How is the speaking section of the OET conducted?
The OET speaking section simulates real-life healthcare interactions. Here's a breakdown of the format: Face-to-Face Role-Plays: You'll engage in two separate role-plays with a trained OET interlocutor. They might portray a patient, their family member, or another healthcare professional, depending on the scenario. Profession-Specific Focus: The role-plays will be tailored to your specific healthcare profession (e.g., nurse, doctor, dentist). This ensures the assessed communication skills are relevant to your field. Preparation Time: Before each role-play, you'll receive a card with details about the scenario and have three minutes to plan your approach. Warm-Up Conversation (Optional): An informal conversation with the interlocutor may precede the role-plays to help you relax. This conversation is not assessed. Recording and Assessment: The entire speaking section is recorded. Two official OET assessors will later evaluate your performance based on...