🩺 Episode: A Suspicious Mole – OET Medicine Speaking Practice

In this episode of OET-style Speaking Practice, we work through a Medicine role-play scenario commonly seen in the OET Speaking sub-test.

The setting is a doctor’s clinic, where a 45-year-old patient presents with an unusual mole on the leg. The mole has been present for several months and has recently become itchy, enlarged, and occasionally bleeds. The patient is anxious and wants an immediate diagnosis, while the doctor suspects a possible melanoma and must manage the situation carefully.

🎯 What this episode focuses on:

• Gathering focused history about a changing skin lesion
• Exploring UV exposure risk factors (sunbathing, holidays, sunbeds)
• Explaining the need for referral without giving a premature diagnosis
• Managing patient anxiety and resisting pressure for certainty
• Educating the patient on skin cancer risk and sun safety
• Clearly outlining next steps in investigation and follow-up

🗣️ What you’ll hear:

• A brief host introduction explaining the role-play context
• A model OET-style conversation between doctor and patient
• Professional, empathetic language aligned with high-scoring OET performance

This episode is designed to help you improve: ✔️ Structure ✔️ Clinical communication ✔️ Reassurance and safety-netting ✔️ Fluency under exam conditions

🎧 Perfect for listening during commutes, walks, or short study breaks.