you know how to organise and structure an OET letter? Check out this video to see how! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XW6Hc9ZzVA8 Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from this video here: Want to pass […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Check out his video for how to write in an appropriate style and some useful language to help you pass the OET exam! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgMLuZ9zk9M Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from this video […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Confused about OET case notes? Need help deciding what information is relevant or irrelevant? Watch this video for Jo’s essential tips! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVWx8aU4w1o Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from this video here: Want […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Do you you need help with OET writing? check out his video on how to score highly in the content criterion and ace your OET exam! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bgG2jco40A Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Are you having difficulties with OET Listening part C? Check out this video for useful tips and strategies on Listening C and study ideas for improving your listening skills. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwu9SRDKOOQ Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Do you need help with OET Listening part B? This video explains how to approach this part of the listening exam and provides some useful strategies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmX9SWEWNnI Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Are you struggling with OET Listening part A? Do you find it difficult to complete in 15 minutes? Watch this video for some helpful strategies to help you achieve success in Listening A. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOZwKnpC1WE Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Download this handout explaining the importance of listening to your patient and how listening can improve your clinical communication in the OET speaking test. Download the handout here: Want to pass the OET exam? We want to help! OET Preparation with Specialist Language Courses SLC was the OET-accredited Premium […]
Share This Post Are you having difficulties with OET Reading part C? Check out this video for useful tips and strategies on Reading C and study ideas for improving your reading skills. OET Preparation for Doctors OET Preparation for Nurses https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_f8GwKl2wg&feature=emb_title Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our […]
Share This Post Do you need help with OET Reading part B? this video explains how to approach this part of the reading exam and provides some useful strategies. OET Preparation for Doctors OET Preparation for Nurses https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m5AYU96saw&feature=emb_title Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE […]
Share This Post Are you struggling with OET Reading part A? Do you find it difficult to complete in 15 minute? Watch this video for some helpful strategies to help you achieve success in Reading A. OET Preparation for Doctors OET Preparation for Nurses https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fn7HejGcomw&feature=emb_title Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Are you preparing for the OET speaking test? Check out this video on how you are assessed using the linguistic criteria and how you can score well in each criterion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HEkbLxunKQ Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Watch this video to find out more about the clinical communication criteria and what you need to do to achieve a high score in the OET speaking test. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_0e87wm-Ek Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Having difficulty with OET speaking? This video explains common verbs found on OET role cards, how you can use the preparation time effectively and useful language you can use in your OET speaking test. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2DjYD31RyI Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to […]
Share This Post Do you find OET reading part C difficult? Check out this video for a quick guide to Reading C and tips on how to improve your reading skills. OET Preparation for Doctors OET Preparation for Nurses https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BueC-uZHUtM&feature=emb_title Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube […]
Share This Post Are you preparing for the OET reading exam? Watch this video for a quick guide to reading B and some ideas on how to approach the test. OET Preparation for Doctors OET Preparation for Nurses https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWqwiRFZmRU&feature=emb_title Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. […]
Share This Post Need help preparing for the OET reading exam? Watch this video for a quick guide to reading A and some ideas on how to prepare. OET Preparation for Doctors OET Preparation for Nurses https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFrw0MpkWxc&feature=emb_title Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Are you preparing for the OET speaking test? Watch this video for help on how to use the role card and tips on what to do in the preparation time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-FThAqcG7w Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Need help with your OET speaking? Check out this video for a step by step guide on how to approach the OET speaking test. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7_OrO-rGpg Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from this […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Need help with your OET writing? Check out this video for a step by step guide on how to approach the OET writing paper. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6qUQuHNTys Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from this […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Do you find it difficult deciding what information from the case notes to include in your OET letters? Watch this video for tips on how to select relevant information and what to consider when analysing the case notes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhREI0Igdh0 Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Need help preparing for the OET listening exam? Watch this video for a quick guide to Listening A and some ideas on how to prepare. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMgHt7L57QY Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Are you preparing for the OET listening exam? Watch this video for a quick guide to Listening B and some ideas on how to approach the test. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnRy2S6B09s Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Do you find OET listening part C difficult? Check out this video for a quick guide to Listening C and tips on how to prepare. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L65V8Tfy6ps Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Do you have problems knowing what to write in the OET exam? Check out this video for a guide to the different types of letters in the OET exam and the different readers you might be asked to write to. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dt6KBfFV2o Get the latest tips and strategies from […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Need help expressing the purpose in OET writing? Watch this video for tips on how to identify the purpose of a letter and how to express it in your letter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VNnUK15V00 Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Do you struggle when writing to another healthcare professional in OET writing? Check out this video where we show you what to consider when writing to another healthcare professional and why certain information is relevant or irrelevant. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmgYgxgNkFE Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Need help understanding the OET writing criteria? This video explains what the criteria means and what the examiners are looking for. It also gives tips on how you can use it in your self study and mistakes to avoid. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYRjpYA2OCY Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Finding the OET writing difficult? Watch this video where SLC’s senior teacher, Jo Langford shows us how to expand the case notes and write effectively in the OET writing exam. This video explains how to expand the case notes into full sentences and different structures you might use […]
Share This Post These tips are designed to help you understand the format of the test, the way it’s assessed and the skills you need to use to succeed. The OET Writing Sub-test In the writing sub-test, you have 45 minutes to plan and write a letter from the perspective of someone in your profession. […]
Share This Post The speaking section of OET takes around 20 minutes and consists of two role plays. These are specific to the profession of the candidate, so the situations will be similar to those you might encounter at work. The interlocutor (the person playing the role of the patient, relative or carer) doesn’t assess […]
Share This Post The OET reading sub-test has three parts, testing a range of reading skills by using texts that you might encounter in different workplace situations. Here are some quick tips to help you get to know the test and some suggestions on how to tackle each part. The OET Reading Sub-test You have […]
Share This Post This guide explains the format of the OET Listening test and suggests techniques to help you to deal with the particular challenges of each part. The OET Listening Sub-test The listening sub-test consists of 42 questions in three parts. You are tested on a range of listening and language skills, including prediction, […]
Back to Menu ↩ Both IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and OET (Occupational English Test) are used to test the English language of healthcare professionals in different parts of the world. They are chosen by regulatory bodies to ensure doctors, nurses and other professions have sufficient language skills to communicate at a high level with patients and colleagues, […]
Back to Menu ↩ The Occupational English Test (OET) is used in the UK, USA, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and Singapore among others to assess the Medical English skills of a wide range of international healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, vets and allied health professionals. Table of Contents OET Background OET Objectives OET Test Format OET Scores OET […]
