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OET Writing guides

Practical, original guides for the OET Writing sub-test. Written for nurses, doctors and allied health professionals preparing for registration abroad.

• OET letter format and layout templateThe OET letter format: recipient block, date, salutation, Re: line, purpose paragraph, body, closing request and sign-off, with an annotated template.
• OET nursing discharge letter sampleA worked OET nursing discharge letter sample: case notes, a model letter to a community nurse, what to include or omit, and why a weaker letter loses marks.
• OET referral letter sample for doctorsAn original OET medicine referral letter sample: GP case notes, a model letter to a gastroenterologist, a content selection table and referral-specific tips.
• OET transfer letter sample for nursesAn original OET nursing transfer letter sample: an elderly patient moving from hospital to aged care, with case notes, a model letter, selection table and tips.
• 12 common OET Writing mistakes and how to fix themThe 12 OET Writing mistakes that cost candidates marks, from copying case notes to missing requests, each with a before-and-after example and a fix.
• OET Writing criteria explainedWhat Purpose, Content, Conciseness & Clarity, Genre & Style, Organisation & Layout and Language mean in OET Writing, with examples of what gains and loses marks.
• OET Writing for nursesA practical OET Writing guide for nurses: common letter types, readers and tone, what to select from case notes, typical nurse pitfalls and a 4-week study plan.
• OET Writing tips: how to move from C+ to grade BHow to move from C+ to B in OET Writing: what separates the two, a step-by-step weekly practice routine, a self-check checklist and how to use feedback.
• OET Writing word count: how long should your letter be?How many words an OET letter needs, what counts towards length, how to cut a 280-word draft to 200 with a worked example, and a 45-minute exam time plan.