🦶 Episode: Ingrown Toenail – OET Medicine Speaking Practice

In this episode of OET-style Speaking Practice, we explore a common musculoskeletal/dermatological presentation in the OET Medicine Speaking sub-test: an ingrown toenail in a young adult.

The setting is a doctor’s clinic, where a 19-year-old patient presents with a painful, red, and swollen left big toe. The pain has been worsening over the past two weeks and is affecting daily activities, particularly football. The patient suspects that recently purchased tight football boots may be contributing to the problem.

🎯 Key communication skills covered:

• Taking a focused symptom history (onset, pain severity, aggravating factors) ...