Instructions: This exercise is time slightly longer (50 minutes) than allowed in the real test (45 minutes). This is toallow you to become accustomed to writing under pressure. Use the case notes and what you have learned so far to write a referral letter to the dietitian.
Your letter should be approximately 180 – 200 words.
Write complete sentences, not note form.
Use a professional letter format. (If you are not sure what professional format is, don’t worry. We will cover this in the next module!)
Tips:
Read the task first.
Summarize main points
Think about what the reader needs and doesn’t need
Prioritize the information – outline the main issue and requested action first; then supporting information afterward
The Common European Framework Reference (CEFR) is an internationally accepted language scale that breaks down skills in the same categories OET does – Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. It describes exactly what each level (A1 – C2) says about how well you can communicate and is linked to research on how many hours you need on average to move from one level up to the next. This can show realistically how much time you need to be OET-ready, and help your tutors design your lessons better. To get the most out of your study plan, check if your lessons are moving you up the CEFR scale for you Medical English skills. OET recognises the CEFR and requires you be a minimum of B2+, preferably C1, for the test. Are you OET-ready?