What's The Secret to Perfect OET Writing Tenses?

If you want clear guidance on using tenses in OET writing, this lesson is for you. In this episode, Scott and Una explain when and why to use Present Simple, Past Simple, Present Perfect, and Present Continuous in OET letters so you avoid common errors that cost marks. The examples are practical and exam-focused, so you can apply them straight away in OET practice tests and mock exams. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to: ✅ Use Present Simple for unchanging facts and patient details ✅ Use Past Simple for fixed-time events and medical history ✅ Use Present Perfect to link past events to the present (no fixed time) ✅ Use Present Continuous for actions or changes relevant right now ✅ Build a correction table for articles, tenses and pronouns ✅ Use feedback effectively to stop repeating the same mistakes By the end, you will know which tense to choose for different case-note information and how to improve your language accuracy for higher OET Writing scores. Want more support with your OET preparation? Join our FREE OET Fast Pass Masterclass to: Learn proven strategies for OET Writing, OET Listening, OET Reading and OET Speaking Understand exactly what examiners want in high-scoring answers Build a study plan tailored to your target score See where you are on your OET journey and avoid repeated exam attempts 👉 Save your free place: https://swooshenglish.com/oet-fast-pa... Free OET resources and practice materials: https://swooshenglish.com/oet-resources At Swoosh English, we have helped thousands of healthcare professionals pass their OET, IELTS, and PTE exams with: Live classes and full OET mock exams Personalised OET writing corrections within 24 hours Expert-led OET speaking practice sessions Practical reading and listening practice resources 👇 Post your tense questions in the comments, and we will answer them. 👍 Like & Subscribe for weekly OET tips, mock tests, and study advice. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 6:30 Present Simple 9:04 Past Simple 10:41 Present Perfect 13:15 Present Continuous 16:52 Final point — feedback & correction table