Listening — Learn Mode

OET Listening Format

~40
Minutes
3
Parts
42
Questions
Part A: Consultations
~20 min · 24 marks

Two healthcare consultations between a professional and a patient. Complete the notes using the exact words you hear. Tests ability to extract specific information from dialogue.

Part B: Short Workplace Extracts
~8 min · 6 marks

Six short recordings of workplace exchanges (handovers, team meetings, phone calls). One MCQ per extract. Tests understanding of gist, purpose, and attitude.

Part C: Presentations
~12 min · 12 marks

Two longer presentations on healthcare topics. 6 MCQs per presentation. Tests understanding of main ideas, specific information, opinion and inference.

Accents & Audio

The Listening sub-test uses a range of English accents to reflect the global healthcare workforce:

🇦🇺 Australian🇬🇧 British🇺🇸 American🇳🇿 New Zealand🇮🇪 Irish🇨🇦 Canadian🇿🇦 South African

Each audio recording is played once only. You write your answers as you listen.