OET Speaking, Warm-up Questions
OET Speaking Warm-up Questions
The Occupational English Test (OET) Speaking sub-test includes a warm-up session where you will be asked general questions about your career, interests, and aspirations. This session is not assessed and serves to make you comfortable with the examiner.
* Record Yourself: Try answering warm-up questions while recording your voice. This will help you analyze your fluency, pronunciation and availability to respond spontaneously.
* Practise with a Partner: Practise with a friend or a colleague who can act as the examiner. This will simulate the test environment and help you get comfortable speaking with another person .
* Mirror Practice: Stand in front of a mirror and ask yourself the warm-up questions. Pay attention to your body language and facial expressions, as these are important aspects of effective communication.
* Time Yourself: Warm-up conversations typically last around 2-3 minutes. Practise giving your response within this timeframe to ensure you can convey your thoughts concisely.
* See Feedback: Share your recorded answers with a teacher or a friend proficient in English. Constructive feedback can help you improve your speaking skills.
* Familiarize Yourself with Common Topics: Warm-up questions often revolve around your profession, reasons for taking the Test, and your career aspirations. be prepared to talk about these topics.
* Stay Fixed: Remember that the warm-up part of the OET speaking test is not assessed. Use this time to get comfortable with the format and the examiner.
Given below are some common warm-up questions you might encounter:
1. Can you introduce yourself?
* You can start by stating your name, profession, experience, and your goal.
2. Why did you choose your profession?
* Share your motivation or inspiration for choosing your career.
3. How long have you been working in your field?
* Mention the number of years and any significant experiences,
4. What are the current trends in your profession?
* Discuss any new practices or technologies being adopted in your field.
5. Who is your role model?
* Briefly describe who he/she is and why they inspire you.
6. What is your dream destination and why?
* Talk about a place you would love to visit or work in and the reason for your choice.
7. What are your career goals?
* Outline your aspirations and plans for professional growth.
8. Tell about an voluntary activity you have done recently.
* You can include a medical camp, blood donation camp, or a environmental activity you have participated in.
9. Talk about your favourite equipment in the workplace.
* Select that can be easily described.
10. How do you avoid errors?
* Being vigilant or double check.
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Sample Answers
11. How would you introduce yourself briefly?
Ans: Well, I consider I'm a self-motivated person and an active communicator. I've been practising in this field for the last 2/3 years and this helped me to build my confidence and taught me the meaning of 'healing touch'. On top of that, I'm a daily learner.
12. Would you rather be liked or respected as a doctor/dentist?
Ans: Well, in my opinion, as a doctor/dentist, it's vital to be respected by your colleagues and patients. However, being liked is also important as it can build trust and rapport with patients. In most work roles being respected should be given greater emphasize since it is typically linked closely to competence and productivity.
13. Do you find that communication skills are important for a doctor/dentist?
Ans: Without any doubt, effective communication and interpersonal skills are paramount in healthcare profession. One must communicate seamlessly with medical staff, colleagues, patients and their families. Furthermore, they should convey information clearly, balancing transparency with sensitivity to avoid unnecessary distress.
14. What type of work environment do you prefer?
Ans: Well, I can adapt easily to various work environments. However, I've found the most fulfilment in smaller environs because these settings allow me to focus on providing individual attention to each patient without feeling rushed.
15. Tell me about a time when you explained a medical terminology to individuals without medical training.
Ans: This happens daily in the workplace. I reckon, communicating medical information to a non-medically trained individual is crucial. Once I has to explain post-operative care to a family following their child's surgery. I made a conscious effort to use the simple term like "poop" instead of "bowels", ensuring they grasp the information easily.
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16. Give an example of the mistake you've made. How did you solve it?
Ans: Well, I remember vividly, our professor was telling us once that an error committed by a doctor can cause death. Thank God, I haven't committed any errors till date except one during my internship. I made a mistake in administration of a medication; however, I detected the error soon and informed my seniors and it was resolved before any calamities occurred. This experience taught me an important lesson to be vigilant and double check to avoid medical errors.
17. How attached you will get to your patients?
Ans: Despite my busy schedules, I still find time to grow fond of the people I care for. Day in and day out, we meet several different patients, but there will be special ones who leave a lasting impression in our hearts. Saying "good bye" to these patients can be difficult, but being a doc, you know you made difference in their lives , no matter how big or small.
18. How do you handle a busy shift or heavy workload?
Ans: Busy shifts are the regular part of my work as a doc. I used to get overwhelmed when I had more to do than normal, but as I have got more experience, it's becoming easier to deal with. Taking a few moments to meditate or do my favorite breathing exercise help alleviate immediate stress.
19. How much critical thinking doctors do?
Ans: Well, that's an interesting question. What surprised the most when I began working as a doctor is, the level of autonomy that one experiences, even as a new graduate doctor. Several
Remember, the warm-up questions are designed to ease you into the test environment, so answer them naturally and confidently.
They do not assess your intelligence, nor your general knowledge.
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