Test Information

The Listening sub-test takes around 50 minutes. The exact length depends
on the length of the audio recording. It has two parts and is the same for all
OET candidates.

In Part A you listen to a recording of a consultation between a health

professional and a patient (dialogue). You take notes under the headings
provided while you listen. This part of the test usually lasts around 20
minutes.

In Part B you listen to a recording of a talk or lecture on a health-related

issue (monologue). There is a variety of tasks for you to complete while you
listen. This part of the test usually lasts around 30 minutes.

You hear the recordings for the two parts once only, just as you would in
real life. However, there are pauses during the recordings to allow you time
to write your answers and to read the next heading or question. At the start
of each part, there is some time for you to look through the headings and
questions; at the end of the test, there is time for you to check your
answers.
You are given a printed answer booklet to write your responses in. You may
write in pen or pencil.
Last modified: Thursday, 13 May 2010, 11:27 PM

Test Information

The Listening sub-test takes around 50 minutes. The exact length depends
on the length of the audio recording. It has two parts and is the same for all
OET candidates.

In Part A you listen to a recording of a consultation between a health

professional and a patient (dialogue). You take notes under the headings
provided while you listen. This part of the test usually lasts around 20
minutes.

In Part B you listen to a recording of a talk or lecture on a health-related

issue (monologue). There is a variety of tasks for you to complete while you
listen. This part of the test usually lasts around 30 minutes.

You hear the recordings for the two parts once only, just as you would in
real life. However, there are pauses during the recordings to allow you time
to write your answers and to read the next heading or question. At the start
of each part, there is some time for you to look through the headings and
questions; at the end of the test, there is time for you to check your
answers.
You are given a printed answer booklet to write your responses in. You may
write in pen or pencil.
Last modified: Thursday, 13 May 2010, 11:27 PM