OET WRITING: LETTER FORMAT: 9: (DI – D – A – R – IMTP – EMC – SMH – MIM – CPR)

Dr First Second (title can change to mr or mrs if not a doctor)

Profession (Endocrinologist)
Name Hospital
111 Name Street
City
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11 December 2020
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Dear Dr Second, (address the letter by second name only)
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Re: Mr/Mrs First Second, DOB 20.11.2020 (DOB can be with RE: same line or the line below)
DOB: 20/11/2020
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(IMTP) (INTRODUCTION, MAIN MEDICAL COMPLAIN, TYPE OF LETTER, PURPOSE)
Thank you for seeing Mr First Second, a type 2 diabetic who presented two weeks ago with an ulcer. I am referring Mr
Second to your care for further investigations and management. (Your introductory paragraph should not go into too
much detail but should provide enough information so that the reader immediately knows the reason why you are
writing. Specific instructions should be provided later in your letter)
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(EMC) (EXPAND MAIN MEDICAL COMPLAIN) (Main medical history, any relevant info) (Do not include too many
irrelevant details or left out some important information)
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(SMH) (SECONDARY MEDICAL HISTORY) (Any SMH, Past M/S history, Past Investigation & Management)
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(MIM) (MANAGEMENT, INVESTIGATIONS, MEDICATIONS) (Current or Future Management, I/M I or Referred to to Give)
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(CPR) (CONCLUSION, PURPOSE, REQUIREMENTS)
I would be grateful if you could provide Mr Second with a definitive diagnosis (why I referred the pt). if you require any
further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. (Please contact us with any queries.)
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Yours sincerely,
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Doctor
 OET WRITING: FINAL WRITING FEEDBACK

 After full stop or new sentence use cap, do not use caps after comma. No caps for generic
drugs and diseases, just CAP BRAND name.
 Double check grammar and spelling correctness.
 Do not start sentences with Patient.
 Do not include irrelevant notes - Summarize the relevant information efficiently and
effectively.
 Each of your paragraphs should contain a 'theme' or be about a single issue. The reader
should know what each paragraph is about and its purpose.
 You do not need to 'show off' by using a range of sentence structures. Instead, you need to
use the right sentence structure at the right time to make your meaning as clear as possible.
 make sure that the information in your letter is clear and concise. It cannot be convoluted or
'inefficient'.
 You do not need to 'show off' by using a range of sentence structures. Instead, you need to
use the right sentence structure at the right time to make your meaning as clear as possible.
 Please work on your spelling - Please work on your punctuation.
 Referring spelling with a double r.
 Has + singular.
 First name’s letter always caps.
 Use articles right: A, An, The.
 Check punctuations.
 First paragraph should always mention: type of letter, what you want the recipient to do
(perform checkup or give second opinion), IMTP.
 Summarize 180-200 words, include relevant info and to a lesser extent, exclude irrelevant
info.
 In order to be concise, you need to summarize the relevant info efficiently and effectively.
 Use words that are immediately clear, no fancy words. Be precise in your word choice.
 You do not need fancy or variety of grammar, clarity is key.
 Do not show off by using a range of sentence structures.
 Work on your spelling and punctuation.

OET WRITING: FULL UNIVERSAL LETTER

Dr First Second (title can change to mr or mrs if not a doctor)

Profession (Endocrinologist)
Name Hospital
111 Name Street
City
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11 December 2020
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Dear Dr Second, (address the letter by second name only)
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Re: Mr/Mrs First Second, DOB 20.11.2020 (DOB can be with RE: same line or the line below)
DOB: 20/11/2020
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IMTP (INTRODUCTION, MAIN COMPLAIN, TYPE OF LETTER, PURPOSE) paragraph: Thank you for seeing Mr First Second,
(a xxx who requires xxx) a type 2 diabetic or who presented today with a two weeks history of gastro-oesophageal reflux
with possible stricture (major complain) (comma if short, full stop if long). I am referring Mr Second to you for (reason
for referral) further investigation and an endoscopy if required. OR I am writing to refer Ms. Doe into your care who
is/requires physiotherapy for her broken leg. (Your introductory paragraph should not go into too much detail but
should provide enough information so that the reader immediately knows the reason why you are writing. Specific
instructions should be provided later in your letter)
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Paragraph 1 (EXPANDED PURPOSE & MMI PARAGRAPH): main presenting symptoms and/or main history, what the
patient has been doing to treat himself, relevant notes about weight (mention BMI) and relevant investigations. (Do not
include too many irrelevant details or left out some important information)
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Paragraph 2: secondary relevant symptoms or things the patient did to treat or cope with disease like medications,
relevant history notes (plus family history), social history (smoking, drinking), any allergies, any drugs or investigation I
ordered.
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Paragraph 3 (if needed): any important investigation result, any recommendations I made to the patient, any
prescriptions I gave the patient, how many mg and times daily.
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Closing (DC/MP) paragraph: I would be grateful if you could provide Mr Second with a definitive diagnosis (why I
referred the pt). if you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. (Please contact us with any
queries.)
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Yours sincerely,
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Doctor

OET SPEAKING: FEEDBACK: 6: (IO – IG [A-LE-F] – IG [GI-P-FU-R-P] – FF – S – C)

1. INTRODUCTION + OUTLINE: A. INTRODUCTION: A NEW PATIENT: HELLO AND GOOD MORNING, MY NAME IS
DR. KHAIR. I WILL BE TAKING GOOD CARE OF YOU TODAY. CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME YOUR NAME? AN OLD
PATIENT: HELLO AND GOOD MORNING, I HOPE YOU REMEMBER ME MR/MRS (X: LAST NAME). I AM DOCTOR
KHAIR AND I WILL BE TAKING GOOD CARE OF YOU TODAY.

2. INFORMATION GATHERING: (ASK – LISTEN WITH ENCOURAGEMENT – GIVE FEEDBACK): ONLY ASK ONE
QUESTION AT A TIME (Mr. Peter, can you please tell me about what brings you in today?)  GIVE TIME FOR PT
TO TALK AND LISTEN ATTENTIVELY - PROVIDE FEEDBACK AS PATIENT TALK (hm, aha, yes, and..)  GIVE
FEEDBACK (I do understand what you are going through, I can understand this may be difficult for you, I’m sure
you won’t have any more problems, rest assured this is quite common, Mr. x there is nothing to be too worried
about.)  THEN MOVE TO ASK THE NEXT QUESTION  LISTEN WITH ENCOURAGEMENT  PROVIDE
FEEDBACK.

3. INFORMATION GIVING: (GIVE INFO – PAUSE – GET FEEDBACK/UNDERSTANDING – REACT TO PT’S FEEDBACK -
PROCEED): A.1. GIVE INFO WITH INTRO: (NOW/NEXT, I WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS WITH YOU THE,… ). A.2. GIVE
SUGGESTION: (I KNOW THIS MAY BE DIFFICULT TO DO BUT YOU NEED TO ….). B. PAUSE: (WAIT FOR INFO TO
SINK IN). C. GET FEEDBACK & UNDERSTANDING: (HOW DOES THAT SOUND TO YOU? WHAT DO YOU THINK
ABOUT THAT? HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT MANAGING THAT? ARE YOU FOLLOWING WHAT I’M SAYING? DOES
THAT MAKE SENSE TO YOU?).

4. FINAL FEEDBACK: DO YOU HAVE ANY MORE QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS? IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN FURTHER
HELP YOU WITH?

5. SUMMARIZING: (SO JUST TO SUMMARISE, FIRST WE DISCUSSED X, THEN WE TALKED ABOUT X, …)

6. CONCLUSION: (WELL, MR/MRS X, IT HAS BEEN LOVELY CHATTING WITH YOU TODAY. I AM GLAD I COULD BE OF
SERVICE, PLEASE BE SAFE AND HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY.)
 READING OVERVIEW AND METHOD

 Is divided into three parts: A – B – C.

 Part A: 15 minutes then Part B & C: 45 minutes.
 The whole reading section takes 60 minutes.
 Part A: read workplace text: quickly – efficiently – accurately.
 There are 15 minutes to read 4 different text on a common topic and answer 20 questions.
 The Texts: informational workplace text with variety of formats. Tables/diagrams/texts/…
 Task types: for every text there are 3-4 different question types.
 The first question type is always a simple matching task – so you can orient yourself across the test.
 The 3 types: Matching questions – short answer questions – sentence completion.
 Read each question type set of instructions carefully.
 The total number of questions for Reading Part A is always 20 Questions.
 Two types of readings: Scan reading (keywords) – Search reading (deeper to find specific answer).
 Type two questions: answer a question with a word or short phrase from text, might include words, numbers or
both correctly spelled.
 Type three questions: complete a sentence with a word or short phrase from text, might include words,
numbers or both correctly spelled.
 Part B: read 6 unrelated text 100-150 words, total 6 questions. For each text you will have MCQ with three
options. Read for gist, main points and detailed meaning. All are medical workplace text. Method: Deep read the
text, you have enough time to read the texts. First read the question and then read answers and find the correct
one by reading the text.
 Part C: combined with part B, have 45 minutes for both parts, manage time wisely. 2 unrelated texts about a
medical topic. The texts are app 800 words each and a total of 16 MCQ. For each text there are 8 questions with
each having 4 MCs. Text are usually parts of research. Methods: deep reading. Read question, scan answers,
scan paragraph, then go back and choose correct answer.

LISTENING OVERVIEW AND METHOD

 LISTENING: Lasts 45 minutes and you answer 42 questions in total. Three parts: A – B – C.
 Part A: two 5 minutes dialogues between a health professional and a patient. You will fill in the gap. Listen,
understand and interpret conversations. Each conversation will have 12 gaps. Note down the missing info to fill
in the gaps. Total of 24 questions. Method: two sets of incomplete notes, 30 seconds to read text, listen & fill in.
the patient always says the answer not the doctor. If you get lost, reorient yourself using completed notes and
move on.
 Part B: 6 short monologues and dialogues lasting 45 seconds each, MCQ with three options. 6 different short
recordings. Identify the correct answer for a MCQs with 3 options. Listen to and identify key info. Each question
is preceded by a prompt recording. Method: read and listen to the context, read the questions, scan answers
quickly if possible, choose the best answer.
 Part C: Two 5 minutes recordings, 6 MCQ with 3 choices for each recording. You hear each recording once only.
No pause between questions. 90 seconds reading time (scan read all questions & answers) recording  6
questions no pauses between  6 MCQ with 3 Cs each  Repeat. Method: keep question keyword (focus) on
mind while listening  eliminate incorrect answers  confirm correct answer  move on to next question.