OET Reading Part A Tips 2025 | How I Boosted My Score from 260 to 420

author Dr Nasir Bukhari

- Aug 21, 2025 - 7 min read - 1k Likes

OET Reading Part A Tips 2025 – How I Boosted My Score from 260 to 420

Are you struggling with OET Reading Part A? You’re not alone. Most doctors and nurses find Part A challenging because of the strict time limit and the need for fast, accurate scanning.

I was stuck at 260 in OET Reading, but with the right strategy, I managed to boost my score to 420 in Part A. In this post, I’ll share the exact OET Reading Part A Tips 2025 that helped me — and thousands of my students — achieve top scores.


✅ Why Part A is Tricky

  • Only 15 minutes to answer 20 questions.
  • Requires fast scanning, not deep reading.
  • Questions are often paraphrased instead of direct words.
  • Many candidates waste time reading full texts.

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✅ My Step-by-Step Strategy

  1. Master Time Management
    Allocate time carefully: 4 minutes scanning texts + 11 minutes answering questions.
  2. Keyword Spotting
    Train your eyes to catch keywords like dates, numbers, names, and medical terms. Don’t read every line.
  3. Handle Paraphrasing
    Questions often use synonyms. Example: if the text says “hypertension”, the question might say “high blood pressure.”
  4. Elimination Method
    If unsure, eliminate the answers that don’t fit logically. This speeds up decision-making.
  5. Practice Under Real Conditions
    Always practice with a timer. Simulating exam pressure is key to success.

✅ Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Reading word-for-word instead of scanning.
❌ Spending too much time on 1–2 tough questions.
❌ Ignoring question order (it usually follows text order).
❌ Forgetting that Part A is about speed + accuracy, not deep comprehension.


✅ Updated Tips for 2025

  • OET now focuses more on practical healthcare texts (discharge summaries, leaflets, case notes).
  • Expect paraphrased instructions. Prepare your brain to think in synonyms.
  • Keep an eye on connectors (e.g., “in addition,” “however”) to find correct sections quickly.

📌 Final Advice

With the right OET Reading Part A Tips 2025, you can easily jump 100+ points. Remember: practice scanning, train with medical texts, and never waste time overthinking.


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