Section | Components | Duration | Skills Assessed |
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Listening | Part A: Consultation (2 tasks) Part B: Short Workplace Extracts (6 tasks) |
50 minutes | Understanding spoken English in medical contexts |
Reading | Part A: Skimming and Scanning (2 tasks) Part B: Longer Texts (6 tasks) Part C: Detailed Reading (2 tasks) |
60 minutes | Comprehension of various texts, including clinical and workplace materials |
Writing | One task (e.g., referral letter) | 45 minutes | Ability to write a clear, relevant, and professional letter or report |
Speaking | Role-play with a patient or colleague | 20 minutes (2 role-plays, 10 minutes each) | Effective communication skills in a healthcare setting |