Listening to healthcare related podcasts is a great way to enhance your listening skills ahead of your OET listening exam.
As requested by one of my YouTube Students, Anan, here is a list. I've chosen UK and Australian based ones to give you a variety of accents, but bear in mind, in the exam, accents won't be very extreme examples from any particular region.
1. The ABC Health Report (ABC Radio National)
Country: Australia
Why It's Good: This podcast covers a broad range of health and medical topics relevant to healthcare professionals. The language used mirrors the kind of content found in the OET reading and listening sections, making it an excellent resource for familiarising yourself with medical terminology, patient care discussions, and public health issues.
Country: UK
Why It's Good: Produced by the British Medical Journal, this podcast investigates medical research, clinical practices, and current healthcare debates. Listening to these discussions helps OET candidates enhance their understanding of complex medical topics and the language used in professional medical settings, which is crucial for the reading and writing sections.
3. GP Sceptics
Country: Australia
Why It's Good: This podcast is hosted by Australian GPs and discusses various aspects of general practice, evidence-based medicine, and healthcare policy. It’s ideal for OET candidates because it features authentic medical conversations that mirror the kind of consultations and scenarios found in the speaking and listening sections of the OET.
4. RCGP Podcast (Royal College of General Practitioners)
Country: UK
Why It's Good: This podcast is aimed at GPs and covers a range of topics including clinical guidelines, patient communication, and healthcare innovations. It's a great resource for OET candidates as it provides exposure to real-life GP consultations and discussions, helping with understanding the structure and language of medical interactions.
Country: UK
Why It's Good: This podcast from The Lancet, one of the world's leading medical journals, covers a wide range of medical topics, including global health, clinical research, and public health issues. The discussions are rich in medical terminology and professional language, making it an excellent resource for improving listening comprehension and expanding medical vocabulary, both of which are crucial for the OET.
These podcasts focus on the kind of medical language and topics that are directly relevant to the OET, making them excellent resources for improving both professional vocabulary and comprehension skills.
If you want further help with your listening and OET skills-building exercises and exam-style questions, take a look at our free lessons on our YouTube listening playlist.
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