OET Listening Part A. Season 2 Episode 10.

Welcome to the OET podcast, helping you build the skills and confidence you need to succeed in the occupational English test. In today's episode, you'll practice listening part A. based on a consultation between a GP and an adult patient who presents with a persistent skin rash. Listen carefully and complete the doctor's consultation notes using the exact words spoken by the patient.

This activity will help you strengthen your ability to identify key clinical details and record accurate notes, just like in the real OET listening test. Take notes as you listen and fill in all 12 blanks in your answer sheet.

Then we'll review the correct answers together. Good afternoon, please come in. What can I do for you today? Hi doctor, thanks for seeing me. I've been having a problem with my skin, mainly on my thighs and around my waist. I keep getting these little red bumps that look like pimples and they're really itchy. Some of them are sore as well.

At first I thought it was just a rash, but it keeps coming back, and it seems to be spreading. I see. When did you first notice this? About three months ago. It started as just a few spots after I'd been to the gym. I thought maybe it was from sweating too much, so I just ignored it. But over the weeks, it's got worse. Now every time I shave or wear tight clothing, I get more of them. Some of them have little white heads, almost like pimples filled with pus.

That sounds uncomfortable. Do they itch or are they more painful? Both, actually. Some are very itchy and I find myself scratching them at night. Others are painful if I press on them, especially the ones around my waistline where my trousers rub. It's embarrassing too because it looks like I've got acne all over my body. Have you noticed this anywhere else apart from the thighs and waist?

Yes, a bit on my buttocks and occasionally on my arms after I've been swimming. I love swimming, but I think the pool might be making it worse. After I get out, I sometimes notice new spots within a day or two. Have you tried any treatment so far? I've tried a few things. I used some over-the-counter acne cream but it didn't do much. I also switched to looser clothing and started showering straight after the gym.

but the bumps still appear. I even tried changing my razor, thinking it might be irritation from shaving, but that didn't solve it either. Have you had anything like this in the past? Not really. I had normal teenage acne on my face years ago, but that cleared up. This feels different. It's more like little infected hairs. That's what my partner said it looks like too. Do you have any medical conditions or take any regular medications?

No, I'm usually healthy. I don't take any medicines every day. I did take antibiotics once earlier this year for a sinus infection, but that was months before this started. And what's your main concern at this point? Well...

Apart from the discomfort, I'm worried it might leave scars. Some of the spots have left dark marks already. I also feel self-conscious at the gym and pool. People stare if they see the rash and I don't want anyone thinking it's contagious. That's another thing. Is it contagious? My partner asked if he could catch it because he's noticed I keep scratching. I understand.

folliculitis is usually caused by bacteria getting into the hair follicles sometimes yeast occasionally irritation it can spread on the skin but it's not like a cold we'll look at ways to control it That's a relief to hear. I was also worried it might mean something is wrong with my immune system. I don't get sick often, but I thought maybe there was a deeper problem. That's a fair question.

We'll check your skin carefully and consider tests if needed. Thank you. Honestly, it's been getting me down. It doesn't seem like a big thing compared to other illnesses, but it really affects how I feel. I've even avoided going out with friends because I'm embarrassed if the rash is showing. And the itch keeps me up at night sometimes. I'll wake up scratching without even realizing it. That must be frustrating.

It really is. I just want it to clear up. I've read online about folliculitis, and some people said it can be chronic. That scared me. I don't want to have this forever. I just want to feel comfortable in my own skin again. That's completely understandable. We'll come up with a treatment plan to help settle it. I'd be grateful. Even if it's something simple, I'd like to get started, because right now it feels like nothing I do makes a difference.

Now let's listen to the audio again, this time with the answers revealed. Good afternoon. Please come in. What can I do for you today? Hi, doctor. Thanks for seeing me. I've been having a problem with my skin, mainly on my thighs and around my waist. I keep getting these little red bumps that look like pimples and they're really itchy. Some of them are sore as well.

At first I thought it was just a rash, but it keeps coming back, and it seems to be spreading. I see. When did you first notice this? About three months ago. It started as just a few spots after I'd been to the gym. I thought maybe it was from sweating too much, so I just ignored it. But over the weeks, it's got worse. Now every time I shave or wear tight clothing, I get more of them. Some of them have little white heads, almost like pimples filled with pus.

That sounds uncomfortable. Do they itch or are they more painful? Both, actually. Some are very itchy and I find myself scratching them at night. Others are painful if I press on them, especially the ones around my waistline where my trousers rub. It's embarrassing too because it looks like I've got acne all over my body.

Have you noticed this anywhere else apart from the thighs and waist? Yes, a bit on my buttocks and occasionally on my arms after I've been swimming. I love swimming, but I think the pool might be making it worse. After I get out, I sometimes notice new spots within a day or two. Have you tried any treatment so far? I've tried a few things. I used some over-the-counter acne cream, but it didn't do much.

I also switched to looser clothing and started showering straight after the gym, but the bumps still appear. I even tried changing my razor, thinking it might be irritation from shaving, but that didn't solve it either. Have you had anything like this in the past? Not really. I had normal teenage acne on my face years ago, but that cleared up. This feels different. It's more like little infected hairs. That's what my partner said it looks like too.

Do you have any medical conditions or take any regular medications? No, I'm usually healthy. I don't take any medicines every day. I did take antibiotics once earlier this year for a sinus infection, but that was months before this started. And what's your main concern at this point? Well, apart from the discomfort, I'm worried it might leave scars. Some of the spots have left dark marks already. I also feel self-conscious at the gym and pool.

People stare if they see the rash and I don't want anyone thinking it's contagious. That's another thing. Is it contagious? My partner asked if he could catch it because he's noticed I keep scratching. I understand. folliculitis is usually caused by bacteria getting into the hair follicles sometimes yeast occasionally irritation it can spread on the skin but it's not like a cold we'll look at ways to control it

That's a relief to hear. I was also worried it might mean something is wrong with my immune system. I don't get sick often, but I thought maybe there was a deeper problem. That's a fair question. We'll check your skin carefully and consider tests if needed. Thank you. Honestly, it's been getting me down. It doesn't seem like a big thing compared to other illnesses, but it really affects how I feel.

I've even avoided going out with friends because I'm embarrassed if the rash is showing. And the itch keeps me up at night sometimes. I'll wake up scratching without even realizing it. That must be frustrating. It really is. I just want it to clear up. I've read online about folliculitis, and some people said it can be chronic. That scared me. I don't want to have this forever. I just want to feel comfortable in my own skin again.

That's completely understandable. We'll come up with a treatment plan to help settle it. I'd be grateful. Even if it's something simple, I'd like to get started, because right now it feels like nothing I do makes a difference. That brings us to the end of today's OET podcast episode. Well done for completing this listening part A practice. We hope it helped you sharpen your note-taking skills.

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