What is OET

The OET (Occupational English Test) is an English language proficiency test for international healthcare professionals who want to work in English-speaking countries. It assesses the four language skills—listening, reading, writing, and speaking—using scenarios and communication skills relevant to healthcare settings. The test is widely accepted by healthcare regulators and educational institutions in many countries like the UK, Australia, and New Zealand

Syllabus

An Introduction to OET

• An overview of OET

• Essential study tips and strategies

• The 12 healthcare professions

The Reading Paper

• Learn the formats and question types • Develop essential reading skills for OET

• Section A analyse texts quickly and effectively

• Section B answer questions on workplace texts

• Section C understand longer, more complex articles

The Speaking Paper

• Understand the role play and what you need to do

• Learn useful language to use in the test

• Communicate effectively – explain, advise, suggest

• Manage concerns – patient, parent, carer

• Describe tests, treatment, medications and side-effects

The Listening Paper

• Learn the formats and question types

• Develop listening skills for OET

• Section A understand patient consultations

• Section B understand workplace conversations

• Section C understand talks, opinion and attitude

The Writing Page

• Understand case notes and what you need to do

• Plan and write letters with the correct format and structure

• Describe patient experiences accurately

• Make requests and give instructions • Understand what the examiners are looking for

Grammar for OET

• Describe the past, present and future

• Use simple, continuous and perfect verb forms

• Use the passive voice correctly

• Use conditional sentences and modal verbs correctly

• Describe key functions – advise, suggest, offer, request

• Use adjectives, comparatives and superlatives

• Use articles accurately

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