Nursing: discharge letter
Discharge case notes, a model letter to a district nurse and marking notes.
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Free OET Sample Tests and Practice Materials
OET publishes free official sample tests for all 12 professions, in both the paper and computer formats. This page links to every one of them and adds free practice from OET with Dr Hesham: model letters for five letter types, speaking role-play cards with model answers, a score calculator and a placement test. Use them under real exam timing, then get feedback on Writing and Speaking.
12Professions with official OET samples
5Free model letters with marking notes
4Speaking role-play pages
Where are the official OET sample tests?
OET publishes official sample tests for each profession on oet.com. Choose the format you will sit: OET on Paper, or OET on Computer (also used for OET@Home). Listening and Reading are the same for every profession; Writing and Speaking match your profession, so pick your own one.
| Profession | Paper sample | Computer sample |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | Paper sample (Nursing) | Computer sample page |
| Medicine | Paper sample (Medicine) | Computer sample (Medicine) |
| Pharmacy | Paper sample (Pharmacy) | Computer sample (Pharmacy) |
| Physiotherapy | Paper sample (Physiotherapy) | Computer sample (Physiotherapy) |
| Dentistry | Paper sample (Dentistry) | Computer sample (Dentistry) |
| Occupational Therapy | Paper sample (Occupational Therapy) | Computer sample (Occupational Therapy) |
| Radiography | Paper sample (Radiography) | Computer sample (Radiography) |
| Dietetics | Paper sample (Dietetics) | Computer sample page |
| Podiatry | Paper sample (Podiatry) | Computer sample page |
| Speech Pathology | Paper sample (Speech Pathology) | Computer sample (Speech Pathology) |
| Optometry | Paper sample (Optometry) | Computer sample (Optometry) |
| Veterinary Science | Paper sample (Veterinary Science) | Computer sample (Veterinary Science) |
Free OET writing samples with model answers
Each page gives you realistic practice case notes, the task, a model letter with a body of about 180–200 words and an explanation of every selection decision against the six OET Writing criteria. They are practice material written by OET with Dr Hesham, not official OET tasks.
Nursing: transfer letter
Hospital-to-care-home transfer case notes with a model answer.
OpenMedicine: referral letter
GP case notes and a model referral letter to a specialist.
OpenPharmacy: letter to a GP
Medication-review case notes and a model letter to a GP.
OpenPhysiotherapy: discharge letter
Rehabilitation case notes and a model letter to a community physiotherapist.
OpenFree OET speaking role-play cards
Each page has two original role-play cards (candidate card and interlocutor card), an annotated model transcript and useful phrases for every stage of the conversation.
Nursing role-play cards
Two practice cards with a model answer and useful phrases.
OpenMedicine role-play cards
Two practice cards with a model answer and useful phrases.
OpenPharmacy role-play cards
Counselling cards with a model answer and useful phrases.
OpenPhysiotherapy role-play cards
Patient cards with a model answer and useful phrases.
OpenFree OET tools and skill guides
Check where you stand, then study the method for each sub-test before your next timed attempt.
OET score calculator
Enter your four scores and see your grades against regulator minimums.
OpenFree placement test
An indicative CEFR level for Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
OpenFree study groups
WhatsApp and Telegram groups by profession, plus orientation videos.
OpenOET Writing tips
Letter type, reader, case-note selection, structure and tone.
OpenOET Speaking tips
Role-play structure, empathy, signposting and time control.
OpenOET Reading tips
Part A scanning, Part B and C distractors and inference.
OpenOET Listening tips
Part A notes, Part B and C distractors and prediction.
OpenHow should you use OET sample tests?
A sample test only helps if you sit it like the real exam. Keep to the official timing, mark Listening and Reading with the answer key, and get Writing and Speaking judged by someone who knows the criteria.
Listening (about 40 minutes, 42 questions)
Three parts: Part A note completion from two consultations, Part B short workplace extracts and Part C longer presentations or interviews. Each recording is played once.
Reading (60 minutes, 42 questions)
Part A is a strict 15-minute scanning task across four short texts; Parts B and C share the remaining 45 minutes. OET says Grade B typically needs at least 30 out of 42 in Listening or Reading, but the boundary varies slightly by test version.
Writing (5 minutes reading, 40 minutes writing)
One letter from profession-specific case notes, with a body of about 180–200 words. There is no automatic penalty for going slightly over or under.
Speaking (about 20 minutes)
Two role-plays. You get 3 minutes to prepare each card and about 5 minutes to complete it, with the interlocutor playing the patient, a relative or a carer.
Week 1: learn the formatSit one official sample for your profession with strict timing and note where you ran out of time.
Week 2: study the model answersCompare your letter and role-play with our model answers and the skill guides.
Week 3: get feedbackSend letters to OET writing correction and book a live 1:1 Speaking session.
Week 4: full mockSit a full mock exam under exam conditions before you book the real test.
OET sample tests FAQ
More exam questions are answered on the full OET FAQ page.
Are OET sample tests free?
Yes. OET publishes official sample tests for each profession on its website, for the paper and computer formats. Our writing samples, speaking role-play cards, score calculator and placement test are also free to use.
Where can I find OET sample tests for nurses?
OET's official nursing sample test for the paper format is on oet.com, and the computer-format samples are listed on OET's computer sample-test page. For extra nursing practice, use our discharge and transfer letter samples and the nursing role-play cards.
How many marks do I need in Listening and Reading for a B?
Listening and Reading each have 42 questions. OET says candidates awarded Grade B (350) typically score at least 30 out of 42, but the exact boundary changes slightly with each test version.
Are OET recalls the same as sample tests?
No. Recalls are candidates' memories of past exam tasks shared after the test, not official OET material. Use OET's official sample tests to learn the real format and timing.
Can I get my sample letter marked?
Yes. Write the letter under timed conditions, then use OET writing correction: each letter is marked manually by Dr Ahmed with an estimated score, detailed correction and voice-note feedback via WhatsApp.
Practise with feedback
Turn sample tests into score gains
Sample tests show you the format. Corrected letters and live role-play feedback show you exactly what still costs marks.