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10 OET (Occupational English Test) Speaking practice tests in the real format, timed like the exam, with answers when you finish. About 20 minutes: a short warm-up that is not assessed, then two role-plays of about 5 minutes each, with 3 minutes to prepare each one. You play your own profession; the interlocutor plays a patient or a relative. Choose Nursing or Medicine. Every role-play has the candidate card, the interlocutor's cues, model answers and a full model dialogue.

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OET (Occupational English Test) Speaking Practice Test 1 with Answers

A free, interactive OET (Occupational English Test) Speaking practice test with answers, about 20 minutes.

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Part 1 — Speaking — Nursing Role-play 1: wound care after surgery

You have 3 minutes to read the role-play card and prepare. The role-play then lasts about 5 minutes. You are the nurse; the examiner plays the patient. Press play to hear each line, then answer in the pause. Compare with the model answer afterwards.

Hello, nurse. They said you'd come and talk to me about going home. Example: Hello, I'm Sam, one of the nurses looking after you today. Yes, you're going home tomorrow, so I'd like to go through how to look after your wounds. Before I start, how are you feeling about going home?
Honestly, I'm really worried. What if the wounds open, or get infected? I've never had an operation before and I live on my own. Example: That's completely understandable, especially as it's your first operation and you won't have anyone at home to check for you. The good news is these are four very small cuts, and they're closed with a special skin glue, so they're very unlikely to open. Let me explain exactly what to do, and then you'll know what to look out for.
I was told I have to keep them dry. Does that mean I can't have a shower? Example: Yes, you can shower. The dressings are waterproof, so leave them in place for another two days, then you can take them off. When you shower, let the water run over the wounds, don't scrub them, and pat them dry gently with a clean towel. What I'd ask you to avoid is baths, swimming pools or hot tubs for about two weeks, because soaking can soften the glue.
OK. And the glue, do I need to get it taken off? Example: No, nothing needs to be removed. The glue will gradually peel off by itself in about seven to ten days. Please don't pick at it.
How would I know if it was infected? Example: Good question. A little bruising is normal. But if you notice any wound becoming more red, swollen, hot or more painful, rather than less, or if there's any yellow or smelly discharge, or you feel feverish and unwell, then please phone your GP or the ward. I'll give you the ward number on your discharge letter. Could you tell me back what you'd look out for?
Redness, swelling, pus, a temperature. Actually, there's something else. I've got this strange pain in my right shoulder. Has something gone wrong? Example: I can see why that would worry you, but no, that's very common after keyhole surgery. During the operation, the surgeons fill the tummy with gas so they can see, and a bit of that gas irritates a nerve that shares a pathway with the shoulder. It usually settles within a few days. Walking around helps it disperse, and regular paracetamol will help with the discomfort.
That's a relief. Oh, and next week I have to take my dog to the vet. He's old, so I have to lift him into the car. Example: I understand your dog needs to go, but I'd strongly advise against lifting him. For four to six weeks, you shouldn't lift anything heavy, because the muscles inside are still healing and there's a risk of a hernia. Is there anyone, a neighbour or friend, who could lift him for you or take him?
I suppose my neighbour could help. He's offered before. Example: That would be ideal. Short walks are really good for you, though, so do keep moving. And no driving until you can do an emergency stop without pain. So, just to check, what are the main things you'll do when you get home?

Part 2 — Speaking — Nursing Role-play 2: feverish toddler

You have 3 minutes to read the role-play card and prepare. The role-play then lasts about 5 minutes. You are the nurse; the examiner plays the parent. Press play to hear each line, then answer in the pause. Compare with the model answer afterwards.

Is that it, then? We're going home? But he's still so hot. Example: Yes, the doctor's happy that Leo can go home, but I can see you're still worried. Can you tell me what's concerning you most?
His temperature was nearly thirty-nine. That's really high, isn't it? My friend's little girl had a fit when she had a fever. I'm scared. Example: That sounds very frightening, and it's natural to worry after hearing that. A temperature like Leo's is actually the body's normal way of fighting an infection. How high it goes doesn't tell us how serious the illness is. What matters more is how he's behaving, and the doctor found he's alert, playing and drinking, which are all good signs.
But why won't the doctor give him antibiotics? My older boy had them last year and got better really quickly. Example: It's a fair question. The doctor thinks this is caused by a virus, and antibiotics only work on bacteria, so they wouldn't help Leo get better any faster. They can also cause side-effects like diarrhoea or a rash. It's likely your older son would have recovered at the same speed anyway, because most of these infections clear up by themselves in a few days.
OK. At home I've been giving him paracetamol and ibuprofen together every two hours, and sponging him with cold water. Example: Thank you for telling me, that's really helpful. I'd like to change that a little, to keep him safe. You only need medicine if he seems distressed or uncomfortable, not just to bring the number down. Use either paracetamol or ibuprofen, at the dose on the bottle for his age, and don't give them together routinely or more often than the label says, because it's easy to give too much. And please don't sponge him with cold water. It can make him shiver, which actually raises his temperature. Light clothing and plenty of small drinks are best.
How will I know if he's getting worse, then? Example: That's the most important thing, so I'll give you a leaflet too. Bring him back straight away if he has a rash that doesn't fade when you press a glass on it, if he's struggling to breathe, if he stops drinking or has far fewer wet nappies, if he's unusually sleepy and hard to wake, or if he has a fit. Also, if the fever lasts more than five days, see your GP.
Right. Glass test, breathing, drinking, sleepy, fit. Example: Exactly. You've got it. If he's not improving in forty-eight hours, even without those signs, please see your GP. Does that plan sound OK to you?

Part 3 — Speaking — Medicine Role-play 1: patient requesting antibiotics

You have 3 minutes to read the role-play card and prepare. The role-play then lasts about 5 minutes. You are the doctor; the examiner plays the patient. Press play to hear each line, then answer in the pause. Compare with the model answer afterwards.

I need some antibiotics, doctor. I can't afford to be ill right now. Example: I can hear this is really bad timing for you. Before we talk about treatment, can you tell me a bit more about what's going on and why it's so important to get better quickly?
I've got a huge presentation in Singapore in three days. I have to be at my best. Example: That's a lot of pressure, and I want to help you feel as well as possible for it. I've examined you, and your temperature is only slightly raised, your throat is a little red but your tonsils look healthy, your glands aren't swollen and your chest is clear. All of that tells me this is a viral infection, a heavy cold, rather than a bacterial one.
My old doctor always gave me antibiotics for this, and they always worked. Example: I understand why you'd think that. The thing is, colds like this get better on their own in about a week, so you'd have recovered at the same time with or without the tablets. Antibiotics only work on bacteria. They'd give you no benefit here, but they could give you side-effects like diarrhoea or thrush, which is the last thing you'd want on a trip. And every unnecessary course helps bacteria become resistant, so antibiotics may not work when you really need them.
Great. So I took the morning off work to come here and I'm leaving with nothing. Example: I understand that's frustrating, and I'm sorry it feels that way. But I don't want you to leave with nothing. There's quite a lot we can do to help you feel better for your presentation.
Well, what can I do, then? Example: Take paracetamol or ibuprofen regularly for the sore throat and aches. Drink plenty of fluids; warm honey and lemon is soothing, and throat lozenges or sprays can help before you speak. Get as much rest as you can over the next two days. By the time you fly, most of the worst symptoms should be easing, although the cough can linger for up to three weeks, which is normal.
And if it doesn't get better? Example: Good question. Please come back, or see a doctor abroad, if you develop a high fever, find it hard to breathe or swallow, get worse after starting to improve, or if the cough is still there after three weeks. Those could suggest something different. Is that OK?

Part 4 — Speaking — Medicine Role-play 2: new diagnosis of hypertension

So, what did the readings show, doctor? Example: Thank you for doing the home readings. Over the week, your blood pressure averaged about 158 over 98. Together with the readings here, that confirms you have high blood pressure, or hypertension. How do you feel about hearing that?
Surprised, to be honest. I feel absolutely fine. How can I be ill if I don't have any symptoms? Example: That's a really common reaction, and you're right that most people feel completely well. That's why high blood pressure is sometimes called a silent condition. The problem is what it does over time: it puts extra strain on the blood vessels, which increases the risk of a stroke, a heart attack and kidney damage. Your tests show no damage so far, which is great, and treating it now is about keeping it that way.
My mother was on blood pressure tablets and her ankles swelled up terribly. I really don't want that. Example: I'm glad you told me, that's an important concern. The tablet I'd suggest, amlodipine, can cause ankle swelling in some people, but most people don't get it, especially at the starting dose. If you did, it's not harmful, and we would simply switch you to a different tablet. There are several options, so you wouldn't have to put up with side-effects.
Couldn't I just change my diet and do more exercise instead? Example: Those changes are really valuable, and I'd definitely like you to make them: cutting down on salt, keeping alcohol within limits, losing a little weight and being active for thirty minutes most days. Together they can lower blood pressure noticeably. But with readings at this level and your overall risk, lifestyle changes alone probably won't bring it down enough, so I'd recommend doing both.
Will I have to take tablets for the rest of my life? Example: Many people do need long-term treatment, but it isn't always the case. If your lifestyle changes bring your blood pressure down well, we can review the dose, and occasionally reduce or stop it. We'll check regularly, so it's not a decision set in stone.
OK. I'll give them a try, I suppose. Example: Thank you. So the plan is: start amlodipine five milligrams once a day, keep doing a few home readings each week, and work on the salt and exercise. I'll see you in four weeks to check your blood pressure and how you're getting on with the tablet. If your ankles do swell, just call us. Does that sound all right?

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About the OET Speaking paper

About 20 minutes: a short warm-up that is not assessed, then two role-plays of about 5 minutes each, with 3 minutes to prepare each one. You play your own profession; the interlocutor plays a patient or a relative. Choose Nursing or Medicine. Every role-play has the candidate card, the interlocutor's cues, model answers and a full model dialogue.

How OET is scored

OET reports each sub-test on a 0-500 scale with a letter grade from A to E; Grade B (350) is the level most healthcare regulators ask for. On 7ESL, Listening and Reading give an instant score out of 42 (about 30/42 is the Grade B level). Writing and Speaking are not auto-marked: you get Grade A model answers, Grade A and Grade C sample letters with comments on each criterion, and full model role-plays. Pro members can also get an estimated grade for a letter from the AI examiner.

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