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OET Listening

  • The OET Listening Test is the first part of the test and is approximately 40 minutes.

  • 42 questions

  • 3 parts (Part A, B and C)

  • Includes multiple-choice questions and, summary completion, and matching tasks. 

PART A

  • 2 recorded consultations between a healthcare professional and a patient.

  • 24 gap-fill questions based on the information presented in the recording. 

  • Test the test takers ability to understand main ideas, details and implications in a healthcare context. 

  • Write your answers in the blank space provided in the question booklet.

PART A Sample Practice Test

PART B

  • 6 recorded short-extracts related to healthcare situations in the workplace 

  • 6 multiple-choice questions. 

  • Test the test takers ability to understand gist, purpose and make inferences from a healthcare-related dialogue.  

  • Shade the circle next to the appropriate answer. Answers written elsewhere will not be scored.  

PART B Sample Practice Test

PART C

  • 2 recorded longer dialogue or monologue related to healthcare context.

  • 12 multiple-choice questions

  • Test the test takers ability to understand gist, attitude and opinion. 

  • Shade the circle next to the appropriate answer. Answers written elsewhere will not be scored. 

PART C Sample Practice Test (COMING SOON)

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