Medical English Core Course: The Basics of English for Medical Purposes

Designed for English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners at the early stages of medical education who have already completed basic anatomy and physiology, Medical English Core Course develops vocabulary through an integrated four-skills approach, connecting with learners’ existing medical knowledge.Ideal for use in one-year medical English courses or for self-study, this textbook equips learners with the essential skills to build confidence and communicate effectively in medical English. Key features include:14 content-rich units focusing on major body systemsAn integrated approach combining anatomical knowledge with clinical languageTechnical essays with vocabulary-building tasks and comprehension questionsMimetic speaking tasks to reinforce key contentDoctor-patient dialogues with listening, reading, and role-play activitiesSelf-study sections covering treatment-related languageSupplementary advice sections for aspiring medical professionalsAn index of key medical terms and a gl