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3 posts tagged Criteria from Dr Mariam's OET writing team.
The #1 Reason OET Letters Fail (It's Not What You Think)
Why OET letters fail is almost never grammar — it's one upstream decision that, when wrong, drags down Purpose, Content, and Organisation & Layout all at once.
OET WritingCriteriaExam StrategyUpdated 13 November 2026
The 5 Mistakes in 80% of OET Letters (and How to Fix Them)
The 5 mistakes in 80% of OET letters — one per criterion — and the specific fix for each, drawn from more than 11,000 corrected letters.
OET WritingCriteriaCommon MistakesUpdated 11 November 2026
OET Writing Band Descriptors: Score Levels Explained
A comprehensive breakdown of the OET Writing band descriptors (0 to 7) for all six assessment criteria, explaining exactly what examiners look for to award a Grade B.
OET WritingCriteriaScoringUpdated 2 July 2026