OET preparation course

Course aims

In this course, participants will be supported in preparing for their OET exam through:

• Familiarising them with each of the four skill sections of the OET exam (speaking, listening, reading and writing)
• Exploring effective strategies for each part, and putting these into practice
• Taking timed practice tests, and receiving in-depth feedback on mock writing and speaking tests
• Exploring a range of useful OET resources and strategies
• Connecting them with other healthcare professionals studying for OET
• Reflecting on their individual progress towards being exam-ready, and deciding what their next steps will be

Course features

• 2.5 hours of classes on each day of the course (24 taught hours in total, usually in the mornings)
• Experienced OET tutors
• 2 hours of set homework and/or independent study are expected on each day of the course
• Access to a dedicated online learning platform for this course (available for one year after the end of the course) containing:
  • daily class materials and homework tasks
  • a range of useful OET learning resources and practice test questions (some of which are not widely available online)
  • recordings of the live classes (so that participants can re-watch these at a later date if they wish to)
  • a discussion forum where participants can post questions and share useful resources and strategies for succeeding in the exam
• in-depth feedback on writing tasks and mock speaking tests
• meet other healthcare professionals who are working towards their OET exam
• exam and study tips from a successfully requalified health professional
• an opportunity to reflect on one’s learning needs going forward, via a 1:1 tutorial with a tutor and an individual action pla
• certificate of completion if you attend 85% or more of the taught sessions and complete the majority of the set homework

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