r/OETforECFMG

Hello everyone,
I hope you are all doing well.

I am currently preparing for the OET exam, and I am finding the writing section quite challenging. I sometimes struggle with structuring my letters clearly, choosing appropriate formal language, and managing time effectively.

I would really appreciate any advice, tips, or strategies that have helped you improve your writing skills for OET. In particular, I would be grateful for guidance on how to organise the letter properly and avoid common mistakes.

Thank you in advance for your support.

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Like one bad score prediction, one failed block, one Reddit post, or one comparison suddenly erases everything they already survived to even reach this point.

But pause for a second and really think about your journey.

You passed prerequisites people quit during.
You survived medical school exams, rotations, sleepless nights, self doubt, burnout, sacrifices, pressure from family, pressure from yourself, and moments where you genuinely questioned whether you were capable.

And despite all of that… you’re here.

Preparing for Step 2.

Do you understand how far that actually is?

You did not accidentally end up here. You earned your seat at this table.

This exam is hard because medicine is hard. But difficulty does not mean you are incapable. It means you’re doing something that demands growth.

Have confidence in the work you’ve already put in. Reflect on the obstacles you’ve already overcome. The version of you from years ago would probably be shocked you even made it this far.

Rooting for all of you. Keep pushing. 💪🙏

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 Gastroenterologist

John Hospital

 Kingston

14/06/2021

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Re: Ms. Aime Hall, DOB: 11/04/1982

I am writing to refer Ms Hall who has
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Today Ms Hall presents with the
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My provisional diagnosis is gastro
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the intake of coffee and alcohol and pantoprazole 40 mg daily was
prescribed

It would be greatly appreciated if you could assess and manage as well as further investigation regarding her condition.

If you have
any question, please feel free to contact me.         

Yours sincerely,

 Doctor

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I got my results…😣 I felt that it was too difficult but I am so dissapointed now about writing and Listening score…

Writing 220
Listening 290
Reading 350
Speaking 340

Is it worth remarking the speaking score? Because if I passed two tasks, I only have to retake the other two.

I have heard people always talking about oet being easy , no need to prepare etc
But when I did the mock it seems very stressful
I feel I’m not at all prepared. I also work from 9-5
Any suggestions of how to prepare in the last few days??

I'm suffering with reading and listening, my score are around 28/42

I did oet free tests on computer but taking 42/30 how can i improve it

please help me from where can i study

Suggest me other recourses pleeeaseee

God be praised. I passed OET first attempt after having 8 in writing with CELPIP on 2 occasions. What's helpful: Practice with the 4 sample practice tests back to back. Use chatgpt for writing and speaking, keep practicing until you receive feedback from chatgpt that you are at your desired level. Work with the suggested phrases from AI and use it for your subsequent writing and speaking practices. For listening and reading, while practicing go over your answers with the script after marking and listen or read again. In all, with good preparation and prayers, success is certain.

need a speaking partner female

I want to share my experience with OET so others don’t go through unnecessary stress like I did.

Please note that this only my personal experience. Nothing more.

When I first planned to take OET, most people around me said it was an easy exam and that passing is almost guaranteed. In reality, that was misleading — OET is not easy. The questions are very specific, especially in listening and reading.
The questions can be very tricky with specific details and context.

During my first attempt, I felt confident because I believe my English is good (I previously scored 90 in TOEFL). However, I failed. I received B in all subtests except Speaking, where I scored 320.
I was surprised because I thought I performed well. I later realized I was not fully aware of how important the clinical communication criteria is in Speaking. Although I had preparation sessions with an OET tutor, this aspect was not emphasized enough for me.

It was a very stressful period while waiting for results and even after requesting a remark (which took around three weeks and did not change the score). I then booked another attempt immediately. And again, I had to take few days off from work and to drive 3 hours to the exam center. I was worried that even if I pass speaking this time, I might end up failing in writing or other subtests. Scoring B in writing in particular is somehow difficult.

I am happy to say I passed in my second attempt.
My scores:
Speaking 380, Writing 370, Reading 440, Listening 380.

TL;DR:
OET is not an easy exam — it requires targeted and early preparation. Early so you still have enough time before specific deadlines.

Learn the marking criteria for Writing and Speaking.

Listening and Reading can be very tricky, so practice under exam conditions.

Results can be unpredictable, especially Speaking and writing. Prepare for this.

Prepare early and don’t underestimate the exam.

OET requires preparation. Focus on criteria, not just English level.

My Oet is tomorrow and I’m struggling with reading part C. How are people passing with high scores. I’ve only done OET official samples, some passages seem easy however, some are extremely difficult.. I’m so lost please any tips/strategies or patterns to follow.

Listening:420

Reading:400

Speaking:400

Writing:360

To begin with, I am not a native English speaker and I think the one thing that has helped me clear this test was watching English shows( with subtitles on).

My prep time was very fragmented , maybe some 5-6 days or even less.

I practiced speaking with chatgpt and asked it to grade my letters.

I practiced with oet sample tests and that's about it.

I felt kinda under prepared but during the test I was confident I will pass. It wasn't difficult at all.

In my opinion, doing just oet sample tests will suffice if you're in a time crunch like me.

Took my test today (computerized), speaking on saturday,

How long does it usually take to get my results?

Looking someone for oet speaking practice. Exam next month.