Before you take your OET speaking subtest, it is important that you should be prepared for it. But, how would you prepare for it? Role-play is crucial as the score of the test is depended on it. Set up and run a role-playing session before your OET exam. Clearly Identifying The Situation Clearly...

For doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, dentists or other healthcare experts, Australia is certainly one of the best destinations to practice and be more successful in their career. But, in order to practice in one of the English countries like Australia, it is also necessary that the healthcare exp...

To put it simply, it is not needed that you should take notes while listening to the audio. But, if you are confused at any point then putting down some relevant information related to the difficult questions makes sense (Generally Sections 2 and 3 are more complicated for the OET candidates). This ...

Do you write perfectly well? “There is no such thing as a perfect writer.” Well, it is not exactly true. Mistakes are bound to occur. But, with little learning, stronghold over grammar and good style of writing, editing, and proofreading before submitting the response can help candidat...

Nursing is a popular profession. There is a huge scope for the nurses. This profession is focused on healthcare, helping individuals lead a quality life. When you interact with the patient, you may have the option to explain to the patient about anything he/she wants to know in a simple and common l...

Do you want to pass OET speaking test? Want to make a good impression on your OET interviewer. Avoid these 10 simple things.   Do not introduce yourself shyly. Introduce yourself with a good smile. A firm handshake shows that you are confident. But, make sure your palms are not dry.  ...

  For a nurse, it is very important to explain the medical history and consequences in the right way. Example: Mrs. Jannet was suffering from fever and headache in the morning. It was followed by intense body pain and giddiness. She developed an aversion to bright lights by evening. We...

To speak well during your OET Speaking Test can be a little daunting. Even those who are good at speaking falter or hesitate when it comes to taking this OET Speaking Test. But, you can easily get A or B provided you focus on basic things and follow our tried and tested OET tips.   1. Role Pla...

OET (Occupational English Test) is your gateway to success in your medical career. It will work for you as a catalyst to find a perfect route to take on new challenges. You can work in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Singapore, Ireland, UAE (Dubai) and other countries if you can get throug...

How do we define nonverbal communication skills? Nonverbal communication skills are often referred to facial expressions, body language, gestures, tone of voice, eye contact, posture, the way a person represents oneself etc.  Non-verbal communication is an art that makes communication stronge...

“Why my OET writing test score is very low?” Even the best of the nurses ask this common question when they see their OET Result. They know they are good at writing. But why do even the best of the nurses who are good at writing get such a low score in their OET Writing Sub-Test? Let...

Are you a paramedic? Are you looking forward to working in Australia? You need to take OET - Occupational English Test. This test will demonstrate your communication skills in English. It has become mandatory that you shall take this test and get through it with a good score. The Paramedicine Board...

In a role play with the interviewer, you will have to describe how good you are at dealing with the patients or the clients, how well you communicate with the patients/clients.   The interviewer will act like your patient or client. You are required to explain to the patient or the client...

  Nurses across the globe prefer to move to Ireland these days.   Reasons are for it are obvious. Wonderful career opportunities. Job security. Wonderful life. Growth opportunities.   The biggest reasons why nurses (in more and more number) moving to Ireland is that Ireland is curren...

  OET Reading Test appears to be the toughest component but with these simple tips, one can be sure of success. This test is a novel (new) one, this is unlike the other tests in its nature. The test aspirant has to be really quick in any given medical situation, be it an emergency one or a lei...

OET or the Occupational English Language Test is a test of the English Language for the Health Care Professionals. It is helpful in assessing their competency in English language and also their knowledge of practical skills in the workplace. The Listening Test itself has many sub-sections like Part ...

Occupational English Test (OET) wants test takers to match their English language skills to the right tasks or activities. In this post, we have tried to explain what is needed to be more successful in OET reading sub-test.   Identifying the meaning, scanning and skimming Reading sub-test in ...

OET is an advanced test that assesses the English language of medical professionals. If you would like to get through it then it is important that you shall focus on improving the language. To be able to understand the reading passages, the content of the case studies given in the OET writing sub-t...

We have clubbed together the most important OET vocabulary which nurses shall know. If you are a nurse who is preparing for the OET then focus on making use of this common vocabulary too. If you want to speak flawless English, learn to make use of these medical words while speaking your patients, or...

OET (Occupational English Test) is a BIG Test for healthcare professionals. It is possible that you are good at what you are doing but to get through OET, your expertise in healthcare plays a secondary role. Yes, you have got that right. No matter how good you are in dealing with patients, treatin...

From August 2019, in OET Writing, your letter is assessed against six criteria, which mainly look at Purpose, Content , Clarity, Style, Organization, Language with these you will also be assessed whether you are maintaining word count according to the test condition, used appropriate vocabulary, und...

Getting prepared for the OET is very important. Before taking OET exam, it is always recommended that the test takers shall focus on learning and improving medical English (if in case, their English is not up to the standard needed to get through OET).   For the nurses, it is important to make...

  There are many candidates who ask questions about total word count or word limit for Writing Sub-Test In OET.   This article gives you the answer for it and also helps you with making your write-up much stronger so that you can get a good score in your OET writing sub-test. You need...

As a medical expert, you come across different types of people. You talk to patients, relatives of patients and the healthcare experts in your professional circle. Of course, when you talk to someone who knows medical English, someone from your professional circle, you will make use of medical ter...

As a nurse, you will come across situations when you will have to explain things in written communication. Of course, when you talk to patients, relatives of the patients or the healthcare professionals in your circle, you make use of language that is a bit informal. But, when it comes to writing,...

To prepare the patients for what is next is always very important.   Adverbs help modify the sentences and provide general feeling about the information which is conveyed. Following is an example in which use of adverbs is shown. Honestly Smartly Dedicatedly Sincerely Patiently Severel...

As a nurse, when you speak to a patient, you need to be psychologically trained and know how to put things in the right order. The way you use the language will create a great impact on the conversation with the patient. There is a need to change the language as per the context of the situation. You...

Are you going to take OET (Occupational English Test)? OET is a test of the English language you know. In order to understand and speak English, you need a good number of words. Listed down are a few of the words which are commonly used in healthcare environment. As a nurse you may across such words...

  You can easily get A or B provided you focus on basic things and follow our tried and tested OET tips. 1. Role Play - Playing Your Part It would be good to start the conversation as required. Do not just sit and wait for the patient to being the conversation. Take the opportunity to introd...

English tenses are simple. Yes, you need to know this. Of course, anyone with poor command over the language struggles to write grammatically correct. But, sometimes, even healthcare professionals with good knowledge of English and tenses commit mistakes which altogether create a big problem.  ...

  OET Listening sub-test can be tricky for the candidates. There will be 42 questions to answer.  The content of the test is generic in nature, suitable for all healthcare professionals. (It will just be the same for all the healthcare professionals).  How many parts will there be i...

OET writing sub-test is very challenging for the nurses. A perfect OET referral letters shall be able to convey the intended message in a clear way.  There are two important items which your OET Referral Letter shall cover and they are:  Chief complaint &  The purpose The r...

We have covered the top three mistakes which are common in OET writing sub-test.   Making use of “Rule Out” to say “Confirm” “Rule out” means to eliminate or exclude something which is (or considered) impossible. But, there are many candidates who make use o...

What is the best way to prepare for the OET (Occupational English Test) ? The Occupational English Test, or OET, is an English language test for Healthcare professionals who wish to register and practice in English–speaking environment, basically trusted by various organizations in Australia,...

Are you new to OET? Are you taking OET for the first time? You need to know about the best way to prepare for this test.  For any kind of test, preparation is needed. OET also requires a lot of preparation. Book the test slot only when you are confident of your own proficiency level of English...

  OET Reading may sound simple but in reality it is not. Yes, it is going to be tough for you provided you follow basic things and make use of standard tips which can come in handy during your test.  OET Reading is going to be of 60 minutes test and you are going to take three tasks. Yes...

Do you dream to work in an English-speaking country like Australia? If yes, then you really need to have good English language skills.  You may not know who you are going to deal with. Whether you are working at home or abroad, you will come across patients who would rely on English as a commo...

Assessment Criteria For OET Writing Sub-Test is going to be changed? Effective From August 2019 Do you know assessment criteria for OET Writing Sub-Test is going to be changed? Do you know what changes in criteria for assessment have been made and how it is going to affect your OET Score? These ar...

OET got changed in Sept 2018. Reading and Listening sections got major changes. OET 2.0 Listening test has been divided into three parts (earlier, there were two parts)  Every part will have sections which will have a total of 10 recordings. Now, this change doesn’t mean that the time t...

Listed down are top nine frequently asked questions with respect to OET listening sub test.  Is it compulsory that I shall write exactly the same what the recordings say? In most of the cases, yes, it is necessary. You can’t use different words or paraphrase the information. However, in...

  At times, you may think you wasted your time and procrastinated a lot, ultimately there is only one day left in front of you to face your real exam. After all, if you start at least two weeks prior to your exam is best. In case that did not happened and you are out with only one day. Here ar...

  The speaking sub-test in OET may take about 20 minutes. There will be two role-plays. The interviewer or interlocutor will play the role of the patient or the client and you will be taking your professional role. OET for nurses, dietitians, dentists, physiotherapists, doctors and other healt...

If you wish to score higher in your OET 2.0 Writing Sub-Test then you really need to know more about the level descriptors, the assessment criteria for the test.  Your score is assessed taking into account five major factors.   There are basically five criteria. They are  Overall...

OET Reading Test contains of three parts (Part A, Part B and Part C). In order to master the reading test, you should follow some of the effective tips which are mentioned below. These tips will help you score the best in your OET reading test. 1.Eliminating the wrong options - You can go thr...

Complete List Of Organizations, Universities, Institutes Which Accept OET  Where OET can take you to? This is the complete list of the organizations, universities, institutes which value OET score.   It is accepted by government bodies, organizations, universities in Australia, New Zeala...

  Are you a nurse? Are you keen to practice in the United Kingdom? You can do it. All you have to do is clear the Occupational English Test (OET)   Improving Overseas Nurse Access To UK Register   Nurses across the globe apply for the OET and get through it to practice in the UK....

  Are you weighing the benefits of taking OET? Want to know why you should take OET?   Occupational English test is an international English test which identifies English language skills of the health care experts who look forward to practicing in English-speaking country like Australia,...

There are many people who get confused when it comes to selecting the right test to be taken. Yes, there are plenty of choices but selecting and taking the right test is very important.  Select the test as per your goal.  What is your goal of taking the test? Which test shall you take? O...

Before you apply for the OET, ask yourself just one question, “Am I ready for it?” Well, you need to be ready for it. You need to prepare yourself for it.  For many candidates, listening test is very complicated. They just do not understand what is needed to be done in order to get...

It is a common practice to prepare well in advance for any examination and OET is no different. Things you need in line while preparing for OET  1.  Focus on test strategy and your English language skills 2.  Get good OET education resources  Healthcare professionals are ofte...

It is completely understandable if you really do not like reading and answering at the same time. But when you are attempting an OET then preparation is compulsory. In this article, we will discuss tips of overcoming the fear of OET 2.0 reading.   From the September 2018, OET sub-test reading ...

Tips For OET Occupational English Test for pharmacists lays the emphasis for communication skills in all four language skills. This article here will give pharmacists tips for OET 1. In the speaking section of the test questions will be related to the profession. For pharmacists, the questions wi...

OET is the test for the medical professionals. It is the test of how good you are at English, test of your command over the language. It is accepted in various countries as a proof of English proficiency. Countries like Australia, Singapore, New Zealand and others accept OET.   By getting thro...

In competitive exams, to qualify is not the only objective, scoring higher with a great average is equally important and this article will try to address some tips to score higher in OET for Doctors. A Doctors life is a very busy one and often it’s difficult to take time out for oneself let ...

Are you ready for the big? Ready for the OET Exam Day? Before taking OET Exam, you shall know of some very important things.  OET is not medical-knowledge assessment. It is a language test.  As a medical professional you may presume it could be easy as you are expert in your medical fie...

Writing sub-test is OET is not going to be a piece of cake for you especially, if you're someone who is not good at writing or someone who is not aware of what is required to get through it. The way you structure your write-up matters a lot.  Here, we have covered top seven mistakes which ...

Are you ready for the speaking test? Most of the OET candidates feel more confident of getting through other OET sub-tests like Reading, Writing and Listening but when it comes to OET speaking sub-test, they feel a bit more frightened. They nurture this unknown fear which further crushes down their...

Occupational English Test (OET) can be one of the hurdles on your way to awesome healthcare career in your own chosen healthcare field.  Medical professionals who would like to embark on great career-enhancing opportunities really need to take OET 2.0 Exam. Taking the test, they will be able t...

Ready to take new, advanced, improved OET 2018? Want to get good score in OET 2.0 exam? Preparation is the key to success. Right OET study material, updated OET 2.0 test papers can certainly make way to success in real OET exam.  One of the best ways to get prepared for the exam is making use...

Want to get through OET with a good score? Well, either you love it or hate it, OET exam is always difficult. Just think of preparation you may have to focus on for the big OET exam day - a race against the clock. You will be at your desk worrying over what to do. There will be question for you to ...

All That You Need To Know About Role-Plays Do you know there are so many candidates who foster this fear of speaking, especially in front of people who they think will judge their language? Well, OET speaking test can give goosebumps all over. Candidates often get nervous before and during the test...

Are you going to take Occupational English Test (OET)? Are you ready for it? Well, you have got to be prepared for it before you take it because it is going to be not-so-easy test for you. Most of the OET test-takers manage to do well in listening and other sub-tests but not in reading. Yes, it can ...

OET Listening Test requires test-takers to be very good at listening. Most of the test-takers do not manage to do well at it. They try but still they do not. Because, they face problems. They eventually do not get the score they wish to get.  Not being able to understand the spoken text One o...

Do you think Occupational English Test is a hurdle on your way to success? Well, you shall know that it can easily be uprooted if only if you focus on some essential tips. For most of the candidates, speaking, listening and reading can be simple but when it comes to writing, they do not feel comfort...

Why is it must for all OET applicants? Are you the one who is going to apply for the OET? Well, OET is certainly a route-creator, helps medical professionals tap into new opportunities in their career in English-speaking country like Australia and others.  Do you need to prepare for the OET o...

New version of OET in 2018 - Is it going to be difficult or easy? Well, the new version of OET for Dentists has got considerably more number of changes which have been implemented with the clear-cut strategy to make it more difficult. Yes, that is the fact. And it shall be accepted that, now, test-...

OET has got changed. Yes, it has got changed for good. And everyone is worried over whether it will be difficult to get a higher score in it.  In order to make it more relevant to healthcare and to make assessment much tougher, the changes have been implemented. Now, the revised version of OET...

Are you a nurse? Are you looking for a great career in nursing in one of the English-speaking countries like Australia? Well, if it is so then it is time that you shall apply for the OET.  NEW OET 2018 For Nurses  Nurses will take new OET from September 2018. The older version is no long...

In OET Writing, your letter is assessed against five criteria, which mainly look at whether you have written enough words, used appropriate vocabulary, understood the situation, provided the right information and your overall ability to communicate effectively in English. Take time to understand ...

Occupational English Test (OET) from September 2018 is going to be very different. Yes, if you are the one who is going to take this test then it is necessary that you shall get yourself more acquainted with the latest OET version.  Is it going to be more difficult or much simpler? It is hard...

OET test-takers will have to take new version of the test from September, 2018. Yes, new changes have already been implemented. The revised test will come into effect from September 9, 2018. Here, we have answered a few of the common questions which most of the test-takers have doubts about. What i...

The New, Updated Version of OET (Occupational English Test) will take effect from September 2018. You will have to get the latest OET Preparation Material to get prepared for the OET exam.    OET 2018 Exam Pattern - New Changes Are you going to take OET in the month of September, 2018? W...