OET Medicine Speaking Test Role-Play Sequence

Front

Empathy and Reassurance

Back

• ^{I understand this must be concerning for you…}

• ^{It's natural to feel anxious about…}

• ^{Let me assure you that…}

• ^{We'll work together to manage this…}

• ^{I'm here to help you through this process…}

Front

Instructions

Back

• ^{Let me explain how to…}

• ^{It's important to note that…}

• ^{Would you like me to demonstrate?}

• ^{Do you have any questions about…?}

• ^{Let's review the key points…}

Front

Information Gathering

Back

• ^{Could you tell me more about…?}

• ^{When did you first notice these symptoms?}

• ^{How would you describe the pain (discomfort)?}

• ^{Have you experienced this before?}

• ^{What seems to make it better (worse)?}

Front

Introduction

Back

• ^{Hello, I'm [Name], your [profession] today.}

• ^{Good afternoon. I understand you're here about … .}

• ^{I've been informed about your situation regarding … .}

• ^{Before we begin, could you confirm your name and date of birth?}

Front

Clarifying Questions

Back

• ^{Can you elaborate on that point?}

• ^{What do you mean by…?}

• ^{Could you provide an example?}

• ^{How does that affect your situation?}

• ^{What are your main concerns?}

Front

Building Trust

Back

• ^{It's important for me to understand your perspective.}

• ^{I appreciate your honesty in sharing this.}

• ^{Thank you for trusting me with this information.}

• ^{I'm here to support you without judgment.}

Front

Follow-Up Questions

Back

• ^{How have you been feeling since our last appointment?}

• ^{What changes have you noticed recently?}

• ^{Have you had any new symptoms related to this?}

• ^{What steps have you taken since then?}

Front

Active Listening

Back

• ^{Can you tell me more about your experience?}

• ^{I'm hearing that you feel…}

• ^{What I understand is that…}

• ^{Let me summarize what you've said so far…}

Front

Encouragement

Back

• ^{You're doing a great job by sharing this.}

• ^{It's okay to take your time with this.}

• ^{Every step you take is important.}

• ^{Remember, you're not alone in this.}

Front

Closure

Back

• ^{Before we finish, do you have any final questions?}

• ^{Let's recap what we've discussed today.}

• ^{Thank you for your openness during our conversation.}

• ^{I look forward to our next meeting.}