OET Preparation Blog

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In-depth guides for every OET sub-test, written for nurses, doctors and all healthcare professionals preparing for the exam.

OET Writing

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.

July 22, 2026·12 min read
OET Preparation

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+.

July 22, 2026·10 min read
OET Listening

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.

July 22, 2026·9 min read
OET for IMGs

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.

July 22, 2026·11 min read