Understanding Key Verbs in OET Role Play Tasks

Jul 14, 2024

Understanding Key Verbs in OET Role Play Tasks

Overview

  • Role play cards in the OET test contain tasks with crucial verbs (e.g., explain, highlight, allay) that guide actions.
  • Video emphasizes learning key phrases for every potential task verb to ensure clarity and precision during the test.

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Example Role Play Card

  • Important verbs: find out, request, explain, highlight, reassure, and suggest.
  • Each verb initiates a specific task within the role play.
  • Real-life role plays involve dynamic back-and-forth conversations.

Analysis of OET Role Play Card Verbs

Key Verbs Categories:

  1. Request Information:
    • Verbs: Find out, Ask
    • Phrases:
      • Would you mind…?
      • Would/Could you please…?
      • Do you think you could…?
      • Could you possibly…?
      • Can/Could I ask you to…?
  2. Check Understanding:
    • Verbs: Check, Determine
    • Phrases:
      • I'd just like to check…
      • Can you tell me about…?
  3. Give Information:
    • Verbs: Explain, Advise, Recommend, Outline, Suggest, Discuss
    • Phrases:
      • I’d now like to explain...
      • Thanks for letting me know, I’d like to...
  4. Change Patient's Mind:
    • Verbs: Persuade, Emphasize, Stress, Promote, Convince, Express concern, Reinforce
    • Phrases:
      • I want to stress...
      • It's critical that...
      • I'm sure that you can see...
  5. Make Patient Feel Better:
    • Verbs: Allay, Reassure, Encourage, Respond to
    • Phrases:
      • I want to reassure you...
      • I understand that...

Practical Demonstration

  • Mark: Role of medical professional demonstrating key phrases and techniques:
    • Request Information:
      • Example: "Mrs. Smith, I'd like to find out more about your headaches. Would you mind telling me when they started?"
    • Check Understanding:
      • Example: "I’d just like to check whether you are taking any medication. Can you tell me about your medication usage?"
    • Give Information:
      • Example: "I’d now like to explain to you when and how much medication you should be taking. Is that okay with you?"
    • Change Patient's Mind:
      • Example: "I want to stress how important this is. The new medication is much better suited. Do you have any issues with that?"
    • Make Patient Feel Better:
      • Example: "I want to reassure you that the new medication is much safer and effective. How does that sound?"

Conclusion

  • Summary of main tasks and their corresponding key verbs in OET role play cards.
  • Importance of using polite, clear, and firm language tailored to each task.
  • Encouragement to check out e2testprep.com for more speaking help, including graded speaking mock tests.