If you are a medical professional or a healthcare worker then the chances are that you are familiar with or will have heard of the OET – Occupational English Test. It is the only English language assessment designed to test the English proficiency of professionals from 12 healthcare and medica...

The Occupational English Test is divided into four subtests, each test assessing your English skills related to the healthcare field. The writing subtest assesses the candidate's writing skills and is designed specifically for each profession. Usually, a candidate is required to write a referral...

If you are a medical professional looking to work overseas, then you are required to give the OET. The Occupational English language Test is an English language assessment that is designed specifically for healthcare professionals. The OET is used to assess professionals from 12 professionals of the...

The OET or the Occupational English language Test is the only English language assessment designed for health care professionals. The test is important as it gives non-native healthcare professionals the confidence to communicate in English. Besides its global recognition the OET helps nurses improv...

One of the subtests that you are to take as part of OET is the writing subtest. This subtest is profession-specific and takes 45 minutes. The task of this writing subtest is to write a letter using the task instructions and case notes provided. Your performance in this subtest will be scored on the ...

The Occupational English language test is the English language test used to assess the language and communication skills of healthcare professionals. This assessment is used for those health care professionals who wish to register and practice in an English-speaking environment. In addition to the ...

OET Reading subtest is assessed on your ability to skim, scan and understand the main idea of the given paragraph in a limited period of time. Although it is easy to crack, there are some instances when candidates are unable to pass this reading subtest. In this article, we will discuss some of the ...

If you are taking OET speaking sub-test you need to have good soft skills too.  As per the latest and updated OET guidelines, it is important that the candidates should have good soft skills. You need to focus on speaking more professionally. Your approach and your attitude are taken into consi...

OET or the Occupational English language test is the English language test used to assess the language and communication skills of healthcare professionals. This assessment is specifically designed for those health care professionals who are non-native English speakers wish to register and practice ...

If you are a nurse who intends to practice your profession in an English-speaking country, then OET (Occupational English Test) is the right way to opt. Taking an English proficiency test is important for any non-native to work in an English majority country and for nurses writing OET proves to be m...

If you are a healthcare professional who is struggling to score higher on the OET Writing Test, then welcome! We are here to provide you with some very helpful tips that will make your scores better. The writing sub-test is one such section of OET, where most healthcare professionals struggle. Unli...

The Occupational English Test is a language test for healthcare professionals who wish to practice abroad in an English- speaking country. This language test is important for qualifying to work in countries like New Zealand, the US, and Australia and other countries. The OET test can be taken by doc...

OET Speaking test will assess your English speaking skills. The best way to get a good score in it is to speak as much as you can.  That is the rule. But, how can you do this? It will be your responsibility to start the conversation. Remember you will be talking to the patient or the client (n...

The Occupational English Test is a very important test for healthcare professionals and most applicants have a lot of inquiries about the OET, so we have compiled the most frequently asked questions about OET to make it easier for you to understand the test, its process and its other aspects. Q1. W...

OET i.e. Occupational English Test is a language oriented test to determine the language abilities of a healthcare professional, be it a doctor or nurse, who wish to work and practice in an English majority country.  This test assesses the candidate by its communication and English based skills...

OET reading is going to be tough for candidates who do not have proficiency in reading. If you are looking forward to getting a good score in your OET reading then it is important that you should have good reading skills. You need to read and comprehend perfectly well what the passages convey. You w...

In OET speaking and OET writing it is important that you should present yourself well.   It is common that you may sometimes fall short of right or proper words. But, do you know there are certain words which can help you connect your ideas?  You can use connectors to connect your t...

The Occupational English Test for medical practitioners has 4 sub-tests testing command in language. They are writing, reading, speaking and listening. Writing sub- test includes writing a referral letter using given case note. A single shot to score above 350 (grade B earlier) is a cakewalk if you...

Are you going to take OET? During your preparation for the OET, it is common to come across some doubts. You need to understand more about OET - what it is and what it is not.  Listed below are some of the common myths with respect to OET speaking. Understand more about how the test will be an...

This is the ultimate guide to OET writing sub-test, updated as per the 2021 standards of OET writing.  You will learn about how to write effectively, and how the content should be. This small guide has been developed focusing on the latest writing section criteria of the test. When you follow ...

As a medical professional it is common for you to make use of abbreviations. Doctors or nurses often tend to convey information by making use of abbreviations. In general practice it is accepted but when it comes to OET, you will have to be very careful.  In your OET reading sub-test, you can&...

OET Speaking Sub-Test will require you to play your role as a nurse. You will receive a card with details. The interviewer or the interlocutor will play the role of your patient or the client. As a nurse, you will have to deal with the interlocutor or the interviewer in the same way you deal with t...

As a nurse, it will be one of your primary responsibilities to create letters. You are expected to be good at it. OET knows the importance of this aspect of medical practice. Therefore, you are required to showcase your writing skills in the test. So how should it be?  A referral letter is an...

OET Writing Test is going to be challenging.  You need to follow some basic rules.  Before you begin writing make sure that you understand the given task perfectly well. You need to spend at least, the first 5 minutes understanding the case notes and the task.  You will have to s...

What qualities are needed to succeed in OET? If you are a nurse then you really need to have some special qualities. You may have great clinical, management and leadership skills. But, do you have professional etiquette which is considered a more critical link for success in OET.   Etiquette i...

Are you planning to take OET? OET can really help you a lot with achieving your goals in your healthcare career. OET scores are highly valued. Healthcare centers, hospitals and other community service centers prefer to take into consideration the OET score of the candidate before hiring. If you have...

You must be good at speaking and writing. But, do you use proper collocations? What are collocations?  It is important that you should use the right collocations. Collocations are defined as the exclusive pairs or group of words that often come together. Yes, you can’t separate them. Yo...

If you are a healthcare professional and you would like to move to an English country for a much brighter future, then you may first have to take an English language test. This English language proficiency test is a must when it comes to working in one of the English countries like Australia, UK and...

OET is considered the best international English language test for healthcare professionals. It came into being in the 1980s and since then the test has undergone so many changes with the goal to provide more accurate English language assessment of the medical professionals. OET continues to remain ...

The OET Writing sub-test will require you to write a letter. There can be three different types of letters. Each of these letters will have a different format or structure. You need to follow some basic rules of writing a letter.  Purpose of the task The sole purpose of the task is to assess ...

Do you want to take OET? Well, it can help you a lot with achieving your dreams. That is the truth. If you are a healthcare professional and you would like to work or practice in one of the English-speaking countries, then OET is one of the best tests that you can take to showcase your competence in...

Listening Sub-Test in OET is not difficult provided you know what it comprises. Get to know about the test structure. Prepare for the test. It will become easy to get a good score in it.  Is anything changed in OET 2021? No, nothing has been changed. The test structure is just the same. There...

As a nurse, it is important that you should deal with the patients more professionally. Effective communication is one of the most important skills that every nurse should have. It is regarded as the foundation for great nursing care.  The communication can be verbal and even non-verbal (Non ve...

Confidence is a very important thing. Some people have it innately whereas some people develop it. You really do not have to spend a lot of time to build it. Just a little practice will be enough. Here are some tips you can use to make yourself more confident while speaking during your test.  ...

The reading test will have three different parts. Each part will have a different way of assessment.  Reading Part A is all about expeditious reading. Yes, you will have to have good reading skills. You should be able to read as quickly as you can. You will not have much time to read in detail...

Your OET Speaking Sub-Test will be evaluated based on linguistic and clinical communication criteria. It is important that you should know about the assessment criteria as this will make it easy for you to score higher in the test.  Let us talk about linguistic criteria.  If you are appl...

Medical words can be confusing. It is often difficult to create plurals. One of the commonest rules is to add -s at the end of the word. But, not all the medical words may become plural when you add -s. There are so many rules to create plurals of the medical words. In this article, we have explaine...

OET has always been at the forefront of offering reasonable Testing Accommodations that the OET applicants may need.  The process of applying for the testing accommodation is simple. At the time of registration for the OET, you need to indicate that you will be interested in applying for the t...

It is very common for healthcare professionals to use abbreviations, medical terminology or acronyms.   But,if you are taking OET then you will have to be careful with the use of abbreviations. A small mistake may mean so much.  Because, it is possible that you will use an abbreviation o...

As a healthcare professional you will have to use English that is considered suitable. Here are collocations that are related to healthcare.  In simple words collocations can be defined as words that come in pairs. These are the words that often go together. You shall not separate them. They d...

Before you take your real OET, it is always suggested or recommended that you should take OET sample tests. When you take a sample test, you get an idea of your current English language skills.  You can assess your language yourself and understand more about the English language training that ...

To be able to get through OET Speaking Sub-Test or to get a good grade you need to have good command over English. Yes, you do not have to be a good actor.  As most of the candidates believe that to be able to do well in the roleplays, they will have to act. But, it is wrong. Candidates shall n...

The only difference between human beings and animals is that we are able to communicate. So is communication a boon or a ban. Obviously, boon but till what extent? Every country or civilization offers a new mode of communication learning all those in a short span of life is unendurable.  Now, i...

As a healthcare professional who wants to work in an English-speaking country, you need to have good English language skills. Grammar is a key to success.  If you have only limited knowledge of grammar then it can be difficult for you to score higher in your OET. Therefore, it is important tha...

Good communication is a key to success in healthcare. Your patients or the clients would expect you to be a good communicator. If you are not good at communicating your ideas then it can be very much difficult for you to deal with the patients or the clients.   Therefore, it is always important...

A referral letter is one of the best means of communication between healthcare experts.  A good letter can really lead to smooth transition of care from primary healthcare to secondary health care.  As a medical professional, you may sometimes have to write a letter describing the detail...

Listed down are a few of the important Frequently Asked Questions on OET results.  What is the minimum score that I need in order to pass OET? You shall get at least 350 in each of the four sub-tests. That is the mandatory requirement for most of the recognized medical boards and councils. Bu...

This is what you shall know before you take OET on the computer.    OET is certainly a high-stakes English language test. It can make anyone nervous too. OET test-takers spend a lot of time in preparation. Learn and improve English to overcome problems in the exam. Ultimately, to prepare ...

OET candidates are often confused when it comes to the OET speaking sub-test. They want to know how their answers shall be. What type of answers is accepted? How long should they be? Do they have to give short answers or long answers? There will be role-plays in OET speaking. The interviewer will a...

OET writing sub-test is entirely different than forms of writing tests. In other writing tests, you may have the option to provide your views, suggestions or recommendations. But, in OET writing sub-test you will already have the content with you and you will have to present it in the right way. Mor...

Occupational English Test, or abbreviated as OET is a unique test that is solely designed and developed for the healthcare professionals. Nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, dentists and other healthcare experts can take the test to provide proof of their English language competence.  OET has r...

Most of the candidates find it difficult to perform well in the listening test.  It is certainly not enough to have only information about the test. It is necessary that you shall focus on building OET listening skills too.  Improve your language proficiency. You can have the opportunit...

Many OET candidates have questions about the word limit for the writing test.  They would like to know which words will be counted and which words will not be counted in the test.  Are the words with hyphens counted as one word or two different words? What if the candidate doesn’t ...

When you speak, it is important that you should be confident enough too. Most of the OET candidates are good speakers but they do not show confidence. They speak correct English but they have some fear and this creates a problem.  In this post we will tell you how you can be confident or what...

Studying for the Occupational English Test is very important.  If you do not prepare for it then it can be difficult to get a good score. However, it is also important that you should be realistic in your approach to preparation.  Getting Acquainted With The Test  The first big ste...

When you write, it is important that you write grammatically correct.  A small error can lead to big trouble.  What is correct? 1. The doctor was absorbed at his work or 2. The doctor was absorbed in his work.  Obviously, the second sentence is correct. Most of the student's ...

Do you know why most of the candidates do not get a good grade in OET Speaking Sub-Test? Most of the test takers are not aware of the criteria.  It is important that you should get yourself acquainted with the scoring criteria. If you know about it then you will not go wrong. You will take the...

When you write, it is important that you use correct grammar. Most of the candidates make mistakes.  Verbs are pretty much tricky. Sometimes, it is downright difficult to understand what to use. Therefore, you will have to have good knowledge of verbs and their conjugations. Arguably, verbs an...

Many OET candidates have a good understanding of English grammar. But they are at a loss when it comes to speaking. This is a common problem. Many of the candidates face this issue. They may manage to get a good score in other sub-tests such as Reading, Listening and even Writing but Speaking sub-te...

Are you ready for the OET?   But, do you know how your test day would be? What to expect on this exciting day? OET test day may cause anxiety among many test takers. But, if you know what to expect it will be helpful to you to lower anxiety and take the test more confidently too.   ...

OET Reading Part C often poses difficulties for the OET candidates. This part of the test requires the test takers to have a good, in-depth understanding of the texts. This is absolutely very difficult for the slow readers. You need to be good at reading, skimming and scanning the text.   ...

Getting an A in the OET speaking sub-test is not very difficult. If you know the rules it is enough. You can get an A in the test.  You need to explain what the examiner wants you to.  Your OET speaking test score depends upon Correct Grammar  Vocabulary  Way of presentati...

No doubt, OET writing sub-test is a big challenge. It is difficult for even those candidates who are good at English. Most of the candidates perform well in other sub-tests but when it comes to writing sub-test they are not confident of their own abilities or skills.  To get ready for the test...

Use of colloquial expressions in OET writing sub-test is common. There are words, word-groups or expressions that are used informally in day-to-day conversations.  You can use these expressions in your OET writing sub-test. There is no such rule that you should use only formal english. As long...

What is the best way to prepare for the OET? Certainly, you do not want to take the chances. You would like to score as higher as you can in your OET exam.  So, how to prepare for the exam?  Start as early as you can  Remember, OET results are used by a large number of reputed orga...

It is essential that you make use of correct phrasal verbs in your OET Writing Sub-Test.  There is no such rule that you should use phrasal verbs but it is always recommended that you pepper your letter with unique but common and more impressive phrasal verbs.  Listed down are a few of t...

As a medical professional it is always important to explain to patients in simple and understandable language.  Most of the patients get confused when they hear medical terms.  Sometimes doctors, nurses and other medical professionals use terms that the patients or the clients never have...

You do not have to fear OET writing. It is easy to get a good score. But, you will have to learn to make your writing simple and effective.  Write as you are guided. Read the instructions carefully to get more acquainted with the tasks given to you.  If the letter is easy-to-understand an...

Often, test takers get confused when it comes to OET listening sub-test. Candidates listen to the recordings but they do not find the answers to the questions.  It is pretty much difficult.  The problem doesn’t lie in not listening to the recordings properly. It is the absence of a...

Occupational English Test is specifically developed for the assessment of English of healthcare professionals.  Candidates often manage to overcome their fear of taking OET Writing Reading Sub-Test and other tests such as Listening and Writing Sub-Tests but when it comes to OET Speaking Sub-Te...

How would you interact with your patient? Do you use simple English or medical English? Of course, nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals have to make use of simple and common English while communicating with the patients. Medical Terminology in Healthcare Environment  Health ca...

OET reading sub-test can be challenging for you if you do not make yourself ready for it. Do not assume that it will be simple. You will have to read and understand the text to answer the questions. Different types of questions will be there in the test such as sentence completion, short answer que...

Candidates are given marks on the basis of six criteria that will evaluate different aspects of writing skills in a medical environment. It is very crucial to understand what is expected for each criterion, to improve your score.  Marks for The Purpose criterion are given on a scale of 0 to 3 ...

Most of the candidates have doubts with regard to use of medical phrasal verbs. Whether they should use the medical phrasal verbs or not.  Generally speaking, it is important that you use some phrasal verbs as these can enhance the quality of your language.  You can use some common phras...

Sometimes, it becomes essential for the healthcare professionals to explain medical conditions in lay terms. Certainly, patients do not know the scientific terminology or the scientific phrases. They would expect you to provide the information in simple words. Check out the following medical condit...

Given below are the verbs. Use the correct form of the verbs to complete the sentences.  Jump, reject, give, treat, analyze, pain, faint, prevent, probe, walk, die, penetrate, perform, transfer, admit, prescribe, limp, prevent. Respond.   Example:  The ulcer perforated the duodenum...

Listed down are important FAQs with respect to OET Listening Sub-Test. Before you take the test, familiarize yourself with what it is as this will help you get a good score in the test.  1 How many parts are there in the OET listening sub-test? OET listening sub-test will have three parts. Pa...

Nurses who are desirous of taking OET should be good at English. It is important that you should be good at communicating in English. Obviously, in any healthcare setting, nurses come across situations where they will have to speak English. Good command over the language will make things simple. Int...

The use of synonyms and antonyms is mostly found in the OET reading sub-test. Yes, the content of the test will have synonyms and antonyms. You can’t expect to find the same words or the phrases in the text given that you may get in the question. Generally, students look at the keywords in the...

OET writing sub-test is considered to be very difficult. But, in reality, it is a piece of cake for anyone who is good at writing.  But, still, even the best of the best candidates who are good at written English fail to score higher in OET writing sub-test. One of the major reasons for low sc...

OET is accepted in the USA Want to work in the USA as a doctor, as a nurse? Do not miss out on this opportunity now. As the USA accepts OET scores. If you are a nurse or a doctor who is looking for wonderful career opportunities then it is time that you take OET.  OET is a test of English tha...

Often, you can hear some kind of Research Trials that the medical professionals have undertaken, or what they are aware of, or on some kind of surveys relevant to their research topic. In such case, you should be ready to answer questions about trials and patient surveys during the OET Part C test. ...

OET is a test of English and you need to have good command over English. It is always encouraged to take English grammar, vocabulary or other English language improvement exercises to check if your language is really up to the level that is needed for the OET.    Given below are a few word...

To get a good score in OET, you need to be good at English. Yes, the Occupational English Test (OET) is the test of English. Do not assume that your medical knowledge will be enough to crack the test. Of course, it is true that it will be helpful. But, it is not the basis of the test. Your English i...

In Medical English or General English, we find some words that have more than one meaning.  And such words can often create confusion when you do not use them correctly.  For instance: The word “PULSE.” It gives two different meanings.  Medical English: Pulse will mean ...

You may be good at writing but OET writing sub-test is a different kind of a challenge.  Yes, you will have to write a small letter of about 180-200 words and this can seem to be simple too but wait, in reality, it is really not so.  This requires a lot of effort. Most of the candidates ...

Whether to use an active form or a passive form in the OET writing sub test is a big question? Of course, there are no fixed rules. But, still it is always recommended that you should make use of passive forms in your OET writing (wherever required).  Check out a few examples: Active: Dr. And...

OET writing sub-test will require you to write a letter.  And this can be anything from a referral letter to a transfer letter and letter of discharge.  Referral Letter  This will indicate that the patient is going to another hospital, clinic or healthcare facility (the reason can ...

In medical communications, a small error can lead to big errors. Therefore, clarity in communication is of vital importance.   Sometimes at the workplace, it happens that the task is not performed as expected or as instructed. Your colleague or your patient may do something that is different t...

Covid 19 has certainly created havoc. The world is still struggling to find ways to get free from the clutches of Covid19. No doubt, it is a difficult time for everyone. But, let it not create any impact on your goals.  If you are a medical professional, and you look forward to working in Aust...

Given below are common adjectives.  Please, fill out the gaps in the sentences given above with the right adjectives. Leaden, eternal, insanitary, aware, compatible, regular, dread-ful, safe, severe, unrequited, untroubled, hoarse, hygienic, inactive, inborn, lethal, motionless, ...

Most of the candidates want to know whether they can use phrasal verbs in OET writing sub-test. In one simple word, yes. There is no such rule that you should not use phrasal verbs.  Phrasal verbs form an essential part of the language and natural English conversation is empty without them. At...

Even advanced learners of English find it difficult to make use of prepositions in the right way.  Prepositions are simple words that are usually placed before nouns.  Or sometimes in front of the gerund verbs.  Examples: On, to, for, from, since, at, in, etc.   The toughest p...

Adverbs are always taken for granted. Yes, most of the healthcare professionals do not focus on what type of adverbs they are using in their OET Writing Sub-Test. But, they are important. They explain what the verb is doing, how the action is. Adverbs give the audience a basic idea of how something ...

It is always good to take a sample test before taking the real OET.  But, taking a sample test is a serious task. You can get maximum benefit if you take a few necessary steps.   Let us first focus on why it is important to take a sample test. Before you take a sample test in OET, you n...

The use of phrasal verbs in healthcare communications is very common. Whether you are a doctor or a nurse, you will make use of phrasal verbs to make the communication clear, and more effective as well. Moreover, it is recommended that you should make use of phrasal verbs in your communication as th...

Your OET writing sub-test is a big challenge. But, there are many test takers who misconceive it to be a simple task. Certainly, writing a letter may sound an easy thing. The word count of 180-200 words doesn’t seem to be challenging. But, it can’t be denied that OET has its own difficul...

Your answer will be made of mixed tenses. And it is important that you make use of the right form of tenses whenever you write.  A small mistake in describing situations can create confusions.  Consider these examples: The patient doesn’t want to eat. (present tense) The patient d...

Most of the OET candidates make mistakes in using the right form of verb while writing a letter of referral. The writing sub-test is easy as the candidate has all the information in the question itself. The test taker will have to focus only on using the information in the right way and form the cor...

Use of correct forms is very important as it can change the complete meaning of the sentence. There are three tenses. Present, past and future. The verb form that is used to describe tenses shall be correct.  Example: I bandage. The blood coagulates. (present) I bandaged. The blood coagula...

In OET Writing Sub-Test, the task is usually a letter. It can be a referral letter. The use of proper adjectives plays a very crucial role.  Adjectives in OET writing sub test  Generally, it is recommended that the letter shall have proper, meaningful and relevant adjectives. You are not...

OET is a test of English and to be able to score higher in your OET, it is important to have good command over English. The content of the test is entirely medical in nature. Grammar, vocabulary, spelling matter a lot. Specially, your OET writing sub-test is a big challenge. Because, your written En...

As a nurse, you will be the first person, patients speak to. And it is your responsibility to ask about the patient's health. Here are some basic things for you to start the conversation. When you want to know about a patient's health, you may ask these following questions: How are you doi...

The use of plurals in OET writing plays a very important role.  Generally, we add -s to the ending of the word to make it plural but not all the words take -s at the ending of the words. For example, the plural of joint will be joints, the plural of appointment will be appointments.  We a...

As a healthcare professional, it is important that you should be acquainted with common medical prefixes, suffixes or a combination of both. In medical English, there are words, phrases or terms which are difficult to understand. Most of the words are either derivatives or are modified versions. Gen...

Use of medical abbreviations is very common. Ever since the development of the mainstream of medicine, medical professionals have been using the abbreviations. Years back, the use of abbreviations was limited to writing prescriptions for the patients. But, today, abbreviations are used in all forms ...

  OET is a test of English. But, it is certainly not the test of medical English. There are many candidates who are confused as to what to use - common English words or scientific vocabulary?  Check out these words  Given below are the anatomical terms and their common versions.&nb...

The use of two-word expressions in medical communications is very common. Healthcare professionals often use these two-word expressions at the workplace, in general communications, etc.  What exactly are two-word expressions in medical English? There are certain words that are used as pairs (...

OET reading sub the test is one amongst the subtests given to medical field students, for checking their English proficiency and knowledge in their field of medical science. Before you attend your reading test, you need to understand the types of questions in OET reading test. The reading subtest co...

As a medical professional, you must have already heard of the OET. Anyone who plans to go to Australia, New Zealand or any other English country knows pretty well how important OET is.  As OET is recognized by the hospitals, healthcare organizations, and institutions across these countries, ta...

Interpersonal skills are very important for all healthcare professionals.  Does OET look at interpersonal skills? The answer to the question is YES.  During your speaking test, you are expected to showcase your skills. Of course, the primary assessment would be how well you can speak. But...

OET candidates will have multiple-choice questions to answer in OET listening sub-test and OET reading sub-test. Answering multiple-choice questions may seem to be an easy task but it really needs some practice. You will have to learn to improve your skills so that you can answer the questions corre...

Taking OET listening test is sometimes challenging to students. Students may panic when it comes to listening test. But you don’t need to worry about it. All that you need to do is to understand types of the questions in listening sub-test. The Listening Sub-Test assess the aspirants, listenin...

OET sample tests can help you with preparing for the OET. By taking OET sample tests you can learn more about the complex nature of the test and will also be able to learn how to overcome difficulties, manage the time, etc.   The purpose of the Sample Occupational English Tests  What is ...

New Zealand can be the best option for the medical field workers, it is seen that in the coming years, the rates of migrants from the health care field has increased due to many factors that are favourable to migrants, workers, and students. The main two factors are the work-life and quality of life...

Because of COVID19 Outbreak, OET tests have been suspended. You will be able to take the tests once the situation is under control.  The tests scheduled for the 4th April and 19th April (and in the US, South America or Canada, 3 April and 18 April) have been cancelled.   But, it is possi...

Are you taking the OET? Or have you already taken OET?  Well, do not forget to collect your OET digital badge. OET exam committee wants your experience of taking OET more memorable for you. Therefore, the exam committee has introduced digital badges.  What are OET digital badges? OET di...

Grade C+ Accepted in OET Writing by NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council)  From January 2020, The UK’s Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has started accepting a grade C+ in Writing in OET. If you get a minimum B Grade in your OET reading sub-test, listening sub-test and speaking sub-test...

Planning to go abroad for work under the medical field? Then you must take OET exam? Are you worried that you are not so sure about your medical knowledge? Then don’t you worry we are giving you some important tips below about how OET does not look into your knowledge much but looks more at yo...

Are you planning to start a career in the UK? And if you are a health care professional be it a doctor in any field or a nurse, you will have to write OET. OET is an English proficiency test that is considered the best for medical professionals who want to practice in the UK. 1)   &...

Healthcare professionals take OET in order to be able to work in an English working environment. This exam has 4 sub-tests and one of which is of listening skills. This listening sub-test has a total of three parts, with the total number of 42 questions only stationed to ask in the field of general ...

Considering grammar to be a very important aspect in the writing sub-test of the OET examination we are going to discuss some important grammar tips that would be useful in the OET writing sub-test. 1)     Sentence formation: Studying or reading is different than writing, writi...

OET is a globally renowned English test, which is taken up by healthcare professionals who would want to work in an English-speaking environment. OET consist of four sub-tests, and one among them is the reading sub-test. The OET reading sub-test consists of three parts, with a total of 42 questions ...

The OET writing sub-test may seem like a difficult task. But, it is really not. For those who can write well with proper grammar, it can be simple. But, do you know sometimes, even the best of the candidates with good command over English fail to perform well in the OET writing sub-test? Yes, it is...

What is OET? And where is OET accepted? OET is the Occupational English Test, which is an assessment conducted by Cambridge Box Hill Institute. It measures the aptitude of a person in the English Language. This test is taken by Health care professionals who want to work in an English-speaking surro...

Amongst the four Sub-Tests Writing tasks are one of them, and we shall in-depth discuss it. OET writing sub-tests are in the format of case studies, which should be written in a required format in the time span of 45 minutes. Where 40 minutes are given for writing and 5 minutes are given for reading...

One of the common questions that many of the OET candidates ask is this: “Can we use abbreviations in OET?” Yes, you can use abbreviations in your OET writing, reading, and listening tests but you should know what you have to avoid. For instance, in general sense, dr. is an abbreviatio...

In English, to change a singular into a plural is not a difficult thing. But, in medical English, you need to know some basic rules. Generally, in English, a plural is formed by adding “S” to the ending of the word. For example: Nurse - Nurses Doctor - Doctors Patient - Patients ...

Do you know there are so many abbreviations that you should avoid making use of when you are taking the OET - Occupational English Test? Whether be it OET writing sub-test or OET reading sub-test, it is recommended that you should not make use of abbreviations or shortened versions of some medical ...

Any English test of international standard will have its own challenges. OET is no exception. But, here, in OET, the challenges are too big. Being a professional, you may think it is easy at one glance as you will find the content of the test to be relevant to your profession. But, in reality, it w...

Want to take OET? Well, it is certainly a good move. Most of the candidates want to know if they can book the OET online. Of course, it is simple and easy to book OET online. But, before you start, focus on the following information: Book OET only through official OET website. Here is the link of...

One of the commonest problems most of the candidates who take OET Listening Sub-Test come across is that they find it almost difficult to manage the time. The recordings are played only once. There is no going back. What if you miss listening to some very important information? Experts suggest tha...

OET is a big challenge. But, anyone with the right resources and practice can easily breeze through the test. OET is for 12 different professions. But, the difference in the content of the test lies only in the Writing and Speaking sub-tests. Reading, and listening tests may not have a big change. ...

Reading sub-test can be attempted with confidence provided you are determined to understand what you read. You just need to allocate time to practice and read a variety of materials to get hang of the language. Here are few tips and tricks to improve your performance on the reading sub-test Cultiva...

  The Occupational English Test will have four sub-tests. And Writing Sub-Test is one of them and it is considered to be very challenging too. Because in this test, your writing skills are tested. Of course, as a healthcare expert, you are expected to be good at writing. Day-to-day tasks at t...

The use of the articles for the symptoms, medical conditions, procedures is often more confusing for a large number of candidates. A lot of non-native speakers of English do not know where to put the articles, how the use of the articles can make a lot of difference in the meaning that they actually...

When it comes to speaking sub-test, there are two essential aspects of the assessment. The assessors will focus on clinical communicative strategy and the linguistic strategy Let us discuss these two aspects of the OET speaking sub-test assessment Linguistic Criteria Strong hold over English lang...

  In OET Listening sub-test, you will certainly write what you hear. That is the rule. But, if you hear something that is not very familiar to you then what? Take a look at the sentence given below: The doctor denied to write the prescription. Prescription (pronounce as pri-SKRIP-shun) Wha...

Do you know the criteria to get a good score in OET writing? Here are a few things you will have to remember while taking your OET writing sub-test. Reading the instructions Reading the instructions is important. Even if you know what those instructions will be, it is recommended that you should c...

Occupational English Test is a test of healthcare professionals. So, it is very plain that the content of the test will mostly be medical in nature. That means, the four OET sub-tests in reading, writing, listening and speaking will have content that reflect healthcare settings. It can be a topic ...

OET reading, speaking or listening may not pose a big challenge for you but when it comes to writing subtest, it is a different story. It can be challenging for you. Even the best of the candidates fear it. Here, in this post, we have listed down some of the basic errors that are related to the us...

For anyone from a vernacular background, speaking English can be challenging. There are many candidates who have good command over the language but still they face problems speaking more confidently. One of the biggest challenges that most of the nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, dentists and othe...

Learning how to write complete, meaningful sentences from case notes In your writing sub-test, you will be given case notes. And of course, these notes are for your reference only. You need to understand and get some ideas out of the notes. But, you can’t use exactly the same sentences or phr...

Nurses often have to deal with a lot of patients/clients. Some are easy to talk to. Some are difficult to deal with. Occupational English Test (OET) wants nurses to have good skills in dealing with patients. Of course, the use of words matters a lot. Your communication skills make a difference. In...

In OET Writing sub-test, keeping the write-up simple is very important. Your examiner will not want you to write something more complex to understand. Make use of the words wisely. Make sure that you pick the words that are common and easy to understand. Before you begin writing your referral let...

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...