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 pressureA ward update reinforcing the “five rights” of medication safetyA registrar handover on pneumonia management and discharge planningA surgical nurse’s report following a cholecystectomyA GP consultation about migraine managementA 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 — the second round reveals the correct answers as each question plays, helping you analyse your reasoning and refine your listening strategy.🎯 This session helps you:Build test-ready skills for OET Listening Part BImprove your ability to identify main ideas and attitudesStrengthen comprehension of authentic healthcare communication🌐 Continue Your Practice:Explore premium OET mock tests, Medical English lessons, and exclusive listening practice packs at the Medical English Collection — available now at👉 https://australiabiomed.com/medical-english-collection/Follow The OET Podcast for weekly episodes designed to help you achieve your target score and communicate confidently in professional healthcare settings.⚠️ Disclaimer:All recordings and scenarios are fictional and created for educational purposes only. They do not represent real medical advice or patient care. Content is intended solely to enhance English communication skills for healthcare professionals preparing for the Occupational English Test (OET).
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OET Listening Part A. Season 2 Episode 1
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 AImprove your ability to extract key details in medical EnglishStrengthen comprehension of real-life clinical communication✨ 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 represent real medical advice, patient care, or diagnosis. These materials are intended to demonstrate effective communication and language use in a healthcare context. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals for actual medical concerns or treatment.
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OET Listening Part A. Season 1 Episode 10
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 interactions depicted are designed solely to demonstrate effective communication techniques and language use in a medical setting. Actual medical assessments, treatments, and protocols may vary significantly based on individual patient circumstances and professional medical judgment. This lesson is not intended to teach medicine or how to diagnose. It is essential to consult qualified healthcare professionals for personalized medical advice and treatment.
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OET Listening Part A. Season 1 Episode 9
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 diagnosis. The interactions depicted are designed solely to demonstrate effective communication techniques and language use in a medical setting. Actual medical assessments, treatments, and protocols may vary significantly based on individual patient circumstances and professional medical judgment. This lesson is not intended to teach medicine or how to diagnose. It is essential to consult qualified healthcare professionals for personalized medical advice and treatment.
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OET Listening Part B. Season 1 Episode 8
OET Listening Part B: Healthcare Professional CommunicationsIn 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 1Question: What is the primary purpose of this briefing?Correct Answer: To provide key updates and allocate tasks for the dayThe 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 2Question: What issue does the speaker consider most urgent?Correct Answer: Long wait times in the emergency departmentThe Hospital Administrator mentions several issues, but emphasizes the complaints about long wait times in the emergency department by specifically asking staff to ensure patients are "regularly reassessed and updated on their status." This suggests it's a pressing concern requiring immediate attention, unlike the EMR documentation issues or the upcoming flu vaccination drive (which doesn't start until next week).Handover 1Question: What is the most pressing concern in this handover?Correct Answer: Ms. Lin's worsening cellulitisThe night nurse mentions that for Ms. Lin, "the team is concerned about worsening erythema" and instructs to "reassess her site regularly and escalate if needed." The language used indicates this is the most urgent situation requiring close monitoring and potential escalation. The other patients are described as either stable or already improving.Handover 2Question: What is the paramedic's main concern?Correct Answer: The patient's persistent chest pain despite treatmentThe paramedic mentions that Mr. Roberts "needs urgent cardiac intervention" and specifically notes that "his pain remains at 8/10 despite initial treatment" with aspirin and nitroglycerin. This persistent severe pain despite interventions is highlighted as particularly concerning, indicating it's the paramedic's main worry.Health Professional-Patient Dialogue 1: Question: What is the doctor's primary goal in this conversation?Correct Answer: To adjust the patient's long-term migraine managementThe doctor states "I'd like to adjust your treatment plan" and suggests trying propranolol for prevention, followed by scheduling a follow-up in four weeks. This clearly indicates the focus is on modifying the long-term management strategy for the patient's worsening migraines, rather than just discussing triggers or addressing an immediate issue.Health Professional-Patient Dialogue 2: Question: What is the main purpose of the physiotherapist's suggestions?Correct Answer: To help the patient regain confidence in movementThe physiotherapist addresses the patient's concern about "walking without crutches" by offering to "guide you through some weight-bearing steps today" and gradually reducing reliance on crutches. When the patient expresses worry about pushing too hard, the physiotherapist reassures them. This exchange focuses on building the patient's confidence in moving safely within appropriate boundaries.Want more specialized practice? Visit our website for complete OET courses, exam materials, and specialized resources for all healthcare specialties.Disclaimer: All scenarios are fictional and for educational purposes only. They do not constitute medical advice or clinical protocols.
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