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ListeningOET Exam Guide

45
minutes
42
questions
3
task type

45 minutes, 42 questions. Scored A-E (A=highest). Minimum B grade required for most registration bodies.

Task Types

OET Listening

1

Part A - Consultation Note-Taking

24 questions

Listen to a healthcare consultation and complete notes (24 questions)

Strategies:

  • Focus on patient history and key clinical details
2

Part B - Short Workplace Talks (6 questions)

6 questions

Listen to short workplace extracts (e.g. team briefings, handovers)

Strategies:

  • Identify the purpose of each extract
3

Part C - Longer Presentations (12 questions)

12 questions

Listen to longer presentations or interviews on health topics

Strategies:

  • Note the speaker's opinion and stance
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Golden Tips

  • Practice note-taking with real consultation recordings
  • Learn common medical abbreviations and terminology
  • Part A plays once only - concentrate fully
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Common Mistakes

  • Missing key clinical details while writing
  • Not using standard medical abbreviations

Preparation Resources

Recommended resources for Listening section

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Practice

OET Listening Practice

Healthcare consultation recordings

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Video

Medical Abbreviations Guide

Common abbreviations for OET

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OET Listening | Section Guide | ICS English