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IELTS Speaking - 2

  IELTS  Speaking - 2 Part 1 1. Could you please tell me your full name? 2. Where do you come from? 3. How long have you been living there? 4. Are you a student or do you work? Let's talk about paying bills: 5. What kinds of bills do you have to pay ? 6. How do you usually pay your bills? 7.Have you ever forgotten to pay a bill?  8. Is there anything you could do to make your bills cheaper? Part 2 Cue Card Describe some food or drink that you learned to prepare. You should say:    * what food or drink you learned to prepare    * when and where you learned    * how you learned it and explain how you felt about learning to prepare this food or drink Part 3 Discussion Let's talk about young people and cooking 1. What kinds of things can children learn to cook? 2. Do you think it is important for children to learn to cook? 3. Do you think young people should learn to cook cook at home? Lets talk about working as a chef 4. How enjoyable do you think it would be to work as a professi
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OET Writing - Signal Words

OET Writing - Signal Words Signal Words are words or phrases that indicate the relationship between different parts of a sentence or paragraph, making the text easier to understand.  They can cue the reader about an organisational pattern in the text or show a link or transition between ideas.  In the context of OET writing, using signal words can help you achieve a better score by making your letter more coherent and easier to follow. 1. Signal words - Time Today , Example:  Today ,  Mr Richards was re-assessed and showed a significant improvement in respiratory function. Recently , Example:  Recently ,  Ms Adams underwent a comprehensive cardiac evaluation, which indicated the need for a change in medication regimen. On review today , Example:  On review today ,  Mr Peter exhibited no adverse reactions to the new medication, and all vital signs remained stable. Two weeks later , Example:  Two weeks later ,  Mrs Patrick returned for a follow-up appointment, and it was noted that his
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IELTS Speaking - 1

IELTS   Speaking for the Day - 1 Part 1 1. Where have you lived in the in the past five years? 2. What kind of a house do you live in? 3. What kind of a job do you expect to be doing in the next five years? 4. Did you have a memorable childhood? 5. What did you enjoy most in your childhood? 6. At your current age, what have you learnt about life? Part 2 Cue Card Talk about a place where you usually go to relax. You should say:  * what place it is * when you go there * what you do there * and explain why you like going there to relax. Part 3. Discussion 1. Why are companies investing in health and fitness of their employees?  2. Is physical exercise the only way to relax? 3. Can using the internet help you relax? 4. What do you think is more important, public health or economy of the country? Why? 5. Do you think governments should prioritise in public health over economies? 6. What are the benefits of investing in public health?  Part 3. Discussion - Sample Answer 1. Why are companies
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OET Reading - Part C How to do

 OET Reading - Part C How to do OET Reading Part C has 6 Different Types of Questions Views and Opinion focused questions 1. Opinion 2. Attitude 3.  True/False 4. Conclusion Drawn  Lexical Question 5. Vocabulary 6. Reference       How to do Part C Step 1 :  Identify the keyword (kw) of the question Step 2 : Go to the Text and locate the kw and read that sentence of  the paragraph and understand it. (If there is no keyword go to the topic sentence) Step 3 . Return to the Answer Choices (ac) and underline the keywords of ac in A,B,C,D. Step 4 .  Check each ac against the text.
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OET Listening - List of Medications: Day -2

  OET Listening - List of Medications: Day -2 6. Caltrate Plus D:  A supplement used for bone health. 7. Norvasc (Amlodipine):  A calcium channel blocker (CCB) used for treating high blood pressure and certain types of chest pain (stable angina).  8. Celebrex (Celecoxib):  An NSAID used for relieving symptoms of arthritis and reducing certain types of polyps in colon. 9. Celestone Soluspan (Betamethasone):  A corticosteroid used for treating various conditions including severe inflammation, asthma, allergies, rheumatoid arthritis, colitis, certain blood disorders, lupus, multiple sclerosis, certain eye and skin conditions, and certain cancers.  10. Chlordiazepoxide:  A benzodiazepine used for short-term relief of anxiety and for treating alcohol withdrawal symptoms.                                                            (...  continued ) ________________________________________ Should you have any queries, please contact Dr Vijay C Nair WhatsApp no: 7356 85 8467. e mail: vijaycnair
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OET Listening - List of Medications - 1

  OET  Listening - Medication List of Medications The Occupational English Test (OET)  Listening sub-test includes various healthcare-related recordings, which may feature conversations, talks, and interviews on a range of topics, including medications. ( Enrich the information, as time permits,  by adding their: i. Indications ii. Contraindications iii. Dosage iv. What happens if discontinued without consulting the doctor. ) List of Medications 1. Fluticasone and Salmeterol:   (Advair Diskus, Advair HFA,  AirDuo Respiclick) -  used to treat difficulty breathing, wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness caused by asthma. 2. Albuterol:  A bronchodilator used for treating asthma-related conditions such as acute attacks, exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). 3. Atenolol:  A beta blocker used for treating cardiovascular disease. 4. Avelox (Moxifloxacin):  A fluroquinolone antibiotic used for treating infections of the lu
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OET Speaking (Medicine) -11.

 OET Speaking (Medicine) -11. Role play Card. Setting: Health Clinic Doctor: A 62-year-old patient presented two months ago with herpes zoster  (shingles) . He/she is now re-presented with the complaints of post-herpetic neuralgia (the nerve that often lingers after a shingle rash goes  away). Task:          * Explain to the patient the cause of the pain         * Recommend common analgesia as the first line treatment and explain the after-effects of strong pain medications (opioids)         * Give Capsaicin cream for topical application          * Explain the side-effects and steps need to be followed while applying the Capsaicin cream (e.g., a slight stinging or burning sensation o the skin, wear gloves        while applying the cream to the affected area)        * Prescribe anti-convulsant drugs and explain the effects of it  (Gabapentin or pregabalin may be useful, if necessary)       * Explain that non-pharmacological may help (e.g., relaxation - meditation, adhesive dressing and
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