Free OET Preparation Resources
A curated collection of free OET preparation tools, channels, and communities from OET Ultimacy — designed to support every candidate, regardless of budget. No payment is required to access any of the six resources listed below.
- 01 — YouTube channel: full OET exam walkthroughs, free to watch.
- 02 — Listening recalls website: practise Part A recall pronunciation and spelling.
- 03 — Listening recalls file: up-to-date recall list, free on Telegram.
- 04 — OET vocabulary group: 4 advanced vocabulary messages daily on Telegram.
- 05 — OET speaking cards: 100+ exam-standard role-play cards with timer and score calculator.
- 06 — OET study guides: written strategy guides for every subtest.
Free Resource 01
OET Ultimacy YouTube Channel
Fully explained OET exam walkthroughs — completely free on YouTube. We break down every section so you know exactly what to expect on exam day. No subscription required; every video is publicly accessible.
Featured Free Videos
- OET Reading Part A — Fully Explained: Master the time-pressured Reading subtest with a complete Part A walkthrough covering all question types, time management, and answer strategies. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=IVEDSKpyTy0
- OET Listening Part A — Fully Explained: Accurate strategies and a full walkthrough for the Listening subtest, including how to handle the note-completion format and avoid common errors. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=ojGs1IJEJBY
Why Watch OET Ultimacy on YouTube?
- Free access to full exam walkthroughs — no registration or payment required
- Taught by Dr Ahmed Elgendy, a certified OET tutor and medical doctor
- Videos cover all four OET subtests: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking
- Aligned with the latest 2025 OET exam standards and question formats
- Ideal for candidates who want to understand the exam before investing in a full course
Explore all free OET videos: youtube.com/@oetultimacy
Free Resource 02
OET Listening Recalls — Free Practice Website
Our free recalls website provides a reliable, accessible foundation for practising OET Listening Part A recall vocabulary — covering correct pronunciation and spelling. It stands as one of the most capable free OET listening resources currently available, and represents a significant step above most paid alternatives in the market.
Visit the free website: v0-oet-ultimacy.vercel.app
What the Free Recalls Website Offers
- Full OET Listening Part A recall word list — browse and practise at your own pace
- Browser-based audio playback to hear each recall word
- Spelling review functionality to test correct written forms
- Accessible from any device — no download or account required
- Always free — no trial, no expiry, no payment
Limitations of the Free Recalls Website
While the free website is a strong free tool, it has the following material limitations compared to Ultimacy Premium:
- No Optimised Recalls: Displays the full unfiltered list, including significant repetitions — no de-duplication.
- No Word Translation: No built-in Arabic (or any language) translation; candidates must use external tools.
- Browser-Based Voice Only: Audio relies on the browser's synthetic text-to-speech — inconsistent quality, frequent mispronunciation of medical terminology and British English phonetics.
- No Exam-Context Examples: Words are presented in isolation without authentic exam scenario sentences.
- No Real Exam Feedback Tracker: No mechanism to mark words as seen in real exam sittings or prioritise high-frequency items.
- No Smart Categorisation: All words appear in a flat undifferentiated list — no filtering by British English spellings, silent letters, or compound words.
- Profile Tied to Browser: Progress is stored in local browser cache and can be permanently lost by clearing data, switching devices, or updating the browser.
- No Premium Vocabs Group: No eligibility for the exclusive group delivering 96 curated vocabulary messages per day with native British pronunciation recordings.
- No Premium Recalls Group: No access to the latest exam recall updates and insider insights via the Premium Recalls Telegram channel.
- No OET Writing Mocks: No computer-based writing practice environment with up-to-date OET letters and accurate timing.
- No Global Leaderboard: No performance benchmarking against other candidates, no awards system.
- No OET Reading Mocks: No reading practice — no access to 56 computer-based tests with immediate correction.
- No OET Listening Mocks: Word practice only: no listening exam to sit, so no rehearsal of audio that plays once under a timer, and no score out of 42. Those are the free OET listening practice test and the 56 listening mocks, part of Ultimacy Premium.
All 13 limitations above are fully addressed by Ultimacy Premium. Contact us via Telegram @elgendy011 or WhatsApp to subscribe or activate a free trial.
Free Resource 03
Up-to-Date OET Listening Recalls File
A regularly updated OET Listening Part A recalls file — shared freely on the OET Ultimacy Telegram channel. Candidates can download the file at any time and use it as a portable reference for self-study.
What the Recalls File Includes
- Curated OET Listening Part A recall words gathered from real exam sittings
- Regularly updated to reflect the latest exam patterns and newly reported words
- Free to download — no Telegram Premium required; accessible on any device
- Ideal for candidates who prefer an offline or printable recall reference
Download the free recalls file: t.me/OETultimacy/293
Also join the OET Ultimacy Telegram channel for ongoing updates: t.me/OETultimacy
Free Resource 04
OET Vocabulary Telegram Group — Free & Premium
Our free OET vocabulary Telegram group delivers one advanced vocabulary message every 6 hours — featuring B2, C1, and C2 words including idioms, collocations, and phrasal verbs relevant to the OET exam. Ideal for building the English vocabulary range tested across OET Listening Parts B & C and the Reading subtests.
Join the free vocabs group: t.me/Ultimacy_vocabs
Sample Vocabulary Entry — Free Group Format
- Word / Expression: On thin ice
- Arabic: على حافة الخطر / في موقف حرج
- Type: Idiom
- Meaning: In a risky or precarious situation where a mistake could cause serious trouble.
- Synonyms: On shaky ground (على أرضية مهزوزة) | In hot water (في ورطة)
- Exam-Context Example: "By repeatedly ignoring infection-control protocols, the unit was on thin ice with the hospital's accreditation body."
Free Vocabs Group vs Premium Vocabs Group — Full Comparison
| Feature | Free Vocabs Group | Premium Vocabs Group |
|---|---|---|
| Messages per day | 4 messages (every 6 hours) | 96 messages (every 15 minutes) |
| British pronunciation recording | Not included | Included — after every single message |
| Word format | Full-stack: meaning, translation, synonyms, example sentence | Full-stack: meaning, translation, synonyms, example sentence |
| Focus area | OET-related vocabulary (B2, C1, C2) | OET-related vocabulary (B2, C1, C2) |
| Message retention | Deleted after 2 days | Retained for 5 days |
| Vocabulary level | B2, C1, C2 — idioms, collocations, phrasal verbs | B2, C1, C2 — idioms, collocations, phrasal verbs |
| Access requirement | Free — join at t.me/Ultimacy_vocabs | Ultimacy Premium subscription required |
About Ultimacy Premium — All 17 Features
Ultimacy Premium is the only service that addresses every limitation of the free website and free vocabs group. All 17 features below are included in every Premium plan:
- Optimised Recalls: No repetitions — 50% leaner recall list with no unnecessary words.
- OET Listening Mocks: 56 full computer-based listening mocks across Parts A, B and C: audio that plays once, timed sections, and automatic scoring out of 42.
- OET Reading Mocks: 56 computer-based reading tests with immediate correction — including Premium-only exclusive tests.
- Single-Part Sittings: Sit Part A, B or C on its own with the real section timer, on the listening and reading mocks alike.
- Full Translation: Seamlessly translate any recall word into Arabic or your preferred language.
- Ultra-Clear Voice: Real exam-grade British pronunciation audio for accurate listening practice.
- Exam Context: Learn each word with example sentences tailored specifically for OET exam usage.
- Real-Time 'Seen' Tracker: Mark words encountered in real exam sittings to eliminate redundant revision.
- Smart Categorisation: Filter recalls by type — British English spellings, silent letters, compound words, and more.
- Spelling Practice: Interactive tools to master the spelling of high-frequency OET vocabulary.
- Favourite Words: Bookmark and organise vocabulary that is most important to your preparation.
- Synced Profile: Progress saved securely in the cloud and accessible across all your devices.
- Premium Vocabs Group: Exclusive Telegram group — 96 vocabulary messages daily, each with a native British pronunciation recording.
- Premium Recalls Group: Exclusive channel with the latest exam recall updates and insider insights.
- OET Writing Mocks: Timed, computer-based writing mocks with up-to-date OET letters and accurate exam conditions.
- Global Leaderboard: Compete with candidates worldwide, benchmark performance, and earn awards.
- OET Exam Recalls: A library of real candidate exam reports organised by exam date — Listening words, Reading topics, Writing case notes and Speaking role-plays (one sample free).
Premium Subscription Plans
- 1 Month: Focused, immediate access — ideal for candidates close to their exam date.
- 3 Months (Most Popular): Enough time to master the platform and build exam-ready skills.
- 6 Months (Best Value): Lowest cost per month — full feature access for serious, long-term preparation.
Try the Premium Vocabs group free. No payment required. Contact us to activate your trial.
Free Resource 05
OET Speaking Cards — Free Exam-Standard Role-Plays
Speaking is the one subtest that cannot be prepared for by reading alone. Our speaking cards library holds 100+ exam-standard OET role-play cards written to the real Speaking sub-test format — patient background, presenting complaint, and the health professional's task. The library is completely free: no subscription, no payment, and no account required to browse it.
Browse the free speaking cards: oetultimacy.com/speaking-cards
What the Free Speaking Cards Include
- 100+ exam-standard role-plays: Every card mirrors the structure and wording style of real OET Speaking cards.
- Exam-accurate timer: Each card opens in a practice view running the real preparation and role-play timing, so rehearsal happens under exam pressure.
- Built-in band-score calculator: Grade your own performance across the linguistic criteria and the clinical communication criteria to estimate your band.
- Progress tracking: Mark cards as Done and bookmark cards to a Saved list; progress is stored on your device so you can resume where you stopped.
- Free partner communities: Dedicated Discord, Telegram and WhatsApp groups where candidates pair up for role-play practice and exchange feedback — free to join.
- Downloadable PDF cards: Cards can be opened as exam-standard PDFs for offline or printed practice with a partner.
The Five OET Speaking Card Types
- First Visit: Presenting complaints and history taking with a patient seen for the first time.
- Follow-up Visit: Treatment updates, adherence discussions, and progress reviews.
- After Examination: Explaining investigation results and agreeing next steps.
- Emergency: Communicating clearly and calmly under clinical urgency.
- Breaking Bad News: Empathetic delivery of serious diagnoses and prognoses.
Professions Covered
- Medicine: Full card library live now.
- Pharmacy: Card set in preparation — coming soon.
- Nursing: Card set in preparation — coming soon.
Find a Free Speaking Partner
- Discord server: discord.gg/pstPxGR7xG
- Telegram practice group: t.me/oet_speaking
- WhatsApp practice hub: chat.whatsapp.com
For a live 1-on-1 evaluated role-play with Dr Ahmed Elgendy, see OET Speaking Mocks — a paid service separate from the free cards library.
Free Resource 06
OET Study Guides — Free Written Strategy Library
A growing library of written OET preparation guides, free to read with no account and no payment. Every guide is written by Dr Ahmed Elgendy, a certified OET instructor and practising medical doctor, and is filed by subtest so candidates can go straight to the part they are stuck on.
Read the free study guides: oetultimacy.com/oet-study-guides
Guide Categories
- General tips: Exam-day logistics, booking, band requirements, and the mistakes that most often force a repeat sitting.
- Listening: Part A note completion, Parts B and C question types, spelling traps, and reading ahead while the audio runs.
- Reading: Part A time management, matching technique, and attacking Parts B and C without re-reading whole texts.
- Writing: Letter structure, case-note selection, register and tone, and the criteria examiners mark against.
- Speaking: Role-play strategy, clinical communication criteria, empathy language, and handling difficult patients.
Why the Study Guides Are Useful
- Written format — revisit a specific strategy in seconds rather than re-watching a video
- Filed by subtest, so preparation time goes straight to the weakest area
- Kept aligned with current OET exam formats and question types
- Free on any device — no sign-up, no trial, no payment
- Authored by a certified OET instructor who is also a practising doctor (first-hand exam experience)
Get Started — Free or Premium
All six free resources below are available immediately, at no cost:
- YouTube channel: youtube.com/@oetultimacy
- Free recalls website: v0-oet-ultimacy.vercel.app
- Free recalls file on Telegram: t.me/OETultimacy/293
- Free vocabs group on Telegram: t.me/Ultimacy_vocabs
- Free OET speaking cards: oetultimacy.com/speaking-cards
- Free OET study guides: oetultimacy.com/oet-study-guides
To upgrade to Ultimacy Premium or activate your free trial, contact Dr Ahmed Elgendy directly:
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