The Occupational English Test also known as OET is an English Language test for the healthcare sector. It assesses the language communication skills of healthcare professionals who wish to register and practice in an English Speaking environment. This test is divided into four sub-tests which are Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.
Now, in order to get a considerably good grade to ace this test up to your capacities, we must look at a few useful tips;
Starting with something we all know but tend to overlook, we must ‘Read all the Instructions carefully’ before attempting any of the sub-tests.
Secondly it is extremely crucial to learn how to ‘Skim and Scan’; this is extremely helpful in the listening and reading sections. These techniques help you know what the passage is all about, thus making the locating of information very simple.
‘Do not forget writing limits’ In simpler words, Do not feel tempted to write more than you are required to for if you do so you will not get time to proof read your content which may be problematic. Thus, Time Management’ is the key.
Remember to use the ‘Accepted Abbreviation’ only, anything other than that is undeniably not acceptable to in the OET test.
In the OET listening part, there are short pauses that allow candidates to write their answers beneath headings, Thus, make ‘Effective Use of the Pauses’.
It is highly recommended that one sticks to the ‘Particular Order’ the questions are asked in
. ‘Speaking Clearly and Confidently’ in the OET speaking part is always a plus point.
Lastly, ‘Practice’ is definitely the key to ace anything. Thus practice sample OET test papers in order to be well acquainted with the pattern of the paper.
To make it slightly effortless for you, under this are a few links through which you will be prone to a number of free sample papers of the different sub-tests in the OET exam:
WRITING:
READING:
SPEAKING:
Go through these sample papers to be well acquainted with the contents of the OET test.
