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The OET Test
The OET Test
Passing the Occupational English Test (or IELTS Academic) is a pre-requisite for being a registered health professional in Australia (or New Zealand). As a registered health professional you can enjoy a better-than-average salary, follow a satisfying and challenging career, live life to the full, plan holidays, enjoy a peaceful country. So you decide is it worth the work and expense?
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You have already invested lots of time and mon f y to i e t a w Health Proeessgotno l:here you are now The Australian Government wants you to speak, write, listen and read English at a high proficiency level, in order to become a registered and practising health professional.
OET W orkshop
The OET Workshop has writing, reading, listening and speaking materials to help you prepare for the OET Test. You need: access to an internet broadband connected computer Skype software - with headset / mic The OET Workshop also runs classroom-type Workshops. Our next one will run for 4 days: Monday 10th January Thursday 13th January 2011 10am to 4pm each day [Refreshments included]
OET W orkshop
OET W orkshop
OET W orkshop
Good grammar and spelling [Control of Linguistic Features] Completing all the given tasks [Overall Task Fulfillment] Logically written letter cohesive keeping to the main points relevancy [Comprehension of Stimulus] Ones writing style [keep it formal not familiar language] Correct letter format (dated / paragraphed / a reference line / a suitable finishing paragraph / minimal abbreviations)
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Use only last name / or Title First & last name / age if known I am referring the above named patient who is suffering from . For the past five years, . Since admission / Since first attending this Clinic, the patient has been treated for Please examine and assess this patients suitability for a hip replacement Yours faithfully,
O E T Reading
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Criteria for the Reading Test Your overall score for Part A = 1/3rd Your overall score for Part B = 2/3rd
Lets say you get 22 out of 30 for Part A And 8 out of 10 + 8 out of 10 (two Part Bs) = 22 + 8 + 8 = 38 out of 50 2/3rd of 38 = 12.7 X 2 = 25.4 1/3rd of 38 = 38/3 = 12.7 25.4 + 12.7 = 38.1 of 50 38.1 X 2 = 76.2 = a solid pass
AT OUR READING WORKSHOP we show you the strategy to apply to successfully complete a Part A reading exercise DONT spend too much time on just one question leave it - keep going - and come back to it at the end USE a soft pencil(s) and have an eraser if necessary
OET W orkshop
OET W orkshop
OET LISTENING
Part A a consultation 10 12 minutes Part B - a lecture (monologue) 25 minutes
Use the read ahead time effectively Listen for clues change in intonation a longer pause Make abbreviated notes while you listen Do lots of practice tests - Understanding the context and being familiar with the topic will certainly help you. You need to be able to block out extraneous noises - really concentrate on what is being said.
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Note-taking skills
Most of us take notes to record important information such as phone call messages Note-taking increases our listening efficiency Efficient note-takers use symbols and abbreviations - for example, use hospzn for hospitalization; use medctn for medication. Can you think of any? Part B listening is spoken quickly in parts you need to be able to write abbreviated notes, in English, while listening to English.
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IN A NUTSHELL . . . . . .
If you are not marvellous at English grammar start doing crosswords, or online grammar quizzes To improve your speaking start talking to your house mates, your neighbours, fellow supermarket shoppers, your travelling companion, the stranger on the seat next to you. The more you speak, the better you get. To improve your reading read, read, read, read. To improve listening practise taking notes while listening to the TV news or radio news. Get some help from the OET Workshop! We are very affordable and know how to help you pass the OET !
OET W orkshop
OET W orkshop