The English language test that reflects real workplace scenarios
“OET is a practical test with content that reflects real-life tasks.” Jiarong Yu, Nurse
Assessment Structure
OET covers all four language skills with an emphasis on communication in a healthcare environment.
Listening
approx. 50 minutes
Same content for all healthcare professions.
Part A: recorded, simulated professional/patient consultation with note-taking questions.
Part B: recorded talk or lecture on health-related topic, with range of short and multiple choice answers.
Reading
60 minutes
Same content for all healthcare professions.
Part A: skim and scan short health-related texts and complete a summary paragraph by filling in missing words.
Part B: read longer health-related texts and answer multiple-choice questions.
Writing
45 minutes
Specific to profession, based on typical workplace situations.
The task is to write a letter, usually a referral letter. Sometimes, especially for some professions, a different type of letter is required: e.g. a letter of transfer or discharge, or a letter to advise or inform a patient, carer, or group.
Speaking
approx. 20 minutes
Specific to profession, based on typical workplace situations.
In a private room you will take part in two role-plays. You take your professional role (as a healthcare professional) while the interlocutor plays a patient or client, or sometimes a relative or carer.
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