Published On: 2017-11-06

Amritsar, 6th November- Nurses are in high demand in Australia and New Zealand, and OET (Occupational English Test) has made it easier for nurses to make the move. OET is an English language test that is designed for health professionals who seek to register and practice in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Singapore, and Dubai.  It provides a valid and reliable assessment of all four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking – with an emphasis on communication in healthcare professional settings. However, a dearth of high-quality preparation materials has been a concern of many test-takers at large.

This new book from Gurleen Khaira is designed to fill that gap in training and knowledge. This book provides the essentials needed to score a passing grade in the OET Speaking and Writing modules including the most effective strategies, extensive practice, and precise description of how these modules are scored.  Chapters cover everything from vocabulary review and hints to full-length sample tests with answer expectations. Written by an author with a post-graduate qualification in TESOL (Teaching English to speakers of other languages) and in-depth knowledge of the subject, this book is a dream comes true for every nurse who wishes to work as a Registered Nurse in Australia, New Zealand, or United Kingdom.  Interestingly, she is the first Indian author to write a book for OET practice materials.

“Over the past two years, I received many online queries from nurses in different countries seeking guidance as they felt that the existing preparation materials for OET were not adequate.  Earlier this year, OET Australia introduced OET Teacher program in which I was trained on developing a comprehensive OET preparation program and creating practice materials, so I combined what I learnt with my TESOL experience of 4 years to write this book. ” said Gurleen.  

About the author

Gurleen Khaira is a nationally acclaimed OET trainer, soft-skill trainer, and career counsellor. She has received four National awards for her work in the education sector and has been featured in national publications on numerous occasions. Her company, Khaira Education, is listed on the official OET Website as a reputable training provider. She has been involved with soft-skills and English language training since 2013 following her return to India from Australia, where she attended the University of Melbourne. She is currently working on her second book, which will be devoted to Reading and Listening Modules of the OET.