I was recently asked this and, as it is a common question, I thought I'd answer it here in the blog!
Firstly, the bad news. I was asked how many questions would need to be correctly answered to get an 'A'. There is no simple OET marking template meaning that there is no simple answer to this. The easiest way to explain how your mark is obtained is to direct you to two articles.
1. This is the first (long) article which explains the marking technique: Decision Making in Marking Open-Ended Listening Test Items: The
Case of the OET
2. The second one is a file from OET explaining the test. Bear in mind that the article is from 2009, however, it is still valid. Important points are below:
Firstly, the bad news. I was asked how many questions would need to be correctly answered to get an 'A'. There is no simple OET marking template meaning that there is no simple answer to this. The easiest way to explain how your mark is obtained is to direct you to two articles.
1. This is the first (long) article which explains the marking technique: Decision Making in Marking Open-Ended Listening Test Items: The
Case of the OET
2. The second one is a file from OET explaining the test. Bear in mind that the article is from 2009, however, it is still valid. Important points are below:
Finally, my advice to all candidates is to remember that the OET is a test of how well you communicate in English, not how well you can memorise information. Try to work on your communication skills and ability across the 4 areas. Try to prepare for the test over a few months at least so you can practise listening (and the other skills) as often as possible. In fact, every day...even for only 10 minutes. A 'little and often' will consolidate your skills better than a lot a week before the test.
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