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The OETÌý is an English proficiency test for healthcare professionals who wish to register to work in an English-speaking environment, and is recognised in the UK, the US, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Dubai and Singapore.

The test is available for professionals in 12 areas of healthcare including Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry and Veterinary Science. Some areas of the exam are the same for all test takers, and some are tailored to reflect each of the 12 different workplaces.

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Prepare for the OET with Basil Paterson College

Prepare for the OET with a course of individual tuition. The course is tailored to the area of healthcare and OET exam type which the learner requires, including work on the specific exam skills and vocabulary needed. The course can be taken as:

• 15 hours per week
• 20 hours per week
• 25 hours per week

There is an entry level test prior to the start of the course so the tutor can identify the areas which need the most work on. The learner also completes a detailed Needs Analysis with a tutor who will adapt the course to ensure the highest score possible is achieved.

Progress is constantly monitored in weekly tests to track progress and ensure that targets are met. Tutors set new goals each week to make sure learners remain motivated and challenged throughout the course.

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Course content

The course covers all aspects of the exam content and strategy. As the exam varies by area of healthcare each course is tailored to the specific exam, but all courses include work on the four core skills:

Listening: This aspect of the exam is the same for all test takers, and follows a range of healthcare scenarios.

Reading: This aspect of the exam is the same for all test takers, and is based on texts related to medical subjects.

Writing: This aspect of the exam varies by profession, but the task is to write a letter to either advise or inform.

Speaking: This aspect of the exam varies by profession, with the test taker having to take part in two role-plays related to their profession.

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How the OET exam works

The exam is made up of four sub-tests which cover the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.Ìý

The context of the test focuses on the real scenarios that takers will face in their professional careers, with questions focussing on areas such as writing patient referralÌý letters, role-playing patient care scenarios and identifying specific information from a consultation.

The test can be taken either on paper or by computer. The test is taken over the course of one day, with each sub-test lasting from 20 – 60 minutes.

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Results

The test is scored on a scale of 0-500 in each of the four sub-tests, with a score of 350 in each sub-test required by most recognising boards. 350 is equivalent to a level 7.0 in an IELTS exam, with 500 equalling a score of 9.0.

• Certificate on completion of course
• Level testing before start
  
  

Included in the course

• Course lessons
• Use of course materials
• Use of school facilities, including tea and coffee
• End of course certificate

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25 hours per week

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Courses commence each Monday with arrival to the homestay (if applicable) on the Sunday. Departure from homestay is on the Saturday following the end of the course.

Course Content

Morning lessons are devoted to developing the skills and linguistic abilities that are required to not only achieve success in the C1 Advanced (CAE) exam, but that will also enable the student to operate in English with ease across cultural and linguistic borders. These lessons and workshops allow students to develop linguistic flair, as well as key 21st century skills such as critical thinking, creativity, resilience, and leadership.

The afternoon lessons focus on how to apply these skills to examÌý tasks in order to achieve a high grade. Students are equipped with strategies that allow them to display their skills to the very best of their ability in all the papers of the C1 Advanced (CAE).Ìý

Learners are coached in the content of the exam, and strategies for understanding and navigating the test questions are explored and practised.Ìý

Tutors set assignments for homework, and mock tests, taken under exam conditions, allow both tutor and student to monitor progress, as well as highlighting areas and tasks which may require a highly targeted focus or more intensive work.Ìý

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Flexibility for Use of English

Students develop flexibility in their use of the English language by building their lexical and grammatical range. There is a strong focus on accuracy. The skills that are honed in this module are the foundation stones for the modules which follow it, as they equip the student with the language needed to express themselves clearly, accurately, eloquently, and with linguistic flair.

Confidence for the spoken paper

Students build the skills required for face-to-face interactions, with a focus on successful communication and articulation of concepts, effective discourse management, clear and effective pronunciation, and flexible and accurate use of structures and vocabulary. Developing the use of compensation strategies also allows students to maintain their confidence and communicative competence when faced with linguistic obstacles.

Strategies for effective reading

In this module, students are exposed to, and familiarised with, a variety of text types. Skills developed include: speed reading, understanding text structure, critical analysis, and determining an author’s position. The range of texts used includes newspaper articles, fiction, magazine articles, and non-fiction prose.

Listening skills

Preparation for the listening paper helps students build the skills to be able to follow and understand a range of spoken materials. These include radio broadcasts, interviews, presentations and talks, as well as everyday interactions. Materials such as TED talks and BBC broadcasts are used to develop the required skills, including: working out the meaning of unknown words, following the structure of speech, and summarising a talk.

Written eloquence

Students practise writing different text types, including essays, reports, articles and letters. They are trained to understand the differences between these types of writing, and to use their linguistic skills to reach their communicative objective in any style. There is a focus on how to structure a text clearly and logically, as well as planning, time-management, precision and clarity.

Expected outcomes

By the end of this course, the student is expected to be able to

• Manage discourse effectively in face-to-face interactions
• Articulate ideas and concepts clearly in both spoken and written English
• Demonstrate flexibility in their use of language
• Follow and comprehend a variety of written and spoken text types
• Structure a piece of long form writing in a number of styles
• Speak confidently with others in both one-to-one and two-to-one situationsÌý
  
  

Included in the course

• Course lessons
• Use of course materials
• Use of school facilities, including tea and coffee
• End of course certificate

Vendor: Â鶹Éç
Type: Exam Preparation
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25 hours per week

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Courses commence each Monday with arrival to the homestay (if applicable) on the Sunday. Departure from homestay is on the Saturday following the end of the course.

Course content

The course comprises a mixture of lessons and workshops, and these combine to help students develop and practise the skills and abilities that are necessary not only for success in their exam, but also in order to operate effectively in English, communicating with both native and non-native speakers of English in a variety of contexts. The morning lessons and workshops focus on building the linguistic and life skills required to do this. Key skills covered include, spoken performance, critical reading, pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary building.

In the afternoon, the emphasis shifts to how students can best apply these skills to exam tasks in order to fully show their abilities as a B2 level user of English, to achieve high marks in each of the papers of the exam. The strategies that students are coached in will help them to navigate exam tasks with ease, allowing them to approach the test with confidence in their abilities.ÌýÌý

Homework assignments and mock exams are used to monitor students’ progress, and to highlight any areas that may need more intensive work.Ìý

The fundamentals of flexibility: for Use of English

In order to pass the B2 First (FCE) exam, students need to demonstrate flexibility in their use of grammatical structures and vocabulary. This module focuses on lexical areas such as wordbuilding, to help students understand the fundamental building blocks of the English language. Grammatical structures such as relative clauses and reported speech are commonly tested at B2 level, and students will work to develop flexibility and accuracy in their use.

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Articulate with confidence: for the spoken test

In this module, students focus on the main areas which are assessed in the spoken paper. They are coached in pronunciation, and areas of discourse management such as signposting and turn-taking. Tutors will also focus on interactive communication skills, and the accurate use of grammar and vocabulary appropriate for the exam. Confidence building techniques are also taught, which will help students approach the exam with a positive mindset.Ìý

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Reading for success: for the reading paper

Students are introduced to a variety of text types including magazine articles, fiction, and non-fiction prose. Tutors work with students to develop their ability to comprehend these extended passages while under time pressure. Skills developed include: working out the meaning of unknown words, following an extended narrative, and discerning a writer’s opinion. Students are equipped with strategies to help them deal with the types of questions used in the Cambridge: First exam.Ìý

Fundamental listening skills: for the listening paper

Text types used in the B2 First (FCE) exam include radio interviews, everyday interactions, and presentations. In this module, students are familiarised with the relevant text types, and given strategies and practice to help them achieve success in this paper. They develop the skills to allow them to follow and understand spoken texts in a range of contexts, such as understanding the gist of a text, working out meaning from context, and listening for discourse markers.Ìý

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Expressing oneself through writing: for the written paper

In this module, students are introduced to, and practise producing the types of texts that are required in the exam. These include essays, reviews, articles, and letters. Tutors highlight what makes a good piece of writing for each of the required genres, and students are given detailed and specific feedback in order to help them produce better texts. There is a focus on brainstorming, planning, organisation, and effective use of grammar and vocabulary. Timed writing practices also help students to maximise their performance in the written exam.Ìý

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Expected outcomes

By the end of this course, the student is expected to be able to

• Express themselves clearly in both spoken and written English
• Demonstrate flexibility in their use of language
• Follow and comprehend a variety of written and spoken text types
• Structure a piece of long form writing in a number of styles
• Speak confidently with others in both one-to-one and two-to-one situationsÌý
  
  

Included in the course

• Course lessons
• Use of course materials
• Use of school facilities, including tea and coffee
• End of course certificate

Vendor: Â鶹Éç
Type: Exam Preparation
Price: 0.00

25 hours per week

Courses commence each Monday with arrival to the homestay (if applicable) on the Sunday. Departure from homestay is on the Saturday following the end of the course.

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Course Content

Note Taking Skills

• Practice in taking notes and using notes to summarise listenings.

Skimming and scanning skills

• Search for a main topic, topic sentences, supporting details and concluding thoughts.
• Scanning for pertinent data such as names, dates, numbers etc.

Summarising and paraphrasing

• Students write 3 or 4 sentence summaries of a short passage.
• Students must paraphrase a set of sentences in their own words.
• Students practise identifying information and data from charts and graphs.

Mind mapping

• The use of the mind map to plan a piece of writing.
• Use of mind maps to plan the introduction to an essay.
• Developing the body of the essay.
• Understanding the importance of the controlling idea.

Polishing skills for the writing task and the speaking tasks

• Essay writing skills - checklist.
• Speaking test - final practice.
  
  

Included in the course

• Course lessons
• Use of course materials
• Use of school facilities, including tea and coffee
• End of course certificate