In this 17th episode of the OET podcast series by Swoosh English, the UK English language teachers Scott and Una are here to help you with OET Listening  Part B. In this podcast, we discuss what to expect in this part of the OET exam and how you can prepare effectively. This section tests your ability to understand English in common healthcare settings. The task involves listening to short recordings such as hospital briefings, team meetings or conversations about patients and answering questions. You have to know more than general professional terminology to score well in this section of the OET Test. In this episode, you can listen to some tips that can help you prepare for this task. You can also find out how to manage your time efficiently to finish the task on time. Check out our online OET course to find out more about how to score better on your OET test. Use the code PODCAST10OFF to get up to a 10% discount on all courses. 

In this 16th episode of the OET podcast series we have UK English language teachers, Scott and Una, discuss how to score well in  OET Listening  Part A. As you might already know, the OET Listening Test is divided into three parts, A, B and C. In this podcast, we will be focusing on Part A and how you can prepare to score well in that section. In this part, you will hear two consultations between a patient and healthcare professional and will complete 24 gap-fill questions. While this may seem like a difficult task, with our expert guidance you can easily score on this test. Join one of our online OET courses and get more pointers from our teachers. You can also use the code PODCAST10OFF to get a 10% discount.

In this 15th episode of the OET podcast OET English teachers from the UK, Scott and Una, talk about how to use scanning for your OET Reading Test. Scanning is a technique that you can use to save time and finish your OET test on time. You can listen to how scanning is different from skimming and when you need to employ these techniques to get the best results. We also provide you with some examples that will help you to understand the technique correctly. You can use scanning in  OET Reading Parts A, B or C to help you locate the information you need. We also discuss the importance of topic titles in scanning and how they can convey relevant information that can help you score better on your OET Reading Test. You can join our online OET course and learn more about how to score good marks in your OET Reading from an expert teacher. Use the code PODCAST10OFF to get a 10% discount too. 

In this 14th episode of the OET podcast series, Scott and Una, discuss a very important technique used to score highly in the OET Reading Test, skimming. This podcast is all about using the skimming technique in OET reading tasks. There are several aspects to skimming in OET reading sections and it needs to change for Parts A, B and C. You can learn how to apply skimming on big and small passages and how much time it can save for revising your answers later. Make sure you listen carefully as we discuss the main pointers to keep in mind while attempting OET Reading. You can learn many more tips and techniques like skimming by joining our online OET course. Make sure you use the discount code PODCAST10OFF to get a 10% discount on all courses. 

In this 13th episode of the OET podcast, Scott and Una talk about  OET Reading Part C. This section of the OET test focuses on medical journals, research papers, and other publications. This section aims to test how well the OET student can understand and analyse attitudes and opinions. In this podcast, we provide you with valuable insights into how you can prepare well to positively impact your score in this part of the OET exam. You can also find several more learning points by enrolling in our online OET course. You also get a 10% discount on any course by using the discount code PODCAST10OFF.

In this 12th episode of the OET podcast from Swoosh English, UK English teachers, Scott and Una, discuss  Part B  of the OET Reading Test. This section of the OET exam assesses how quickly you can analyse professional documentation and derive conclusions from them. This OET exam task is a timed one and we share how to manage your time effectively in this podcast. We also give OET exam preparation pointers that can increase your chances of passing your OET Reading Test on the first attempt. You will get much more of these professional coaching tips from our OET online courses. Use the code PODCAST10OFF to get a 10% discount on any course of your choice. 

In the 11th episode, Scott and Una share their expertise on how to gain a high score in Part A of the OET Reading Test We discuss the structure of this section and how you need to manage your time effectively to score at least a B. OET Reading Part A tests your ability to read for gist and specific detail,  and we provide tips that will help you prepare for this aspect of the OET exam. To learn more about OET examinations and how to prepare for them, enrol in one of our online courses. Use the code PODCAST10OFF to get a 10% discount on all courses.

In episode 10 Scott and Una are discussing ways in which a student can improve their marks in the OET Reading and Listening sections. We talk about some easy ways in which you can prepare for your OET Reading Test with the help of medical journals and publications, as this helps in building your vocabulary. For OET Listening we advise you on listening to authorised medical podcasts that can help in sharpening your listening skills. Make sure you pay attention to the tips we share at the end as this can be very useful for your OET exam preparation. To learn more, enrol in one of our OET online courses. Use the code PODCAST10OFF to claim a 10% discount too. 

In this 9th episode of the OET podcast UK English teacher Una interviews Scott on his experience of being an OET interlocutor. Scott was working in Australia as an OET teacher and he shares his experience being an interlocutor including tips on how to pass the OET speaking task. Scott also shares some tips on how to prepare for your role-play that will allow you to score well. You can learn more about OET speaking from one of our OET online courses. Use the code PODCAST10OFF to get a 10% discount on any course of your choosing. 

In episode 8 expert OET teachers, Scott and Una, talk about the importance of being empathetic in your OET speaking task. Empathy is one of the key factors to master if you hope to become a healthcare professional in an English speaking country. In the OET speaking test, you will have to make your patient comfortable and reduce their anxiety. This can easily be done using empathy. There are several factors to it, such as making sure you greet them properly, expressing an understanding of their pain and making sure that your words provide comfort and support during the OET speaking task. There are many other tips that you can learn from our OET courses online. Use the code PODCAST10OFF  to get 10% off on any OET courses.

In episode 7 of our OET podcast series Scott and Una discuss how to score highly in the OET Speaking Test. This is one of the worrying tasks that many students attempting to pass the OET examination have to face. We make this task less stressful by preparing you with the fundamentals of role-playing. In this podcast, we talk about how to make use of your vocabulary in an effective way to communicate with ease and then talk about some common practices that can go a long way in ensuring you get a good OET exam score. You can also learn more about our OET speaking lessons from our courses. Use the code PODCAST10OFF to get 10% off on any course. 

In episode 6 Scott and Una talk about the use of tenses. Tenses are an important part of the OET letter writing process and a lot of students struggle with them. In this podcast, we talk about how you can use the main verb tenses like: Present simple Past simple Present perfect Present continuous The podcast also discusses the common errors that occur while transferring details from case notes to OET referral letters. You can learn more about the essential grammar needed to get an A or a B on the OET test from our Essential Grammar Course. Use code “PODCAST10OFF” to get a 10% discount. 

In our fifth OET podcast your expert UK English teachers, Scott and Una, are back to discuss how to use articles and connectors in the OET writing task. We have seen a lot of students not using articles and connectors while transferring details from the case notes and this costs them a lot of marks. In this podcast episode, the correct use of articles and connectors is clarified. We also talk about doing a timed writing test to assess how well you are progressing with your OET preparation. Don’t forget to check out our OET exam preparation courses and use code PODCAST10OFF to claim a 10% discount on all purchases. 

In this 4th episode of the OET podcast by Swoosh English, expert English teachers Scott and Una discuss how to use case notes to your advantage in the OET writing task. We address how many students tend to just copy the details from the case notes into their letters. You can learn how to use your professional knowledge along with the case notes to create a cohesive OET referral letter in this podcast. We also discuss the importance of time management skills while attempting your OET writing task and show you some examples of correct answers to write for your OET writing task. You can find more information about OET referral letter writing here. Use code “PODCAST10OFF” to get a 10% discount across any of our exam preparation courses.

In the third episode of our podcast series, UK OET tutors, Scott and Una, talk about the 6 different assessment descriptors that can help you in passing your OET exam. These are: Purpose  Content  Conciseness and clarity  Genre and style  Organisation and layout  Language Understanding these markers will help you to successfully navigate your OET exam preparation. Enjoy this podcast and be back for our next one where Scott and Una will take you through how to use the case notes. Also, check out our page for the latest podcasts on OET exam preparation. You can also buy one of our premium OET test preparation courses with a 10% discount by using the code PODCAST10OFF.

In this second episode of the OET podcast, you can learn about how to write an OET referral letter for Nurses and Doctors. English language teachers, Scott and Una, talk from experience about how OET referral letters are scored. They also share several tips on how to score well in your OET referral letter writing by discussing common mistakes that are seen in student referral letters and discussing how to avoid them.  Check our effective OET courses that can help you pass your OET exam. You will get access to more writing corrections from professional teachers which will aid first-time passing above any form of self-study. Use code PODCAST10OFF to get 10% off any OET exam course. 

In this episode of the OET podcast by Swoosh English you will be introduced to the key learning techniques for passing the Speaking and Writing parts of your OET exam. Experienced UK English teachers, Scott and Una, explain how to approach these sections of the OET test to get the best score. Improving your Speaking and Writing skills allows you to become more confident for your OET test. This podcast also takes you through some learning techniques that you can implement to improve your study methods like: Communicating for a purpose Practising your  speaking Using writing correction tools Receiving feedback on your  speaking Reviewing the fundamentals. You can find out more about Swoosh English OET exam preparation courses here. Also, don’t forget to use our 10% discount code PODCAST10OFF when buying any course.