The Ultimate OET Writing Course for Doctors and Nurses

Congratulations. You have made an investment in yourself.

But, you may be thinking - Really...why do you need to do OET?

This exam is targeted for healthcare professionals, like yourself, so you can effectively communicate with patients and colleagues in your new position in an English speaking country.

Attaining this level of English will make it easier for you to work efficiently and to your full potential.

Watch this quick overview video to find out why this exam is so important and what to expect going forward.

Do you know exactly what the assessors are looking for when marking your letter?

Being crystal clear on how your letter is marked will help you pass the test. It will also help you become a better writer and more proficient in marking your own writing.

That means you don’t have to rely on other people to give you feedback.

PLEASE NOTES: In this video, I talk about a pass mark of B. Some registration bodies do not need a pass mark of 350 (B), they are accepting a score of 300 (C+). It is your responsibility to find out the relevant pass mark for OET writing to access the program or certifying/registration organization.

Do you want to know how to write the perfect letter?

Believe it or not, watching this video is the key.

This is one skill that you should master if you want to pass your OET on your first attempt.

It will:-

• help improve your OET writing score

• save you money on getting your letter marked by an outside source

• reduce countless hours of stress trying to figure out where you went wrong and what you must improve to get the score you require to pass OET.

I will give you a bank of letter corrections to help you understand how letters are marked. These are separate files for Doctors and Nurses.

ATTENTION NURSES ONLY

This short video introduces you to the case notes and supporting documents.

I explain how to use them and the ways they are similar to official OET case notes, and the ways that they are different...so you can be a cut above everyone else on exam day.

You will find 12 files in the downloadable materials.

You will also get two external links to work with me personally if that is something you would like to consider.

ATTENTION DOCTORS ONLY

This short video introduces you to the case notes and supporting documents.

I explain how to use them and the ways they are similar to official OET case notes, and the ways that they are different...so you can be a cut above everyone else on exam day.

You will find 12 files in the downloadable materials.

You will also get two external links to work with me personally if that is something you would like to consider.

How can you use the video lessons to your advantage so you can pass this writing subskill?

In this video I let you know how to best capitalize on these awesome resources so you can get the most out of the learning experience.

Don't miss this one.

I give you the secret sauce to pass this exam!

There are potentially three types of letter you may have to write on exam day. This is true of medicine and nursing.

This video introduces you to the variations of letter you will come across in the OET writing subskill test - Transfer/Discharge/Referral.

Being crystal clear on the type of letters you may be expected to write on exam day helps you confidently approach the writing task.

And confidence is what you need if you want to pass this exam.

Now that you know what letter types you will potentially be presented with on exam day, you might be wondering what they look like when written. 

Are there any differences?

Before we put pen to paper, I want to take you through a loose structure for the three letter types.

In this video, you will start to feel comfortable in how you are going to approach the different types of letters.

Remember, this is not a definitive 'must do' structure or template. It would be best if you had some flexibility. But this is definitely an excellent place to start.

You may be coming back to this video!!!

Learn the simple tricks needed to read the case notes efficiently and effectively to maximize your time and understanding.

Are you confused about what information needs to go into the letter and where it will be placed?

This video takes you through how to prioritize and structure the information you get from the case notes, so you can plan an 'A' grade letter in minutes, instead of days!!!

Watch this if you want the 2 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS YOU MUST ASK YOURSELF TO PICK THE RELEVANT INFORMATION FROM THE CASE NOTES.

This video is an introduction to a simple tool you can use to help you organize, structure and formulate your case notes...ensuring you to create an 'A' grade letter.

You do not have to use it, but if you are struggling with formulating the letter, try it out. You might be surprised how easily you can pick out the relevant material to put in your letter.

PLEASE NOTE: I do say in the video there is a word document but there will only be a PDF and PDF fillable document.

Here you discover the perfect set-up for the letter, so you can always get a few extra points!!!!!

PLEASE NOTE: OET has made it clear, since recording this video, that the date needs to be day/month/year. No other format will be accepted.

The biggest complaint I hear from Doctors learning to write formal letters for OET is how to start the letter.

In this video you will learn how to write simple yet effective introduction for all the letter types in less than one hour.

Once you have these nailed, you can move forward making them more elaborate (but only slightly!).

Be prepared - there are multiple practice opportunities so get that pen and paper out and ready to start honing the skill of writing an introduction.

Are you ready for 20 minutes filled with practice, practice, practice.

This video lecture is your opportunity to get super familiar with writing an introduction - so you can nail them every single time.

If you are struggling with the introduction, this video has lots of practice examples and some templates to help you get the introduction perfect every time without too much pain!!

If you don't have problems with the introduction, you can skip this one and move onto the next video.

Get ready to learn the six types of paragraphs that are common in OET writing.

You don't need to know these paragraph structures by memory. But knowing about them and seeing how to formulate them will help you organize your thoughts on how to approach the letter.

I've included practical exercises to help you pick out the signal sentence that sets the paragraph up and supporting sentences that expand on the information.

PLEASE NOTE...THERE MAY BE ISSUES WITH SYNCING AND CLOSED CAPTIONS IN THIS VIDEO. This is a Udemy issue I have not been able to resolve. The audio and video is clear.

Discover the tips and tricks to transform the case notes into grammatically correct sentences every single time.

This is a practice-based video...so get out your pen and paper and be prepared to do some work.

You may need to do some revision work of your articles, prepositions, and tenses to shine in this area. But don't worry, I have a video on that in module 4.

Another way to excel in this area is to read as many good quality sample letters you can get your hands on.  When reading sample letters, note the use of articles, prepositions, and tenses.

Don't worry about getting access to sample letters - you have some to download in the bank of sample letters under the resources tab. There are different ones for each profession.

The audio quality in the 2nd minute to the 5th minute is poor. Please make sure you have closed captions on so you can follow.

Do you find that your paragraphs don't flow or sound repetitive?

This video shows you four practical ways to improve the flow of your paragraph, using key nouns, synonyms, pronouns, and linking words/phrases.

After seeing this, you should be able to make an average paragraph sound professional.

Do you wonder how you will present the letter when it’s a single presentation or admission?

What do you write? How do you explain it?

Learn the basic structure of scaffolding this type of paragraph. Making sure it is clear and concise with all the relevant information prioritized.

Get that pen and paper ready or word doc up and running - because you are about to do some work!

Do you get overwhelmed when you look at multiple visits and think you will never fit them into the letter?

Well, I've got you covered.

This video has you practicing multiple visit paragraphs. Putting them together with ease.

You will get the top tips on making these paragraphs work every single time and how to perfect them outside of this course.

Do you have difficulty deciding how to introduce the patient’s social and medical history?

Do you struggle with what to put in and what to leave out?

Where you should put the paragraph within the letter?

I once heard an English teacher...with no health experience...say that you should NEVER put medical and social history together!!!!!!!!

You and I know that isn't true. Sometimes it is relevant and goes together, other times it isn't. There are no set templates.

Let me show you the secret sauce to how it is written and where you put this often-overlooked piece of important information.

Do you ever struggle to write a clear and concise discharge or management plan for the person receiving the letter?

You know this is one of the essential features of an 'A' grade letter.

The person reading the letter needs to know precisely what you want from them by the time they reach the end of the letter.

This is actually easy...if you have ever written a letter to another health profession or in the patient notes at work.

In this video, we will go through the basic structure and practice a few samples to get you perfecting this paragraph in a matter of minutes instead of months.

Another practical session ahead where you will be writing numerous paragraphs.

Pick and choose which ones you will write as we go through the different types of presentations.

In this video, you get to see one way to formulate an admission, single visit, and multiple visits into a letter.

There are two medical and one nursing, but don't be shy. Press pause and practice writing the paragraphs regardless.

The more practice, the easier it will be.

Let's discuss details that will help you on exam day...particularly the information you may not know because people often don't discuss it.