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The Occupational English Test (OET) is an international English language test that assesses the language communication skills of healthcare professionals who seek to register and practice in an English-speaking environment. It is designed specifically for 12 healthcare professions, including dentistry, dietetics, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, podiatry, radiography, speech pathology, and veterinary science. The OET is recognized and trusted by healthcare boards and councils in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Dubai, Singapore, and Ukraine. It evaluates the language proficiency of healthcare professionals, focusing on the language skills relevant to the healthcare sector. These skills include listening, reading, writing, and speaking. The OET exam consists of four sub-tests, each assessing one of the language skills: Listening (approximately 50 minutes) Reading (60 minutes) Writing (45 minutes) Speaking (approximately 20 minutes) The test is graded on a scale from 0 to 500, with each of the four sub-tests reported as a separate grade. To pass the OET, test takers typically need a minimum score of 350 in each sub-test. Many test-takers find the OET more relevant to their professional needs compared to other English language tests because it uses real healthcare scenarios and materials. This makes it easier for them to apply the skills they have learned directly to their work environment. Preparation for the OET often involves taking practice tests, familiarizing oneself with the test format, and improving one's language skills through practice materials and specialized OET preparation courses.