OET Speaking 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In the OET Speaking sub-test, how many role-plays does each candidate complete?
- One
- Two (Correct answer)
- Three
- Four
Correct answer: Two
Each candidate completes two role-plays, each lasting about five minutes.
Question 2: Who plays the role of the patient, client, or carer in the OET Speaking role-play?
- Another candidate
- The interlocutor (Correct answer)
- A real patient
- A recorded actor
Correct answer: The interlocutor
The interlocutor takes the role of the patient, client, or relative throughout the role-play.
Question 3: Approximately how long do candidates get to prepare before each role-play begins?
- About 1 minute
- About 3 minutes (Correct answer)
- About 5 minutes
- About 10 minutes
Correct answer: About 3 minutes
Candidates receive about three minutes to read the role-play card and prepare.
Question 4: What information does the OET Speaking role-play card give the candidate?
- The setting, their role, and tasks to address (Correct answer)
- The exact words to say
- The patient's full medical chart
- The interlocutor's scripted lines
Correct answer: The setting, their role, and tasks to address
The card outlines the situation, the candidate's professional role, and the tasks to cover.
Question 5: How is the OET Speaking sub-test recorded?
- Video only
- Audio recording (Correct answer)
- Written transcript by the interlocutor
- Not recorded at all
Correct answer: Audio recording
Speaking sub-tests are audio-recorded and later assessed by trained assessors.
Question 6: Roughly how long does the entire OET Speaking sub-test last?
- About 5 minutes
- About 20 minutes (Correct answer)
- About 45 minutes
- About 60 minutes
Correct answer: About 20 minutes
The whole Speaking sub-test, including warm-up and two role-plays, takes about 20 minutes.
Question 7: Are the OET Speaking role-plays based on the candidate's own profession?
- Yes, they are profession-specific (Correct answer)
- No, they are generic for all candidates
- Only for doctors
- Only for nurses
Correct answer: Yes, they are profession-specific
Role-plays are tailored to the candidate's specific healthcare profession.
OET Speaking 2
In the OET Speaking sub-test, how many role-plays does each candidate complete?