have a 93-page file with around 2,000 words from OET Listening Part A. I’m looking for a study partner who can practice with me for just 30 minutes a day.

My plan is:

• We take one page at a time.
• First, you pronounce/read the words clearly.
• Then I repeat them and practice spelling.
• Help correct my pronunciation and spelling mistakes.
• Goal: improve listening, spelling, and maximize my chances of passing OET.

If anyone is preparing for OET and would like to study together consistently, please message me. Serious study partners only.

I have applied for the 2026 pathway 1 for which the current application registration deadline stands at April 30 2026.

They are asking me to confirm my verification for my council which i will be doing today.

Other requirement is OET? I have to submit that too before 30th?

I cannot take the exam anymore in my country since it requires a week to book in advance.

What to do? Please help?

They sent me a email regarding verification from council but about oet i could not understand.

Does it come under the ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BEFORE APRIL 30 2026?

Is it true that the OET could give results within 24hrs now? How about tests on weekends? I need the results within this month so is nervous and hope the results coming out soon.

1. Active vs Passive Voice (OET style)

Active Voice

The subject does the action.

• The nurse administered the medication.
• The doctor reviewed the patient.

👉 Structure:
Subject + Verb + Object

Passive Voice

The subject receives the action.

• The medication was administered (by the nurse).
• The patient was reviewed.

👉 Structure:
Object + form of “be” + past participle

When to use each in OET

Passive is often preferred in OET writing because:

• Focus is on the patient, not the healthcare worker
• Sounds more formal and clinical

✔ Example (better for OET):

• The patient was admitted with chest pain.

❌ Less appropriate:

• The doctor admitted the patient with chest pain.

Quick comparison

Active vs Passive

The GP prescribed antibiotics (active)

Antibiotics were prescribed (passive)

The nurse monitored vital signs (active)

Vital signs were monitored (passive)

2. Tenses (in-depth but practical)

Tense = time + verb form

A. Present Simple

Used for:

• General facts
• Routine actions
• Medical truths

Structure:

https://www.patreon.com/posts/oet-grammar-for-156030228