OET

Listening

Everything you need to know about the Listening sub-test

About Listening

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Time

Approximately 40 minutes

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Marking

There are a total of 42 marks available in the Listening sub-test. Part A accounts for 24 marks, Part B accounts for 6 marks, and Part C accounts for 12 marks.
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Test structure

Part A – consultation extracts, Part B – short workplace extracts, Part C – presentation extracts

Videos for Listening

Explore a wide range of video resources and tutorials to build your knowledge of the Listening Sub-test.

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Listening Masterclass

Listening FAQs

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