About the Course
The Occupational English Test (OET) is specifically designed for healthcare professionals who need to prove their English proficiency for work or study in an English-speaking environment. Recognized by healthcare regulators, hospitals, and universities worldwide, OET assesses your ability to communicate effectively in medical and clinical settings.
What Will You Learn?
Through this test preparation, you will gain:
• Advanced English Communication Skills: Enhance your ability to understand and use English in academic, professional, and real-world contexts.
• Workplace Language Proficiency: Learn how to effectively communicate in English across various professional scenarios, including emails, meetings, and presentations.
• Exam Strategies and Techniques: Master the skills needed to perform confidently in all test components—listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
• Confidence for Global Opportunities: Build the language foundation necessary for university success, visa applications, and career advancement in English-speaking environments.
Here's an overview of key topics and concepts:
OET Structure Overview
Healthcare-specific English
Role-based Speaking Practice
Writing Referral and Discharge Letters
Compliance with Regulatory Standards
Mock Exams and Clinical Feedback
Course Curriculum
Our comprehensive curriculum is designed to develop your English proficiency across all key areas assessed in international English tests and professional environments:
1. Introduction & Diagnostic Assessment
o Overview of the test format and scoring
o Initial assessment to identify strengths and areas for improvement
2. Listening Skills
o Understanding conversations and lectures
o Note-taking techniques and answering question types
o Practice with real-life audio scenarios
3. Reading Skills
o Skimming and scanning for information
o Analyzing texts from academic and workplace contexts
o Tackling multiple-choice, matching, and true/false questions
4. Writing Skills
o Structuring essays, reports, and formal letters
o Grammar, vocabulary, and coherence improvement
o Timed writing tasks and personalized feedback
5. Speaking Skills
o Developing fluency and pronunciation
o Role-plays, interviews, and discussion practice
o Strategies for answering common speaking prompts
6. Test Strategies & Mock Exams
o Time management techniques
o Full-length mock tests with detailed feedback
o Tips for improving performance under pressure
7. Professional & Academic English Focus
o Language for workplace communication (emails, reports, meetings)
o Academic English for university success (lectures, research, seminars)
Vinod Richards
