OET listening practice: 80 medical English lessons

80 recordings in the style of the OET Listening sub-test, Parts A, B and C: consultations, workplace extracts and health talks to type and check.

Category
Medical English (OET)
Lessons
80
Segments
2,718
Levels in category
B1–C2
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80 lessons

  1. 1 Test 01 - Part A - Extract 1 B2 · 70 segments
  2. 2 Test 01 - Part A - Extract 2 C1 · 59 segments
  3. 3 Test 01 - Part B - Extract 1 B2 · 13 segments
  4. 4 Test 01 - Part B - Extract 2 B2 · 11 segments
  5. 5 Test 01 - Part B - Extract 3 B2 · 12 segments
  6. 6 Test 01 - Part B - Extract 4 B2 · 14 segments
  7. 7 Test 01 - Part B - Extract 5 C1 · 13 segments
  8. 8 Test 01 - Part B - Extract 6 B2 · 11 segments
  9. 9 Test 01 - Part C - Extract 1 C1 · 71 segments
  10. 10 Test 01 - Part C - Extract 2 C1 · 66 segments
  11. 11 Test 02 - Part A - Extract 1 C1 · 70 segments
  12. 12 Test 02 - Part A - Extract 2 B2 · 93 segments
  13. 13 Test 02 - Part B - Extract 1 B2 · 11 segments
  14. 14 Test 02 - Part B - Extract 2 B1 · 11 segments
  15. 15 Test 02 - Part B - Extract 3 B2 · 10 segments
  16. 16 Test 02 - Part B - Extract 4 B2 · 9 segments
  17. 17 Test 02 - Part B - Extract 5 C1 · 11 segments
  18. 18 Test 02 - Part B - Extract 6 C1 · 11 segments
  19. 19 Test 02 - Part C - Extract 1 B2 · 66 segments
  20. 20 Test 02 - Part C - Extract 2 C2 · 71 segments

What is Medical English for OET?

Medical English for OET is dictation practice for the Listening sub-test of the Occupational English Test, the English test for health professionals. The 80 lessons come from eight practice tests: 16 consultation extracts (Part A), 48 short workplace extracts (Part B) and 16 longer talks and interviews (Part C). You type each line and the checker marks every word. Most lessons are at B2 or C1.

Why Learn Medical English for OET?

OET Listening uses healthcare situations throughout. In Part A you complete a health professional's notes while a patient speaks, so drug names, symptoms and numbers have to be exact. Typing each line of a consultation trains that precision.

Key Learning Benefits

  • Consultation extracts train you to write symptoms, medicine names and doses exactly as you hear them.
  • Part B extracts last about a minute each, so you can practise handovers and team briefings in short sessions.
  • Part C presentations and interviews build the attention you need for two extracts of about five minutes each.
  • Speakers talk at about 175 words per minute (the median across our 80 lessons), so you practise at natural speed.
  • Word-by-word checking shows which medical terms and reduced forms you miss, so you know what to replay.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is OET listening practice?

It is dictation practice with healthcare audio in the style of the OET Listening sub-test. Each lesson splits one consultation, workplace extract or talk into short lines. You type each line, check it word by word, and can read the transcript afterwards.

Who should use Medical English OET practice?

Nurses, doctors, pharmacists and other health professionals preparing for OET. The Listening sub-test is the same for every profession, so all of the lessons suit every OET candidate.

What parts of OET listening are covered?

All three parts. Part A: 16 consultation extracts between a health professional and a patient. Part B: 48 short workplace extracts such as handovers and briefings. Part C: 16 longer presentations and interviews.

Is this suitable for OET exam preparation?

Yes, for the listening skills OET tests: catching clinical details and following longer talks. The lessons don't include OET question papers, so practise the note-completion and multiple-choice formats with official OET sample tests as well.

What CEFR levels are covered?

Almost all lessons are at B2 (48) or C1 (28), with a few at B1 and C2. Start with B2 and move to C1 when you can type most lines correctly on the first try.

Which countries accept OET for healthcare registration?

Healthcare regulators in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand accept OET, as do regulators in some other countries. Each regulator sets its own required grades, so check its current English language standard.

What OET score do I need to work as a nurse in Australia?

Ahpra, which registers nurses in Australia, lists the OET grades it accepts in its English language skills standard. The requirement has changed over the years, so read the current standard on the Ahpra website before you set a target.

Is OET harder than IELTS for healthcare workers?

Neither test is simply harder. OET uses healthcare situations throughout, which many health professionals find more familiar, while IELTS uses general and academic topics. Check which tests your regulator accepts, then choose the one whose content you know best.