The Occupational English Test (OET) is a specialized English language assessment designed for healthcare professionals seeking to practice in English-speaking environments. At Course Brother, our OET preparation program is meticulously crafted to enhance your communication skills in healthcare contexts. The test evaluates your proficiency across four sub-tests: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking, each tailored to simulate real-world medical scenarios. Our course provides in-depth training with personalized study plans, practice materials, and expert feedback, ensuring you are well-equipped to excel. Whether you are a nurse, doctor, or other healthcare professional. Course Brother's OET preparation will empower you to achieve the scores required for your career advancement. Join us to build your confidence and competence in professional English communication.

The Occupational English Test (OET) assesses the English language proficiency of healthcare professionals who wish to practice in an English-speaking environment. The test evaluates candidates' ability to communicate effectively in the workplace using English. The OET structure is divided into four sub-tests, each focusing on language skills relevant to healthcare contexts: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.

1. Listening
Duration: Approximately 45 minutes
Parts: Three parts with a total of 42 questions
Part A: Two consultation recordings with 24 questions (note-taking task)
Part B: Six short workplace extracts with 6 questions (multiple-choice)
Part C: Two presentations or interviews with 12 questions (multiple-choice)

2. Reading
Duration: 60 minutes
Parts: Three parts with a total of 42 questions
Part A: Four short texts related to a single topic with 20 questions (matching, fill-in-the-blank)
Part B: Six short texts from workplace communications with 6 questions (multiple-choice)
Part C: Two long texts with 16 questions (multiple-choice)

3. Writing
Duration: 45 minutes
Task: One writing task based on a typical workplace situation
Profession-specific: The task is tailored to the candidate’s specific healthcare profession (e.g., nurse, doctor)
Format: Often involves writing a letter, such as a referral, discharge, or transfer letter, using given case notes

4. Speaking
Duration: Approximately 20 minutes
Format: Two role-plays
Setup: One-on-one with an interlocutor who plays the role of a patient or a patient’s relative/carer
Preparation: 3 minutes per role-play for preparation
Content: Profession-specific scenarios where candidates must demonstrate effective communication skills relevant to their field

Key Points:
Profession-Specific Content: The Writing and Speaking sub-tests are tailored to the candidate's healthcare profession.
Integrated Skills: Each sub-test integrates practical and professional scenarios to test the candidate's English proficiency in a realistic context.
Scoring: Each sub-test is scored on a scale from 0 to 500 in 10-point increments, with 350 typically being the passing score required by many healthcare boards and councils.

Understanding the structure of the OET helps candidates prepare more effectively, ensuring they focus on relevant skills and practice using materials that simulate real-world healthcare situations.