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OET structure: a Detailed view

MD Guidance — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 17:42:00 +0000

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OET structure: a Detailed view

Written By: Dana Mustafa AlKahlout, Source: Dr. Basil Haddad and occupationalenglishtest.org website

In this post, we will talk about the four main sections of the test, their components, scoring, and how to prepare for them. Let’s go!

OET structure

First: The Listening sub-test structure

The Listening sub-test consists of three parts, and a total of 42 question items. The topics are of generic healthcare interest and accessible to candidates across all professions. The total length of the Listening audio is about 40 minutes, including recorded speech and pauses to provide you enough time to write your answers. You will hear each recording once and are expected to write your answers while listening.

Preparing tips:

Pick your preferred technique; bits of advice can be found on Youtube.

E2 channel OET (recommended)

Search in OET fighters Facebook group for techniques in every part of the test. DO as MANY sample exams as you can: sample exams can be easily downloaded with audio from OET fighters Facebook group, search for Jahshan listening/reading/collection.

The Reading sub-test structure (taken from the OET official site)

The Writing sub-test takes 45 minutes and is profession-specific. There is one task set for each profession based on a typical workplace situation and the demands of the profession – a nurse does the task for nursing, a dentist does the task for dentistry, and so on.

Preparation tips

Look at some questions and their model answers. Take a brief look at what information they needed to include in the letter about patient details and what they omitted. Look at where they placed the information in the letter.

I advise going through a doc (Writing course) briefly or deeply depending on your need. Notice how they focus on the purpose of the letter and what the reader wants to know than any other details.

Want perfection? Go through some writing videos by E2 channel OET – Jay is a good tutor.

Memorize the template and order of paragraphs- Good to go? START OVER and write your letters.

Finding yourself deficient in some skills (punctuation, grammar…)? will include useful videos and documents in the uploads.

Do I need to have my writing assessed before the test?

The answer is YES if you’re not confident. Doing it for 4 letters by the end of your preparations should be enough. Options:

1. Paid letter correction services: Mr. Ahmed Adel is a good one on OET Fighters or another good one available.

2. A friend who passed the test or is proficient in the English language.

3. Compare it to model answers.

Scoring

The four sub-tests that make up the OET are reported on a scale from 0 to 500 in ten-point increments (e.g. 350, 360, 370, etc). The numerical score will be mapped to a separate letter grade for each sub-test ranging from A (highest) to E (lowest).

There is no overall grade for OET.

The passing score is 350 for each section which equals grade B in letters.

More explaining?

For example, the listening section contains 42 questions with an overall grade of 500 to get the passing score which is 350 you need to get 30 questions right out of the 42.

the same principle applies to the reading subsection which contains also 42 questions, however, in the writing and speaking subsections, there is no number of questions you need to get right to pass. In contrast, you get an overall score of 500 depending on some criteria.

If you want to know more about the scoring and criteria you can visit the OET official website.

Do I need a course for OET?

You should try preparing by yourself at first.

Circumstances where you might consider a course:

1. Your English level is much below average and you do not have much time to improve it.

2. You cannot force me to watch videos, read written courses, or simply all those advice did not help me.

3. You ultimately prefer being actively taught and instructed rather than learning by yourself.

4. You need many more letters to be assessed by an instructor where, occasionally, the price for a course with unlimited letter corrections becomes the same as correcting many letters by a correction service and you could not find a friend to help for free.

Want a course? Stay tuned for our coming OET course with affordable prices for all students.

Record of our OET workshop

Find the record of our OET workshop, which explains everything you need to know about:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_8pia8H0EnWul0uw3RutR0GYKFrJ1cqE?usp=sharing

If you still haven’t read our latest post regarding the OET, read it Now:
https://mdguidance.com/all-what-you-need-to-know -about-oet-an-overview-new/

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All what you need to know about OET: An overview, New

MD Guidance — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 17:36:21 +0000

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All what you need to know about OET: An overview, New

Written By: Dana Mustafa AlKahlout, Source: Dr. Basil Haddad and occupationalenglishtest.org website

All what you need to know about OET. We all are probably familiar with the IELTS, that one test that sticks out in your way whenever you are trying to apply for an international opportunity. And the thought of you preparing for that test with all the money, time, and effort it will take just makes you forget about everything all together.

However, this doesn’t have to be the way anymore, not after OET has taken over. In this article we will answer questions like:
What is OET, how can you apply, and everything else you need to know.

All what you need to know about OET

What is OET?

All what you need to know about OET

OET stands for the occupational English test, and it is an English test to prove that a healthcare professional has the right level of English language that they will need every day at work. It is recognized as proof of English proficiency for registration in the healthcare sector of some countries including the UK, Ireland, Australia, USA, and Canada.

Note

Although this test is targeted for health care professionals, it doesn’t test your medical knowledge in any way, relax.
It is just named occupational since it simulates real healthcare scenarios in every section of the test.

The test sections

Like all other English language tests, the OET measure the student’s skills in the 4 sections reading, listening, writing, and speaking.

All what you need to know about OET

First: listening

Approximately 45 minutes
Same content for all healthcare professions.
Follow and understand a range of health-related spoken materials such as patient consultations and lectures.

Second: Reading

60 minutes
Same content for all healthcare professions.
Read and understand different types of text on health-related subjects

Third: 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, career, or group.

Fourth: Speaking

Approximately 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 career.

Preparation time:

The best part about OET is it really doesn’t take that much effort or time as the IELTS. SO how much is the estimated time for preparation?

If you never practiced these English skills before or your level in English is average, intermediate, or lower:
Give it no more than 6 weeks of 2-3 hours a day.

If you practiced these skills before in IELTS/any other studies, your level in English is upper-intermediate or higher or you can study more than 2-3 hours a day:
Give it no more than 3 weeks.

It is that plain and easy.

Available booking options and prices:

All that you need to know about OET

OET comes in two formats either the paper-based test PBT or the computer-based test CBT.

Difference? No major differences are noted however here are some points you may need to consider:

CBT is more available for countries where there are no test centres.
CBT is better in writing if you are a fast typing person or have an illegible handwriting.

Booking price for both formats CBT and PBT:

$450

Discounts are usually available with group bookings, many groups join the discount in Egypt on (OET fighters) Facebook group. If you join a group in Egypt for booking, you do not have to do the test in Egypt. You can ask to book your any location in the world.

Here we provide you with a very good Facebook Group, where you will meet trainers, experiences, and FAQ:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/158207624573481

So this was an overview of the OET, to know more about recommended materials, courses…etc., follow our next post.

Just follow our New Page: ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTS page where we will talk in detail about OET!
https://mdguidance.com/english-language-tests/

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