Many candidates experience a puzzling drop in their OET Reading score after initially achieving 350 or higher on their first attempt. Compared to IELTS or TOEFL, OET questions are relatively straightforward and predictable — which can make candidates overconfident. You might think, “Reading shouldn’t be a problem…” But that assumption can backfire. Many IMGs who […]
For IMGs who already hold a specialist qualification in their home country, there are generally two main ways to begin a U.S. career: These two routes differ significantly in terms of salary structure, visa types, proximity to permanent residency, and licensing requirements such as the USMLE or state medical license. Here’s a brief comparison for […]
In the previous article, we looked at the basics of the Clinical Communication Criteria in the OET Speaking test. This time, we’ll go through the flow after the greeting stage and the essential phrases you should practice. Clinical Communication Criteria Strategies Let’s quickly review the overall flow of a role-play scenario: In this article, we’ll […]
In continuation from the previous article, this time we’ll focus on practical strategies for raising your score in the OET Speaking sub-test under the Clinical Communication Criteria. Previous article： Clinical Communication Criteria (Basic Strategies) Let’s begin with a quick review of the five assessment areas: Reference: Speaking sub-test: Assessment criteria and level descriptors Unlike clinical […]