OET Preparation Blog
Guides, Strategies & Tips
In-depth guides for every OET sub-test, written for nurses, doctors and all healthcare professionals preparing for the exam.
OET Writing Guide: Criteria, Letter Types & Common Mistakes
Complete guide to the OET Writing sub-test: the six marking criteria, letter types for every healthcare profession, case note selection, structure, common mistakes, and time management.
Free OET Sample Test: What to Expect in Listening & Reading
What a full OET sample test looks like: the exact format of Listening Parts A, B and C and Reading Parts A, B and C, how scoring works, and how to use practice tests to reach 350+.
OET Listening Part A: Note-Completion Strategies That Work
Proven strategies for OET Listening Part A: how to use the reading time, predict answers, handle spelling and abbreviations, avoid distractor traps, and recover when you miss a gap.
OET for ECFMG Certification: Score Requirements, Pathways & 2027 Deadlines
Everything international medical graduates need to know about using OET Medicine for ECFMG certification: required scores per sub-test, all six Pathways explained, 2027 deadlines, how to submit scores, and how to prepare efficiently.