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SpeakingOET Exam Guide

20
minutes
2
questions
2
task type

20 minutes total (3 min preparation + 5 min per role-play). Scored on 9 criteria including Clinical Communication, Intelligibility, Fluency, Appropriateness of Language, Resources of Grammar and Expression. Minimum B grade required.

Task Types

OET Speaking

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Role-Play 1 - Patient Consultation

Simulated healthcare consultation with interlocutor playing the patient (5 min)

Strategies:

  • Show empathy and active listening
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Role-Play 2 - Patient Consultation

Second scenario - different clinical situation (5 min)

Strategies:

  • Manage the conversation professionally
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Golden Tips

  • Practice with healthcare-specific role-play scenarios
  • Use the 3-minute preparation time to plan your approach
  • Balance professional authority with patient empathy
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Common Mistakes

  • Using too much medical jargon with the patient
  • Not showing empathy or addressing patient emotions

Preparation Resources

Recommended resources for Speaking section

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Video

OET Speaking Role-Plays

Practice scenarios for 12 healthcare professions

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Practice

Clinical Communication Skills

Patient-centered communication techniques

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