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Letter Structure
4 posts tagged Letter Structure from Dr Mariam's OET writing team.
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OET Transfer Letter: Structure, Content and Common Mistakes
A practical guide to writing an OET transfer letter. Covers how the transfer task differs from a referral and discharge, what information the receiving facility needs, and the marking decisions that affect Content and Organisation scores.
OET WritingTransfer LetterLetter StructureExam TechniqueUpdated 9 June 2026
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OET Writing Paragraphing: Why Three Paragraphs Is Not a Rule
How to paragraph an OET letter so it scores well on Organisation and Layout. Covers what examiners actually check, why the three-paragraph formula fails on complex tasks, and how to group clinical information correctly.
OET WritingOrganisation LayoutLetter StructureExam TechniqueUpdated 6 June 2026
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OET Referral Letter: Structure, Language and What Examiners Check
A practical guide to writing an OET referral letter. Covers what information to include, how to select from case notes for a specialist reader, and the specific mistakes that cost Content and Genre marks.
OET WritingReferral LetterLetter StructureExam TechniqueUpdated 2 June 2026
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How to Write the First Sentence of Your OET Letter
The opening sentence of your OET letter determines your Purpose score. Learn the three-part structure that makes purpose immediately apparent, with examples by letter type and the mistakes that cost candidates marks.
OET WritingExam TechniquePurpose CriterionLetter StructureUpdated 31 May 2026