OET
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OET is the Occupational English Test or more commonly referred to as OET and this English language test has been exclusively designed for health care professionals.
Healthcare professionals who are looking to work in the healthcare sector in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Maldives, Malta, Namibia, New Zealand, Philippines, Qatar, Singapore, Spain, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and the United States of America are required to appear for the OET exam in order to establish their proficiency in the English Language in a healthcare environment.
OET Test Format
- The OET test assesses a candidate’s abilities on four different parameters: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
- There are two modules of the OET test:
- Academic
- General
- Format of exam for listening and speaking are same for both the modules. However, the formats of the Reading and Writing section are different in both the tests.
- Mostly, test for Listening, Reading, and Writing tests are on the same day with no break during the test. While test for Speaking is either before or after one week of the test date for rest of three skills.
- Duration for the LRW (Listening, Reading, and Writing) test is 2 hours and 45 minutes while Speaking test lasts for 11-14 minutes.
Exam Pattern :
| OET Exam Pattern | Test Duration | OET Description |
|---|---|---|
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Listening |
45 minutes |
The Listening subsection is divided into 3 parts that test the candidates listening capabilities in various formats. |
|
Reading |
60 minutes |
The Reading subsection is divided into 3 parts that test the candidates reading capabilities in various formats. |
|
Writing |
45 minutes |
The Writing subsection is profession-specific and requires candidates to write a letter of reference. |
|
Speaking |
20 minutes |
The Writing subsection is profession-specific and requires candidates to enact a roleplay from the healthcare environment. |
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| Format | The first two components manage things set in everyday social contexts.
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| Timing | Maximum 30 minutes of audio + 10 minutes of transfer time. Note: Candidates write their answers on the question paper as they listen and 10 minutes are given at the end of the test to transfer their answers to an answer sheet. Care ought to be taken while writing answers on the answer sheet. Poor spelling and grammar are penalized under this section. |
| No. of Questions | 40 questions |
| Types of Questions | Fill in the blanks, maps/ plan/diagram labelling, multiple-choice questions, matching form/note/table/flow-chart/summary completion, sentence completion. |
| Scores | Each correct answer is worth 01 mark. |
The Reading section tests the ability to read for gist, reading for key ideas, reading for detail, skimming, understanding logical argument, and recognizing writers’ opinions, attitudes and purpose.
OET Reading Test: Academic
There are three long paragraphs taken from journals, magazines, and books. The paragraphs taken in this test are meant for those who want to go abroad for higher studies.
| Format | Three paragraphs to read with a variety of questions using several tasks. |
| Timing | 60 minutes Note: Candidates are required to transfer their answers to an answer sheet during the time allowed for the test. No extra time is allowed to transfer the answers. Care ought to be taken when writing answers on the answer sheet. Poor spelling and grammar are penalized under this section. |
| No. of Questions | 40 questions |
| Types of Questions | Multiple-choice, identifying information, identifying the writer’s views/claims, matching information, matching headings, matching features, matching sentence endings, sentence completion, summary completion, note completion, table completion, flow-chart completion, diagram label completion and short-answer questions. |
| Scores | Each correct answer is worth 01 mark. |
OET Reading Test: General
There are three different sections taken from books, magazines, newspapers, notices, advertisements, company handbooks and guidelines. These are materials you are likely to encounter daily in an English-speaking environment.
| Format | There are three sections in the test. Section 01: It may have two or three brief texts or several shorter texts. Section 02: It comprises of two texts. Section 03: There is one lengthy text. |
| Timing | 60 minutes Note: Candidates are required to transfer their answers to an answer sheet during the time allowed for the test. No extra time is allowed to transfer the answers. Care ought to be taken when writing answers on the answer sheet. Poor spelling and grammar are penalized under this section. |
| No. of Questions | 40 questions |
| Types of Questions | Multiple-choice, identifying information, identifying the writer’s views/claims, matching information, matching headings, matching features, matching sentence endings, sentence completion, summary completion, note completion, table completion, flow-chart completion, diagram label completion and short-answer questions. |
| Scores | Each correct answer is worth 01 mark. |
This module of OET is divided into 2 parts: Task 01 and Task 02.
In this section, a candidate’s ability is assessed for addressing the task appropriately by using a wide range of vocabulary and grammar.
Writing task of the Academic module differs from the writing task of the General module.
Writing Test: Academic
| Format | Task 01: Candidates will be given some visual information which have to be described in at least 150 words in approx. 20 minutes. Task 02: Candidates respond to a point of view or argument or problem in at least 250 words in approx. 40 minutes. |
| Timing | 60 minutes Note: Candidates are required to write their tasks on the answer sheets during the time allowed for the test. There has to be a formal style to respond to both tasks. |
| No. of Questions | 2 questions |
| Types of Questions | Task 01: Graph, Table, chart or Diagram Task 02: Candidates will be asked to compose an essay in response to opinions, claims or problems. |
| Scores | Responses/answers are assessed by certified OET examiners. The points for Task 2 are twice than the points of Task 1. |
Writing Test: General
| Format | Task 01: Candidates are asked to respond to a situation by writing it in at least 50 words in approx. 20 minutes. Task 02: Candidates respond to a point of view or argument or problem in at least 250 words in approx. 40 minutes. |
| Timing | 60 minutes Note: Candidates are required to write their tasks on the answer sheets during the time allowed for the test. |
| No. of Questions | 02 questions |
| Types of Questions | Task 01: A letter requesting information or explaining a situation. Task 02: Candidates will be asked to compose an essay in response to opinions, claims or problems. |
| Scores | Responses/answers are assessed by certified PTE examiners. The points for Task 2 are twice than the points of Task 1. |
This module of OET is divided into 3 parts. In this test, English speaking ability of the candidate is assessed. Every test is recorded by the test centre.
| Format | Part 01: The examiner introduces him/herself and asks the candidate general questions on some familiar topics, such as work, hobbies, religion, hometown, and music. (Duration 04 to 05 minutes) Part 02: Candidate is given a card in which there is a topic along with three sub-points to speak on. The candidate is given time of one minute to think and make points if he/she wishes to, and then 2 minutes are given to speak on the topic. Part 03: The examiner discusses the cue card topic by asking some questions and the candidate should be able to speak elaborately. (Duration 04 to 05 minutes) |
| Timing | 11 to 14 minutes |
| No. of Questions | Variable |
| Scores | Speaking ability of candidate is assessed by certified OET examiners. |