OET Listening assesses whether you can accurately understand spoken English used in real healthcare environments. For doctors and nurses preparing to work abroad, this section reflects the kind of communication you will hear every day in clinical settings. In this article, we will look closely at the structure and characteristics of each part of the […]
OET is a highly practical English exam designed specifically for healthcare professionals. For many doctors, nurses, and allied health workers, it offers a realistic way to demonstrate the communication skills needed in clinical settings. However, OET is not automatically the best choice for everyone. Depending on your goals, current English level, and preferred learning style, […]
Understanding how OET scores are calculated—and what is actually required to pass—is an important step for healthcare professionals planning to work abroad. Many candidates feel uncertain not because the exam is unclear, but because the requirements are often misunderstood. This article aims to clarify what the passing standards mean in practical terms, and how they […]
OET consists of four core skills, each designed around realistic clinical scenarios. Together, they assess whether you have the English ability actually required to work safely and effectively in healthcare settings. Rather than testing language in isolation, OET evaluates how English is used in everyday clinical practice, where accuracy, clarity, and judgement matter. Each section […]
OET is not just another English exam. It does not simply test general fluency. Instead, it assesses whether healthcare professionals can communicate safely and professionally in clinical settings, where language accuracy directly affects patient care. This focus determines who OET is designed for. OET is intended for healthcare professionals who use English in their professional […]
“Aren’t IELTS and TOEFL the only English tests that matter?” This is a question many healthcare professionals ask when they first start exploring overseas registration. It is true that exams such as IELTS and TOEFL are widely accepted for professional registration in countries like Australia, the UK, and the United States. They are well established […]
“I’ve heard of OET, but what kind of exam is it really?” “How is it different from IELTS?” If these questions sound familiar, you are not alone. As discussed earlier in this book, for healthcare professionals aiming to work in English-speaking countries, the Occupational English Test (OET) has become an exam that is hard to […]
Recently, I’ve had more opportunities to teach IELTS alongside OET, and through that experience I’ve deepened my understanding of the key differences in reading question styles and optimal test-taking strategies. Key Differences at a Glance OET OET places strong emphasis on accurate information processing under tight time pressure. This is particularly clear in Part A, […]
Many International Medical Graduates (IMGs) studying for the OET tell me the same thing:“My Listening score is stuck. I’m not improving.” A common pattern is that learners work through a large number of past papers—often from YouTube—hoping that quantity alone will solve the problem. For exams like IELTS or TOEFL, doing a high number of […]
In this article, we break down a Psychiatry role-play scenario commonly seen in OET Speaking: a 40-year-old patient presenting with four months of persistent low mood, loss of interest, sleep disturbance, and fatigue. Case Overview Here is the role play card for the doctor. Setting General Practice Clinic / Suburban clinic Patient Profile A 40-year-old […]