Short Course in English for Healthcare Professionals : for International Students (Beginner Level)

Why is this course important for you?

This course helps you use English in everyday healthcare and study situations.

  • It follows the beginner course and teaches you more English words and how to speak better.
  • You will learn to talk clearly with patients, co-workers, and teachers. This will help you do well in your healthcare job and studies.

 

Benefits of the Course

  • Learn important English words for healthcare work
  • Talk better with patients and co-workers
  • Practice real-life hospital and clinic situations
  • Improve your reading and writing for academic work
  • Learn how to understand lessons and lectures in English
  • Get better at studying and doing assignments in English
  • Feel more confident when helping patients
  • Improve your listening skills
  • Work well with a team in a hospital or clinic
  • Understand and respect different cultures
  • Get ready for jobs in other countries

 

Course Content

What You Will Learn in This Course

  • Grammar Practice: You will review basic grammar like articles, prepositions, pronouns, tenses, and adverbs. You will learn how to use them better in healthcare and study situations.
  • Writing Skills: You will practice writing simple and clear sentences and paragraphs for hospital work and academic tasks.
  • Speaking Skills: You will learn to talk about health topics in group discussions and give short explanations.
  • Listening Skills: You will practice listening to longer conversations between doctors, nurses, and patients, and understand short lessons in English.

Delivery Method

  • Classroom-based learning methods comprising face-to-face lectures, online lectures, audiovisual materials and a Learner Management System (LMS).
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Contact Details

Conducted by: The Department of English Language Teaching
Contact: Course Coordinator- Ms. R.A. Nethmi M. Dissanayake | radis@ou.ac.lk

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