The OET Podcast

In this episode of the OET Podcast, practise your OET Listening Part A skills with a realistic GP consultation involving a 34-year-old patient experiencing a persistent asthma flare-up. Listen to the consultation and complete the clinical notes by filling in the missing information using the exact words or phrases spoken by the patient — just like you may need to do in the OET Listening sub-test. You'll practise how to: • Identify key details about respiratory symptoms and their duration • Recognise potential asthma triggers from a natural patient conversation • Pick out relevant information about medication use, allergies and family history • Identify how symptoms are affecting sleep, work and physical activity • Record answers accurately using the patient's own words The consultation explores chest tightness, wheezing and shortness of breath, as well as potential triggers including cold air, strong smells and a recent respiratory infection. You'll also hear about increased reliever use, night-time symptoms…

In this episode of the OET Podcast, practise your OET Speaking skills with a realistic GP role-play involving a 27-year-old contact lens wearer presenting with a red, sticky eye. Work through an OET-style role-play card before listening to a model consultation that demonstrates how to gather relevant information, explain conjunctivitis clearly, provide practical advice and safety-net effectively. You'll practise how to: • Open an OET Speaking role-play confidently and take the lead in the consultation • Ask focused questions about symptoms, contact lens use and hygiene • Rule out important red flags including pain, photophobia and vision changes • Explain bacterial, viral and allergic conjunctivitis in patient-friendly language • Give clear advice about hygiene and when it is safe to resume contact lens use • Provide effective safety-netting and check the patient's understanding The role-play follows a patient with a red eye and sticky discharge who has continued wearing contact lenses despite their…

In this episode of the OET Podcast, practise your OET Listening Part C skills with two extended healthcare recordings exploring chronic lung disease: COPD and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Listen carefully to each recording and answer OET-style questions by identifying the speaker's overall meaning, attitude and intention — not just individual facts or clinical terms. You'll practise how to: • Follow longer healthcare discussions and presentations • Identify a speaker's opinion, attitude and point of view • Recognise the main message behind detailed clinical information • Understand meaning and intention that may not be directly stated • Stay focused and identify key information across extended recordings In the first recording, you'll hear a podcast interview with a respiratory medicine professor discussing COPD, including risk factors, delayed diagnosis, spirometry, pulmonary rehabilitation and the importance of preventing exacerbations. In the second recording, you'll hear a respiratory nurse…

In this episode of the OET Podcast, practise your OET Listening Part B skills with six short extracts from a range of realistic healthcare settings. Listen carefully to each extract and choose the correct answer by identifying the main idea, speaker's purpose, intention and implied meaning — not just the individual words you hear. You'll practise how to: • Identify the main point of short healthcare conversations and monologues • Recognise a speaker's purpose, attitude and intention • Understand meaning that may be implied rather than directly stated • Distinguish important information from distracting details • Make confident answer choices under listening time pressure The six extracts take you across different healthcare situations, including a nurse explaining insulin therapy, a post-surgical nursing handover, colonoscopy preparation instructions, sepsis training for new graduate nurses, a seasonal flu vaccination announcement, and a physiotherapy consultation following knee surgery. After completing all…

In this episode of the OET Podcast, practise your OET Listening Part A skills with a realistic GP consultation involving a young woman presenting with worsening period pain and symptoms suggestive of endometriosis. Listen to the consultation and complete the clinical notes by filling in the missing information using the exact words or phrases spoken by the patient — just like you may need to do in the OET Listening sub-test. You'll practise how to: • Identify key details from a natural doctor–patient conversation • Recognise important information about pain, symptoms and medical history • Pick out relevant family, medication, allergy and social history • Distinguish essential clinical information from conversational detail • Record answers accurately using the patient's own words The consultation explores worsening cyclical abdominal pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, nausea, family history of endometriosis, pain management and the impact of symptoms on everyday life. You'll also hear the doctor discuss…

Sharpen your OET Listening Part B skills with this comprehensive episode of The OET Podcast, designed to prepare you for the Occupational English Test. Immerse yourself in six authentic workplace extracts featuring post-operative physiotherapy, surgical handovers, infection control briefings, emergency medicine training, public health immunisation campaigns, and a nurse-patient dialogue on chronic disease management. Meticulously crafted to replicate the official OET Listening Part B format, this episode challenges you to: Identify the speaker's primary purpose and central message across diverse healthcare settings Strengthen your active listening for clinical tone, professional intent, and implicit meaning Master the art of selecting the correct answer from carefully designed multiple-choice options Perfect for OET candidates, healthcare professionals preparing for international practice, and Medical English learners seeking real-world clinical communication skills. This practice set builds both accuracy…

Boost your OET Listening Part A skills with this engaging episode of The OET Podcast, designed to prepare you for the Occupational English Test. Immerse yourself in a realistic consultation where an adult patient discusses a persistent, itchy skin rash on their thighs, waist, and beyond, suspected to be folliculitis. This episode mirrors the official OET Listening Part A format, helping you: Hone your ability to capture critical clinical details from patient dialogues Practise precise note-taking for accurate consultation records Recognise emotional undertones and patient concerns in clinical settings Perfect for OET candidates, healthcare professionals, and Medical English learners, this practice enhances your confidence and accuracy. For additional OET Listening and Speaking exercises, mock tests, and Medical English resources, visit AustraliaBioMed.com/Medical-English-Collection and explore the Medical English Collection. Keywords: OET Listening Part A, OET practice, Medical English, folliculitis, skin…

Enhance your OET Listening Part A skills with this episode of The OET Podcast, tailored for Occupational English Test success. Immerse yourself in a realistic consultation between a GP and a 46-year-old patient experiencing progressive memory issues, including forgetting appointments and daily tasks, amid concerns of amnesia or dementia. This episode closely follows the official OET Listening Part A structure, aiding you in: Extracting essential medical details from authentic patient dialogues Refining note-taking accuracy for consultation records Detecting emotional cues and implications in clinical discussions Suited for OET candidates, healthcare professionals, and Medical English enthusiasts, this practice boosts precision and confidence. Discover more OET Listening and Speaking exercises, mock tests, and study resources at AustraliaBioMed.com/Medical-English-Collection. in the Medical English Collection. Keywords: OET Listening Part A, OET practice, Medical English, adult health consultation, amnesia,…

Elevate your OET Listening Part B skills with this dynamic episode of The OET Podcast, crafted to prepare you for the Occupational English Test. Dive into six diverse workplace extracts spanning dietetics, medical handovers, nursing protocols, pharmacy training, public health announcements, and a GP consultation on anxiety. Designed to mirror the official OET Listening Part B, this episode challenges you to: Identify the speaker’s main intention and key message in varied healthcare contexts Enhance your active listening for tone, purpose, and implied meaning Practise selecting the correct answer from multiple-choice options Ideal for OET candidates, healthcare professionals, and Medical English learners, this practice set builds confidence and precision in real-world clinical scenarios. Access more OET Listening and Speaking exercises, mock tests, and Medical English resources at AustraliaBioMed.com/Medical-English-Collection. Keywords: OET Listening Part B, OET practice, Medical English, healthcare…

Dive into this episode of The OET Podcast for targeted OET Listening Part A practice, crafted to enhance your skills for the Occupational English Test. Experience a realistic paediatric consultation where a concerned mother discusses her seven-year-old son’s eye injury caused by a stick while playing. This episode replicates the format and pacing of the official OET Listening Part A, helping you: Master extracting critical clinical details from natural dialogue Practise precise note-taking for consultation notes Identify tone, emotion, and subtle implications in patient interactions Ideal for OET candidates, healthcare professionals, and Medical English learners, this episode builds confidence in handling clinical scenarios. For more OET practice materials, mock tests, and Medical English resources, visit AustraliaBioMed.com/Medical-English-Collection. Keywords: OET Listening Part A, OET practice, Medical English, paediatric consultation, eye injury, OET preparation, healthcare English, clinical note-taking,…

In this episode of The OET Podcast, you’ll practise OET Listening Part C — the section that tests your ability to understand academic talks and professional presentations in healthcare. You’ll hear two authentic research summaries delivered by medical specialists: 1️⃣ Dr Anita Verma – Long-Term Effects of a Low-Carbohydrate Mediterranean Diet in Type 2 Diabetes Management 2️⃣ Dr Daniel Cooper – Enhancing Post-Stroke Rehabilitation Through Virtual Reality Therapy Each presentation is followed by six multiple-choice questions that assess your understanding of the speaker’s tone, attitude, and overall message, not just the facts. You’ll also hear a guided review to help you focus on how ideas are developed and interpreted — just like in the real OET exam. This episode helps you build confidence in: Recognising key points in academic lectures Following arguments, results, and interpretations Understanding implicit meaning and tone in professional communication Ideal for OET candidates, healthcare professionals,…

In this episode of The OET Podcast, you’ll practise OET Listening Part B, featuring six short workplace scenariosdrawn from authentic healthcare settings — including team briefings, clinical handovers, and doctor–patient consultations. Each recording is followed by a multiple-choice question that tests your ability to understand the speaker’s main message, attitude, and purpose, not just specific details. You’ll have the chance to listen again with the correct answers revealed at the end of the episode to help you consolidate your learning. This practice session helps you improve your ability to: Recognise tone, emphasis, and implied meaning in professional communication Identify key messages under exam-like conditions Build listening confidence for high-pressure clinical settings Perfect for OET candidates, nurses, doctors, and medical English learners who want to strengthen comprehension and reasoning skills for Listening Part B success. For more OET practice materials, mock tests, and Medical English…

In this episode of The OET Podcast, you’ll practise OET Listening Part A with a realistic paediatric consultation between a GP and a parent concerned about her child’s ongoing respiratory symptoms. The dialogue explores an eight-year-old with persistent cough, poor weight gain, and frequent chest infections, raising the possibility of cystic fibrosis. This listening activity helps you build confidence in: Understanding natural clinical conversations Extracting key details to complete consultation notes Recognising tone, emotion, and implication in patient communication Designed for OET candidates, healthcare professionals, and medical English learners, this episode mirrors the structure and pacing of the official OET Listening Part A test. For more OET practice materials, sample tests, and Medical English learning resources, visit AustraliaBioMed.com/Medical-English-Collection. ⚠️ Disclaimer All scenarios in this podcast are fictional and for educational purposes only. They do not constitute medical advice,…

Prepare for the OET Listening Part C with this presentations. This episode of The OET Podcast is designed for healthcare professionals and OET candidates aiming to strengthen listening comprehension in academic and clinical contexts. Test your understanding with 6 challenging OET-style comprehension questions focusing on speaker attitude, reasoning, and key message interpretation — just like the official OET Listening Part C exam. 🎯 Perfect for learners preparing for: · OET Listening Part C · Medical English for Clinical Research and Trials · Academic communication in medicine Once you’ve listened to the conversation, the answers will be provided so you can check your understanding and measure your progress. ✨ For more premium OET practice materials, mock tests, and Medical English lessons, explore our Medical English Collection. Visit https://australiabiomed.com/medical-english-collection/ to subscribe today! ⚠️ Disclaimer: The scenarios provided are fictional and for educational purposes only. They do not…

Welcome to The OET Podcast, your trusted companion for the Occupational English Test. In this episode, you’ll practise OET Listening Part B, featuring six short recordings from authentic healthcare settings — including team briefings, clinical handovers, and professional–patient conversations. Each scenario mirrors real hospital and community contexts, helping you understand tone, attitude, and key clinical priorities — exactly what the OET Listening sub-test assesses. 🩺 What you’ll hear in this episode: An ED team briefing highlighting teamwork under pressure A ward update reinforcing the “five rights” of medication safety A registrar handover on pneumonia management and discharge planning A surgical nurse’s report following a cholecystectomy A GP consultation about migraine management A paediatric asthma review between a nurse and parent 💡 How to use this episode: Listen carefully and choose the best answer — A, B, or C. Focus on the speaker’s main point and tone, not just key words. Then, listen again —…

Prepare for the OET Listening Part A with this realistic doctor–patient consultation focused on menopause symptoms and management. In this episode of The OET Podcast, you’ll practise identifying key clinical details, improving your note-taking skills, and strengthening your understanding of natural medical conversations — just like in the real Occupational English Test. Dr. Anita guides a patient through common menopausal concerns, including hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, and treatment options such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT). This episode helps you develop confidence in understanding patient history, tone, and intention in authentic healthcare dialogues. Once you’ve listened to the conversation, the answers will be provided so you can check your understanding and measure your progress. 💡 This episode is designed to: Build your listening accuracy for OET Listening Part A Improve your ability to extract key details in medical English Strengthen comprehension of real-life clinical…

In this episode of The OET Podcast, we focus on practicing for OET Listening Part A. You’ll listen to a conversation between a neurologist and a patient discussing sharp, burning pain. During the conversation, you will have an exercise sheet with blanks for you to fill in, based on the key information from the dialogue. Once you’ve listened to the conversation, the answers will be provided so you can assess your understanding and progress. This episode is designed to help you sharpen your listening skills for OET Listening Part A, with a practical scenario that mimics real-life patient consultations. Don’t forget to check out our Medical English Collection for exclusive exercises designed to elevate your medical language skills. Visit ⁠⁠https://australiabiomed.com/medical-english-collection/⁠⁠ to subscribe today! Disclaimer: The scenarios provided are entirely fictional and for illustrative purposes only. They do not constitute medical advice, real assessment procedures, patient management, or diagnosis. The…

In this episode of The OET Podcast, we focus on practicing for OET Listening Part A. You’ll listen to a conversation between a nurse and a patient discussing unexplained fatigue and infections. During the conversation, you will have an exercise sheet with blanks for you to fill in, based on the key information from the dialogue. Once you’ve listened to the conversation, the answers will be provided so you can assess your understanding and progress. This episode is designed to help you sharpen your listening skills for OET Listening Part A, with a practical scenario that mimics real-life patient consultations. Don’t forget to check out our Medical English Collection for exclusive exercises designed to elevate your medical language skills. Visit ⁠https://australiabiomed.com/medical-english-collection/⁠ to subscribe today! Disclaimer: The scenarios provided are entirely fictional and for illustrative purposes only. They do not constitute medical advice, real assessment procedures, patient management, or…

OET Listening Part B: Healthcare Professional Communications In this episode of The OET Podcast, we focus on essential listening skills for identifying key information in healthcare workplace communications. You'll practice interpreting team briefings, patient handovers, and clinical dialogues – precisely the type of professional exchanges featured in OET Listening Part B. Team Briefing 1 Question: What is the primary purpose of this briefing? Correct Answer: To provide key updates and allocate tasks for the day The Head Nurse covers multiple topics including an infection control audit, specific patient cases (Mr. Davenport's pain management and Mrs. Patel's discharge education), and staff shortage issues. While the infection control audit is mentioned, it's just one of several updates. The primary purpose is clearly to give an overview of different matters requiring attention and distribute responsibilities for the day. Team Briefing 2 Question: What issue does the speaker consider most urgent? Correct…

OET Listening Part A: Understanding a Patient Consultation with an Immunologist In this episode of The OET Podcast, we help you sharpen your OET Listening Part A skills with a realistic medical consultation. You’ll listen to a conversation between an immunologist and a patient discussing symptoms related to an immune condition, including fatigue, and recurring infections. As you follow along, you’ll complete an interactive exercise sheet by filling in key details from the consultation. This episode will help you: ✅ Recognize important medical terminology related to immunology. ✅ Improve your ability to extract key details from patient interactions. ✅ Develop confidence in understanding specialist consultations. After the listening exercise, you’ll have the chance to review and verify your answers before we provide the correct responses—ensuring an effective and structured learning experience. Want more specialized Medical English practice? Check out our Medical English Collection for exclusive exercises…

OET Listening Part C: Clinical Consultations and Healthcare Lectures In this episode of The OET Podcast, we explore fundamental listening techniques for understanding extended healthcare presentations and clinical discussions – exactly the type of professional content assessed in OET Listening Part C. Question 1: Why do the speakers compare breathing during an asthma attack to "breathing through a straw with a tiny hole"? To help visualize the combined effects of inflammation, mucus, and bronchoconstriction. This metaphor directly follows the speakers' explanation of how inflammation causes airways to swell, produce excess mucus, and trigger smooth muscle constriction – all three mechanisms working together to severely restrict airflow, similar to the limited air passage through a straw with a tiny hole Question 2: What is the main reason the speakers emphasize the complexity of asthma triggers? It highlights the challenge patients face in avoiding all possible triggers. The speakers discuss numerous asthma…

OET Listening Part B: Healthcare Team Communications In this episode of The OET Podcast, we focus on critical listening skills for healthcare professionals. You'll practice interpreting team briefings, patient handovers, and clinical dialogues – exactly the kind of workplace exchanges featured in OET Listening Part B. What You'll Practice: Identifying key concerns in team updates Understanding clinical priorities in patient handovers Recognizing healthcare professionals' intentions in patient interactions Interpreting both explicit and implicit information in medical discussions Featured Scenarios & Answer Explanations: Team Briefing 1: Ward Procedures Update Question: What is the main purpose of the briefing? Correct Answer: To update staff on general ward procedures The Charge Nurse covers multiple procedural updates including new protocols for post-operative mobilization, monitoring requirements for anticoagulation therapy, and a new incident reporting system. This comprehensive coverage of operational…

In this episode of The OET Podcast, we focus on honing your skills for OET Listening Part A. You’ll listen to a conversation between an ENT specialist and a mother discussing her child’s condition. As you follow along, you’ll have an exercise sheet with blanks to fill in, helping you extract key details from the dialogue. This episode will help you practice: Identifying crucial details in a healthcare consultation. Recognizing medical terms and symptoms related to ENT conditions. Enhancing your ability to pick out important patient information. After listening, we’ll provide the answers so you can check your understanding and track your progress. This practical scenario mimics real-life patient interactions, giving you a valuable opportunity to sharpen your listening skills for OET Listening Part A. For more exclusive exercises to boost your medical English, visit our Medical English Collection: https://australiabiomed.com/medical-english-collection/ Disclaimer: The scenarios in this episode are entirely…

OET Listening Part C: Clinical Consultations and Healthcare Lectures In this episode of The OET Podcast, we focus on essential listening skills for comprehending extended healthcare lectures and clinical presentations – precisely the type of professional discourse featured in OET Listening Part C. Unlike Part B which tests understanding of workplace communications, Part C assesses your ability to follow longer, more complex healthcare discussions, academic presentations, and specialized clinical lectures. You'll practice identifying key concepts, understanding detailed explanations, and extracting specific information from comprehensive healthcare discourse. Featured Scenarios & Answer Explanations: Lecture 1: Autoimmune Disease Case Study Question 1: What was the primary reason the patient sought medical attention? Correct Answer: A combination of ongoing symptoms over months The presentation states that the patient "first presented with persistent fatigue, joint pain, and intermittent low-grade fever."…

OET Listening Part B: Medical Workplace Communications In this episode of The OET Podcast, we focus on OET Listening Part B, helping you understand healthcare workplace exchanges through team briefings, infection control updates, patient handovers, and doctor-patient dialogues. Featured Scenarios & Answer Explanations: Team Briefing 1: Preoperative Assessment Question: What is the main concern regarding Mrs. Patel's surgery? Correct Answer: Her fluctuating blood pressure, requiring close monitoring The speaker states, "her blood pressure has been fluctuating. We'll need to monitor it closely throughout the procedure," identifying this as the key concern rather than her diabetes or general infection protocols. Team Briefing 2: Infection Control Update Question: What is the primary reason for the increase in hospital-acquired infections? Correct Answer: Lapses in aseptic techniques, especially in catheter handling The Head Nurse identifies "a lapse in adherence to aseptic techniques, particularly in catheter…

In this episode of The OET Podcast, we focus on practicing for OET Listening Part A. You’ll listen to a conversation between a GP and a young pregnant patient discussing early pregnancy symptoms, including nausea, fatigue, and cramping. During the conversation, you will have an exercise sheet with blanks for you to fill in, based on the key information from the dialogue. In this episode, you’ll practice: Listening for key details in a healthcare consultation. Identifying medical terms and symptoms related to pregnancy. Improving your ability to extract important information from patient conversations. Once you’ve listened to the conversation, the answers will be provided so you can assess your understanding and progress. This episode is designed to help you sharpen your listening skills for OET Listening Part A, with a practical scenario that mimics real-life patient consultations. Don’t forget to check out our Medical English Collection for exclusive exercises designed to elevate your medical language…