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How to Adapt Your Introduction to Different OET Speaking Role Plays

by Mentor Merlin
September 28, 2026

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OET Writing: How to Organise Your Letter for a Clearer, More Logical Response

by Mentor Merlin
September 23, 2026

Learn how to organise and structure your OET Writing letter effectively. Understand Organisation & Layout, paragraphing, logical information flow, and how to create a clear letter without relying on a fixed template

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The Biggest Spelling Mistakes Candidates Make in OET Listening Part A

by Mentor Merlin
September 17, 2026

OET Listening Part A tests more than just your listening skills - accurate spelling matters too. Learn the most common spelling mistakes candidates make, understand why word endings are important, and discover simple strategies to avoid losing marks on otherwise correct answers.

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How to Stay Focused During Long Consultations in OET Listening Part C

by Mentor Merlin
September 7, 2026

Discover effective strategies to stay focused during long consultations in OET Listening Part C and improve your listening performance.

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How to Choose Relevant Case Notes Without Overwriting

by Mentor Merlin
September 1, 2026

One of the biggest challenges in OET Writing is deciding which case notes the reader needs and which can be left out. You may receive extensive information about a patient, including medical history, symptoms, investigations, treatment, medication, previous consultations and follow-up plans. However, your task is not to reproduce the complete medical record. You need

OET mentor pointing at a whiteboard while a nurse in navy blue scrubs learns the right tone for discharge and transfer letters.

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How to Maintain the Right Tone in OET Discharge and Transfer Letters

by Mentor Merlin
August 24, 2026

In OET Writing, the right tone can make your discharge and transfer letters clear, professional, and easy to follow. Learn how to communicate relevant patient information with the right balance of formality, clarity, objectivity, and conciseness.

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OET Speaking Role Play: How to Sound Empathetic, Not Robotic

by Mentor Merlin
August 16, 2026

In OET Speaking, effective empathy is not about memorising phrases. It is about understanding the patient’s concerns and responding in a clear, natural and patient-centred way. In this blog, we explore what OET assesses, why memorised responses can sound robotic, and how you can respond to patients’ emotions more naturally. You will also learn how

Happy nurse in navy blue scrubs practicing OET Listening with headphones while taking notes on a laptop in a warm, quiet study space.

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How to Identify Keywords in OET Listening Part A Without Missing the Answer

by Mentor Merlin
August 12, 2026

Master OET Listening Part A by learning how to identify keywords, recognise paraphrases, and predict answers before the recording starts. Discover proven OET Listening tips, effective OET exam strategies, and practical techniques to improve your listening accuracy and score higher in the OET exam for nurses and healthcare professionals.