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SLC is gold sponsor at 2024 English for Healthcare conference
SLC is delighted to not only be one of the co-organisers of the 2024 English for Healthcare conference, but also a gold sponsor. This unique
April 11, 2024
How are your reading skills?
Do you want to get better so you can pass the OET Reading sub-test?
We at SLC have a step-by-step guide to improving your abilities, and reaching a grade B in OET Reading.
To pass the OET Reading exam, you don’t need OET-specific reading material.
Instead, you should read widely.
Practise your English-language reading skills and expand your English-language healthcare knowledge.
To practise skimming and scanning (for Part A of the test), the BBC Skillswise website has some free factsheets and worksheets to help you.
Meanwhile, Leeds University has a page on how to interpret the author’s attitude.
Read a lot of different materials – there will probably be a chart in the test for you to interpret.
There are plenty of free English-language sites on the topic of healthcare.
The Conversation’s health section is a great resource.
Read an article, pick out 10 new terms, and look them up.
Ask yourself what the article is about, and what sort of language is in it.
Many people think that OET Reading is the most difficult part of the test.
But remember that you won’t be reading anything too technical.
The text might be connected to any of the 12 different healthcare professions – but it will be at entry level.
So you don’t need to be an expert in physiotherapy, for example, to pass the Reading test. (Not even if you’re a physiotherapist!)
However, you need to practise your skills if you want to improve.
If you want to get over the line, invest in our specialist Reach Grade B OET Reading Course.
You get 15 hours of interactive tasks and activities, two practice tests, plus lots more.
Or if you need some extra help, invest in the course plus five hours of one-to-one coaching.
This is for you if you want to learn from one of SLC’s OET experts.
You’ll have a private tutor to help you achieve that Grade B in Reading.
And if you are struggling with any other parts of the test, we have the perfect OET Preparation Courses for you.
Just click your preferred course, add to the basket and start preparing for success.
Not sure what’s best for you?
Don’t worry, we are here to help.
Contact us at
and we will help you choose the best option for your needs.
SLC is delighted to not only be one of the co-organisers of the 2024 English for Healthcare conference, but also a gold sponsor. This unique
SLC’s Managing Director, Chris Moore, is also a Trustee on the Board of Eaquals, the world’s leading international language education accreditation association, where he has
Many overseas care workers may therefore need language and communication support. However, those who attend local evening classes, for example, will find that lessons have a general focus and won’t target the kind of English they need to use for work.
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