Occupational English Test

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SEEK ACADEMY
O.E.T
Occupational English Test
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What is OET
OET is an international English language test
that assesses the language communication skills
of healthcare professionals who seek to register
and practice in an English-speaking environment.
OET is trusted by regulators, hospitals
universities in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New
Zealand, Dubai and Singapore as proof of ability
to communicate effectively.
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OET Exam Structure
OET covers all four language skills with an
emphasis on communication in a healthcare
environment.

• 1. Listening 3. Writing
• 2. Speaking 4. Reading

Writing
Speaking
Reading
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1. Listening
The listening test consists of two parts. In Part
A, candidates listen to a simulated consultation
(dialogue) between a professional and a patient
and are required to take notes under headings.
In Part B, candidates listen to a health
professional giving a short talk on a
health-related topic and are required to complete
a range of open-ended and fixed-choice questions
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2. Speaking
The speaking test is in the form of one-to-one
conversations with an interlocutor. It starts
with a short warm-up interview about the
candidates professional background. This is
followed by two role plays.
Candidates have 23 minutes to prepare for each
role play. Role plays last about five minutes and
are based on typical interactions between a
health professional and a patient.
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3. Writing
The writing paper asks candidates to write a
letter, usually a letter of referral. For some
professions a different type of letter is
required, e.g. a letter of transfer or discharge,
or a letter to advise a patient, career or group.
Candidates are given case notes which must be
included in their letter
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4. Reading
The reading test consists of two parts. In Part
A, lasting 15 minutes, candidates are asked to
skim read 3 or 4 short texts and complete a
summary paragraph by filling in the missing
words. It is designed to test the readers
ability to scan texts within a time limit, source
information from multiple texts, and synthesize
information. In Part B, lasting 45 minutes,
candidates are asked to read two passages on a
general healthcare topic and answer 810 multiple
choice questions for each text. It is designed to
test the readers ability to read and comprehend
longer texts.
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Scoring
Each of the four sub-tests that make up OET are
graded A to E, where A is the highest grade and E
is the lowest. There is no overall grade.
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Timing
OET is available up to 12 times a year and can be
taken at test venues around the world.
Result
Results are published online approximately 16
business days after the test. Official statements
of results are sent out in the post following the
release of online results. There is no overall
grade candidates receive separate grades for
each sub-test
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