The OET Podcast

In this episode of the OET Podcast, practise your OET Speaking skills with a realistic GP role-play involving a 27-year-old contact lens wearer presenting with a red, sticky eye.

Work through an OET-style role-play card before listening to a model consultation that demonstrates how to gather relevant information, explain conjunctivitis clearly, provide practical advice and safety-net effectively.

You'll practise how to:

• Open an OET Speaking role-play confidently and take the lead in the consultation

• Ask focused questions about symptoms, contact lens use and hygiene

• Rule out important red flags including pain, photophobia and vision changes

• Explain bacterial, viral and allergic conjunctivitis in patient-friendly language

• Give clear advice about hygiene and when it is safe to resume contact lens use

• Provide effective safety-netting and check the patient's understanding

The role-play follows a patient with a red eye and sticky discharge who has continued wearing contact lenses despite their symptoms. You'll hear how the GP explores the history, identifies features consistent with conjunctivitis and explains the likely cause without overwhelming the patient with clinical terminology.

You'll also learn practical OET Speaking strategies, including how to divide your time between information gathering and patient education, use comprehension checks throughout the consultation, and confidently initiate the conversation when the role-play begins.

This episode is ideal for doctors and other healthcare professionals preparing for the Occupational English Test (OET)who want realistic speaking practice and greater confidence managing patient-centred consultations.

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Structured lessons, realistic clinical conversations and OET preparation — designed for healthcare professionals who want to communicate with confidence and get test-ready.

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice.

In this episode of the OET Podcast, practise your OET Listening Part C skills with two extended healthcare recordings exploring chronic lung disease: COPD and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).

Listen carefully to each recording and answer OET-style questions by identifying the speaker's overall meaning, attitude and intention — not just individual facts or clinical terms.

You'll practise how to:

• Follow longer healthcare discussions and presentations

• Identify a speaker's opinion, attitude and point of view

• Recognise the main message behind detailed clinical information

• Understand meaning and intention that may not be directly stated

• Stay focused and identify key information across extended recordings

In the first recording, you'll hear a podcast interview with a respiratory medicine professor discussing COPD, including risk factors, delayed diagnosis, spirometry, pulmonary rehabilitation and the importance of preventing exacerbations.

In the second recording, you'll hear a respiratory nurse specialist present a case of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), exploring diagnostic challenges, multidisciplinary care, treatment, oxygen therapy, palliative care and the impact of progressive lung disease on patients and their families.

After completing both recordings, listen again with the answers revealed and identify the clues, opinions and details you may have missed during the first listening.

This episode is ideal for doctors, nurses, international medical graduates and other healthcare professionals preparing for the Occupational English Test (OET) who want realistic Part C listening practice and greater confidence following complex healthcare discussions.

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Structured lessons, realistic clinical conversations and OET preparation — designed for healthcare professionals who want to communicate with confidence and get test-ready.

🎧 Free lesson sheet & listening practice for this episode:https://australiabiomed.com/oet-s3e3/

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice.

In this episode of the OET Podcast, practise your OET Listening Part B skills with six short extracts from a range of realistic healthcare settings.

Listen carefully to each extract and choose the correct answer by identifying the main idea, speaker's purpose, intention and implied meaning — not just the individual words you hear.

You'll practise how to:

• Identify the main point of short healthcare conversations and monologues

• Recognise a speaker's purpose, attitude and intention

• Understand meaning that may be implied rather than directly stated

• Distinguish important information from distracting details

• Make confident answer choices under listening time pressure

The six extracts take you across different healthcare situations, including a nurse explaining insulin therapy, a post-surgical nursing handover, colonoscopy preparation instructions, sepsis training for new graduate nurses, a seasonal flu vaccination announcement, and a physiotherapy consultation following knee surgery.

After completing all six questions, listen again with the answers revealed and identify any clues or details you may have missed during the first listening.

This episode is ideal for doctors, nurses, international medical graduates and other healthcare professionals preparing for the Occupational English Test (OET) who want realistic Part B listening practice and greater confidence understanding different speakers, roles and clinical settings.

Enhance your practical medical English with the Medical English Collection:
https://australiabiomed.com/med

Structured lessons, realistic clinical conversations and OET preparation — designed for healthcare professionals who want to communicate with confidence and get test-ready.

🎧 Free lesson sheet & listening practice for this episode:https://australiabiomed.com/oet-s3e2/

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice.

In this episode of the OET Podcast, practise your OET Listening Part A skills with a realistic GP consultation involving a young woman presenting with worsening period pain and symptoms suggestive of endometriosis.

Listen to the consultation and complete the clinical notes by filling in the missing information using the exact words or phrases spoken by the patient — just like you may need to do in the OET Listening sub-test.

You'll practise how to: 

• Identify key details from a natural doctor–patient conversation 

• Recognise important information about pain, symptoms and medical history 

• Pick out relevant family, medication, allergy and social history 

• Distinguish essential clinical information from conversational detail 

• Record answers accurately using the patient's own words

The consultation explores worsening cyclical abdominal pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, nausea, family history of endometriosis, pain management and the impact of symptoms on everyday life. You'll also hear the doctor discuss possible endometriosis and the next steps in investigation and management.

After completing the exercise, listen again with the answers revealed so you can check your responses and identify any details you may have missed.

This episode is ideal for doctors, nurses, international medical graduates and other healthcare professionals preparing for the Occupational English Test (OET) who want realistic listening practice and greater confidence understanding clinical conversations.

Enhance your practical medical English with the Medical English Collection:
https://australiabiomed.com/med

Structured lessons, realistic clinical conversations and OET preparation — designed for healthcare professionals who want to communicate with confidence and get test-ready.

🎧 Free lesson sheet & listening practice for this episode:
https://australiabiomed.com/oet-s3e1/

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice.

Sharpen your OET Listening Part B skills with this comprehensive episode of The OET Podcast, designed to prepare you for the Occupational English Test. Immerse yourself in six authentic workplace extracts featuring post-operative physiotherapy, surgical handovers, infection control briefings, emergency medicine training, public health immunisation campaigns, and a nurse-patient dialogue on chronic disease management. Meticulously crafted to replicate the official OET Listening Part B format, this episode challenges you to:

• Identify the speaker's primary purpose and central message across diverse healthcare settings
• Strengthen your active listening for clinical tone, professional intent, and implicit meaning
• Master the art of selecting the correct answer from carefully designed multiple-choice options

Perfect for OET candidates, healthcare professionals preparing for international practice, and Medical English learners seeking real-world clinical communication skills. This practice set builds both accuracy and confidence through realistic scenarios you'll encounter in healthcare environments. Access additional OET Listening and Speaking exercises, comprehensive mock tests, and specialized Medical English resources at https://australiabiomed.com/medical-english-collection/

Keywords: OET Listening Part B, OET practice, Medical English, healthcare workplace scenarios, physiotherapy counseling, surgical handover, infection control, emergency medicine, public health announcement, hypertension management, active listening skills, OET preparation, clinical communication, OET podcast, Medical English learning, multiple-choice practice, healthcare English

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns. The content simulates the OET Listening Part B format and is not affiliated with the official OET organisation.

Boost your OET Listening Part A skills with this engaging episode of The OET Podcast, designed to prepare you for the Occupational English Test. Immerse yourself in a realistic consultation where an adult patient discusses a persistent, itchy skin rash on their thighs, waist, and beyond, suspected to be folliculitis. This episode mirrors the official OET Listening Part A format, helping you:

• Hone your ability to capture critical clinical details from patient dialogues
• Practise precise note-taking for accurate consultation records
• Recognise emotional undertones and patient concerns in clinical settings

Perfect for OET candidates, healthcare professionals, and Medical English learners, this practice enhances your confidence and accuracy. For additional OET Listening and Speaking exercises, mock tests, and Medical English resources, visit AustraliaBioMed.com/Medical-English-Collection and explore the Medical English Collection.

Keywords: OET Listening Part A, OET practice, Medical English, folliculitis, skin rash consultation, OET preparation, healthcare English, clinical note-taking, OET podcast, Medical English learning

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns. The content simulates the OET Listening Part A format and is not affiliated with the official OET organisation.

Enhance your OET Listening Part A skills with this episode of The OET Podcast, tailored for Occupational English Test success. Immerse yourself in a realistic consultation between a GP and a 46-year-old patient experiencing progressive memory issues, including forgetting appointments and daily tasks, amid concerns of amnesia or dementia. This episode closely follows the official OET Listening Part A structure, aiding you in:

• Extracting essential medical details from authentic patient dialogues
• Refining note-taking accuracy for consultation records
• Detecting emotional cues and implications in clinical discussions

Suited for OET candidates, healthcare professionals, and Medical English enthusiasts, this practice boosts precision and confidence. Discover more OET Listening and Speaking exercises, mock tests, and study resources at AustraliaBioMed.com/Medical-English-Collection. in the Medical English Collection.

Keywords: OET Listening Part A, OET practice, Medical English, adult health consultation, amnesia, memory loss, OET preparation, healthcare English, clinical note-taking, OET podcast, Medical English learning

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns. The content simulates the OET Listening Part A format and is not affiliated with the official OET organisation.

Elevate your OET Listening Part B skills with this dynamic episode of The OET Podcast, crafted to prepare you for the Occupational English Test. Dive into six diverse workplace extracts spanning dietetics, medical handovers, nursing protocols, pharmacy training, public health announcements, and a GP consultation on anxiety. Designed to mirror the official OET Listening Part B, this episode challenges you to:

• Identify the speaker’s main intention and key message in varied healthcare contexts
• Enhance your active listening for tone, purpose, and implied meaning
• Practise selecting the correct answer from multiple-choice options

Ideal for OET candidates, healthcare professionals, and Medical English learners, this practice set builds confidence and precision in real-world clinical scenarios. Access more OET Listening and Speaking exercises, mock tests, and Medical English resources at AustraliaBioMed.com/Medical-English-Collection.

Keywords: OET Listening Part B, OET practice, Medical English, healthcare workplace extracts, active listening, OET preparation, clinical communication, OET podcast, Medical English learning, multiple-choice practice

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns. The content simulates the OET Listening Part B format and is not affiliated with the official OET organisation.

Dive into this episode of The OET Podcast for targeted OET Listening Part A practice, crafted to enhance your skills for the Occupational English Test. Experience a realistic paediatric consultation where a concerned mother discusses her seven-year-old son’s eye injury caused by a stick while playing. This episode replicates the format and pacing of the official OET Listening Part A, helping you:

• Master extracting critical clinical details from natural dialogue
• Practise precise note-taking for consultation notes
• Identify tone, emotion, and subtle implications in patient interactions

Ideal for OET candidates, healthcare professionals, and Medical English learners, this episode builds confidence in handling clinical scenarios. For more OET practice materials, mock tests, and Medical English resources, visit 

AustraliaBioMed.com/Medical-English-Collection.

Keywords: OET Listening Part A, OET practice, Medical English, paediatric consultation, eye injury, OET preparation, healthcare English, clinical note-taking, OET podcast, Medical English learning

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns. The content simulates the OET Listening Part A format and is not affiliated with the official OET organisation.

In this episode of The OET Podcast, you’ll practise OET Listening Part C — the section that tests your ability to understand academic talks and professional presentations in healthcare.

You’ll hear two authentic research summaries delivered by medical specialists:
1️⃣ Dr Anita Verma – Long-Term Effects of a Low-Carbohydrate Mediterranean Diet in Type 2 Diabetes Management
2️⃣ Dr Daniel Cooper – Enhancing Post-Stroke Rehabilitation Through Virtual Reality Therapy

Each presentation is followed by six multiple-choice questions that assess your understanding of the speaker’s tone, attitude, and overall message, not just the facts. You’ll also hear a guided review to help you focus on how ideas are developed and interpreted — just like in the real OET exam.

This episode helps you build confidence in:

• Recognising key points in academic lectures
• Following arguments, results, and interpretations
• Understanding implicit meaning and tone in professional communication

Ideal for OET candidates, healthcare professionals, and Medical English learners aiming to strengthen advanced listening and comprehension skills.

For more OET practice sets, mock tests, and Medical English resources, visit AustraliaBioMed.com/Medical-English-Collection.

⚠️ Disclaimer

All presentations and scenarios in this podcast are fictionalised for educational purposes. They are not intended as medical advice, clinical training, or professional guidance.
Content is designed solely to support OET preparation and healthcare communication development. Always follow evidence-based guidelines and professional standards in real-world practice.