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OET Writing: How to Summarise Like a Clinician ...
If you want higher OET Writing scores, you must decide what deserves full detail and what can be summarised—just like a busy clinician would in a real referral. Below is a clear, practical...
OET Writing: How to Summarise Like a Clinician ...
If you want higher OET Writing scores, you must decide what deserves full detail and what can be summarised—just like a busy clinician would in a real referral. Below is a clear, practical...

Why OET Reading Is So Difficult – and How to Im...
Many candidates struggle with the OET Reading sub-test. Even healthcare professionals with strong medical knowledge often discover that passing Reading takes longer than expected. Why? The truth is that...
Why OET Reading Is So Difficult – and How to Im...
Many candidates struggle with the OET Reading sub-test. Even healthcare professionals with strong medical knowledge often discover that passing Reading takes longer than expected. Why? The truth is that...

OET Speaking Criteria
The OET Speaking sub-test isn’t just about fluency—it assesses your ability to communicate effectively in a healthcare setting. Understanding the key criteria can help you improve your performance and feel...
OET Speaking Criteria
The OET Speaking sub-test isn’t just about fluency—it assesses your ability to communicate effectively in a healthcare setting. Understanding the key criteria can help you improve your performance and feel...

OET Writing Criteria
OET Writing Criteria and Descriptors: Purpose, Content, Genre and Style, Organisation, and Language are all featured in this important set of criteria from the OET exam. This is the way...
OET Writing Criteria
OET Writing Criteria and Descriptors: Purpose, Content, Genre and Style, Organisation, and Language are all featured in this important set of criteria from the OET exam. This is the way...

Results – Linkers with Verb Phrases
Using linkers is a key part of OET writing. However, it is not always easy! Below is a simple guide to using cause and result linkers: When you want...
Results – Linkers with Verb Phrases
Using linkers is a key part of OET writing. However, it is not always easy! Below is a simple guide to using cause and result linkers: When you want...

Menu Technique
OET Speaking: The ‘Menu Technique’ Clinical communication skills are essential for healthcare professionals to effectively communicate with patients, colleagues, and other stakeholders in a healthcare setting. Providing Structure is...
Menu Technique
OET Speaking: The ‘Menu Technique’ Clinical communication skills are essential for healthcare professionals to effectively communicate with patients, colleagues, and other stakeholders in a healthcare setting. Providing Structure is...