OET Listening Part A: Introduction

Listening Part A focuses on a consultation scenario where you listen to two audio recordings of consultations between a healthcare professional and a patient. The primary purpose of this part is to assess your ability to identify specific information and details from the conversation.

Structure
Duration: Approximately 15 minutes.
Format: Two recorded consultations (typically around 5 minutes each).
Tasks:
Each consultation is followed by a series of notes related to the conversation.
You are required to complete the notes using the information you hear in the recording.
The notes are usually structured with headings and subheadings, reflecting the logical flow of the consultation.