IELTS / OET Training

IELTS / OET Training

IELTS TYPES

​The IELTS is generally divided into types the Academic and general tests

​1.The IELTS academic is specially made for students who intend to take up an under graduation or post-graduation program in any English speaking nation.
2.The IELTS general is taken by potential immigrants who aspire to migrate to English speaking countries

​FEATURES OF IELTS​

1.There is no minimum passing marks for the test. However each university will have their required score for the test.
2.The IELTS is used for determining eligibility for admission and scholarship.
3.You will be assessed for your English language skills at listening, reading and writing.
4.The total time for taking the test is around four and a half hours including the time for checking in?
4.A break of 10 minutes will be given to students after they complete the Reading and Listening Sections of IELTS

​WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT SECTIONS IN AN IELTS EXAM?

​IELTS examination is divided into the following segments

1. Listening Section
Listening consists of 40 questions divided among four sections. The total duration for all the sections together is 30 minutes and an additional 10 minutes are given for the test taker to transfer his answers to the answer sheet.

2. Reading Section
The reading section is comprised of 40 questions which are set around three passages. The section has to be completed within 60 minutes and aims at evaluating the reading and comprehension of reading matter in many different areas. The section has passages from many different genres of reading from both non-fiction and fiction

3. Writing section
The writing section consists of two tasks

Task 1: Involves interpretation of a diagram for the academic test and the other which involves writing a letter to an imaginary person for the general test. The letter should contain 150 words approximately and should be completed within 20 minutes

Task 2: consists of writing a 250 word essay on a given topic which should be completed within 40 minutes

4. Speaking section
This section is held as a personal interview and is of 11 minutes in duration. The test is not held on the actual day of IELTS   but either a day before or after. The segment consists of three parts which are classified as personal, long talk and discussion.  The test is interactive in nature and you will be talking to an examiner. The personal section consists of the interviewer introducing himself and asking you a few questions about yourself. The long talk involves speaking at length on a given topic. In the discussion segment you will have an interactive talk with the interviewer regarding the topic you have spoken about.

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STRUCTURE OF AN IELTS EXAM​

  • Listening, 4 Sections, 40 items, 30 Minutes
  • General Training Reading, 3 Sections, 40 items, 60 Minutes
  • Academic Reading, 3 Sections, 40 items, 60 Minutes
  • General Training Writing, 2 tasks (150 and 250 words), 60 Minutes
  • Academic Writing, 2 Tasks (150 and 250 words), 60 Minutes
  • Speaking : 11 to 14 Minutes

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SCORING OF IELTS

​The IELTS score is reported as a band ranging from 0 to 9. You will be assigned a score from 1 to 9 for each section individually and the average of all segments will be considered as your overall score. Generally band 9 indicates expert in the segment and band 1 is considered as having low comfort level with the segment and all other bands falling in between.

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HOW E & B CAN HELP YOU WITH IELTS PREPARATION

​1.We provide dedicated IELTS coaching with expert tutors who take a personalized interest in your IELTS preparation
2.All IELTS classes are held in state of the art classrooms with smart study aids
3.We provide IELTS practice test with a simulation of the actual test atmosphere during IELTS training sessions to make you feel familiar with the test pattern
4.You are provided with a personalized and detailed evaluation of your test results and suggest strategies for scoring higher in IELTS exam

FAQ’s

Q). How long are IELTS scores valid?

A). IELTS scores are valid for 2 years from the date of taking the test

Q). When can I reattempt the IELTS test?

A). You can reattempt the IELTS at any point of time. However before reattempting it is best to do a post-mortem analysis of what made you score less the first time. At Global Tree our expert coaches can guide you on your specific weak points and suggest strategies for improving your performance

Q). What is the cost of IELTS?

A). The IELTS approximate costs 6000 – 12000 INR in India.

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What’s the difference between OET and the IELTS?

Both the IELTS and the OET exams are accepted by the GMC and the NMC, however, OET tests your ability to communicate in English in a healthcare setting, whereas the IELTS tests your overall ability to communicate in the English language.

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OET 

​OET is accepted as proof of English proficiency for visas, study, registration and employment in healthcare.

By taking OET you will prove you have the right level of English plus you’ll be learning the kind of language you will need every day at work.

And, that’s not all – healthcare professionals choose OET because:

  • OET uses real healthcare scenarios so you’ll feel more confident on test day.

  • OET is widely recognised as proof of English proficiency for registration, study and work in the healthcare sector, as well as for visas in some countries.

  • OET helps you develop language skills for success in your career 

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FEATURES OF OET

​The Occupational English Test (also known as OET) is the English language test for healthcare professionals. It assesses the language communication skills of healthcare professionals who wish to register and practise in an English-speaking environment. OET is available for the following 12 professions: dentistry, dietetics, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, podiatry, radiography, speech pathology, and veterinary science.

  1. For each of the four sub-tests that make up OET, candidates receive a numerical score from 0-500 in 10-point increments . The numeric score is mapped to a separate letter grade, ranging from A (highest) to E (lowest). There is no overall grade for OET

  2. OET is available 14 times per year and can be taken at test venues around the world. A full list is available on the official website. Results are published online approximately 16 business days after the test. Official statements of results are sent out in the post following the release of online results. There is no overall grade – candidates receive separate grades for each sub-test.

  3. OET is available in three different delivery modes.[8] OET on Paper at a Test Venue, OET on Computer at a Test Venue and OET at Home. The test tasks, format and level of difficulty remain the same for all the OET tests regardless of the mode of exam delivery.

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WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT SECTIONS IN AN OET EXAM?

​Candidates are required to demonstrate that they can follow and understand a range of health-related spoken materials such as patient consultations and lectures.

Part A – consultation extracts (about 5 minutes each)

Part A assesses candidates’ ability to identify specific information during a consultation. They are required to listen to two recorded health professional-patient consultations and complete the health professional’s notes using the information they hear.

Part B – short workplace extracts (about 1 minute each)

Part B assesses candidates’ ability to identify the detail, gist, opinion or purpose of short extracts from the healthcare workplace. They are required to listen to six recorded extracts (e.g. team briefings, handovers, or health professional-patient dialogues) and answer one multiple-choice question for each extract.

Part C – presentation extracts (about 5 minutes each)

Part C assesses candidates’ ability to follow a recorded presentation or interview on a range of accessible healthcare topics. They are required to listen to two different extracts and answer six multiple-choice questions for each extract.

Reading

Candidates are required to demonstrate that they can read and understand different types of text on health-related subjects.

Part A – expeditious reading task (15 minutes)

Part A assesses candidates’ ability to locate specific information from four short texts in a quick and efficient manner. The four short texts relate to a single healthcare topic, and they must answer 20 questions in the allocated time period. The 20 questions consist of matching, sentence completion and short answer questions.

Part B and Part C – careful reading tasks (45 minutes)

Part B assesses candidates’ ability to identify the detail, gist or main point of six short texts sourced from the healthcare workplace (100-150 words each). The texts might consist of extracts from policy documents, hospital guidelines, manuals or internal communications, such as emails or memos. For each text, there is one three-option multiple-choice question.

Part C assesses candidates’ ability to identify detailed meaning and opinion in two texts on topics of interest to healthcare professionals (800 words each). For each text, candidates must answer eight four-option multiple choice questions.

Writing

The task is to write a letter, usually a referral letter. Sometimes, especially for some professions, a different type of letter is required: e.g. a letter of transfer or discharge, or a letter to advise or inform a patient, carer, or group.

Speaking

The Speaking sub-test is delivered individually and the candidate takes part in two role-plays. In each role-play, the candidate takes his or her professional role (for example, as a nurse or as a pharmacist) while the interlocutor plays a patient, a client, or a patient’s relative or carer. For veterinary science, the interlocutor is the owner or carer of the animal.

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STRUCTURE OF AN OET EXAM

​OET provides a valid and reliable assessment of all four language skills – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking – with an emphasis on communication in medical and health professional settings.

OET comprises four sub-tests:

  • Listening (approximately 45 minutes)

  • Reading (60 minutes)

  • Writing (45 minutes)

  • Speaking (approximately 20 minutes)

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HOW E & B CAN HELP YOU WITH OET PREPARATION

​We create a detailed and structured study plan, at the end of which you will have sharpened your skills

  1. We then test your knowledge with our comprehensive test series, which helps to define your weaker areas

  2. In accordance with the performance of the trainee a detailed master plan will be provided which ensures that the trainees review all the information related to the different aspects of the exam

​FAQ’S​

Q) How is OET different from other English Tests?

​A) The OET is designed for 12 specific healthcare professions and candidates belonging to a similar discipline are advised to take the exam. As part of the OET Exam Pattern, the exam requires candidates to solve healthcare scenarios during the English and Communication Skills tests.

​Q) What is the price of OET? What are the payment methods for the same?

​A) Healthcare professionals looking to appear for their OET are required to pay a registration fee of $587 AUD for the exam. All payments towards OET are required to be made through the online method, using a valid Visa or Master Card

​Q) What is the application procedure for OET?

​A) Healthcare aspirants looking to appear for their OET are required to register for the exam via the online method only. Candidates need to visit the application page on the official OET website and create an OET Login and build a profile. Candidates would be required to upload their photo and documents as they move along the registration process.

​Q) What are the items allowed in the OET Test Venue?

​A) Candidates should be careful to check the exhaustive list of items that are allowed and prohibited on the premises of the examination hall on the day of the exam. It is important to go through the list to avoid any last-minute hassle. Electronic items such as mobile phones, cameras, tablets, and music players are strictly prohibited into the examination all. Candidates are required to check the list of items from the official website before appearing for the exam

​Q) How long are OET results valid for?

​A) 2 years, the Statement of Results shows the scores obtained at the most recent sitting, as well as scores for all sittings within the last 2 years.