Medical English

Medical English

Specialist Language Training for Healthcare Professionals and Medical Students

InTuition Languages’ Medical English immersion course is designed for doctors, nurses, medical students, and other healthcare professionals who need to communicate confidently and accurately in English in clinical, academic, or research settings. The course focuses on improving the practical and professional use of English in real medical contexts—enhancing fluency, accuracy, and patient-facing communication.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for:

• Doctors, physicians, and consultants working or preparing to work in English-speaking healthcare systems

• Nurses and allied health professionals requiring strong communication skills in clinical environments

• Medical students and interns preparing for international study or placements abroad

• Healthcare administrators and public health workers involved in international projects

• Professionals preparing for English language exams such as OET (Occupational English Test) or IELTS for Medicine

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Use precise and appropriate medical terminology and clinical language

• Communicate confidently in doctor-patient interactions, including taking histories and explaining diagnoses

• Write clear, structured referral letters, case notes, and medical reports

• Understand and discuss medical research, journal articles, and clinical protocols

• Improve pronunciation and fluency for use in hospital teams, ward rounds, and conferences

• Develop cultural competence for working in multinational healthcare settings

• Prepare effectively for medical English language exams such as OET

Course Content Overview

Each course is tailored to your professional background, specialty, and future goals. Core modules often include:

Clinical Communication:

• Taking patient histories and performing clinical interviews

• Explaining symptoms, diagnoses, treatment plans, and procedures

• Delivering bad news sensitively and professionally

• Patient discharge summaries and follow-up instructions

• Using lay language vs. technical terms when appropriate

Written Communication:

• Medical documentation: SOAP notes, referrals, reports

• Writing for research papers, abstracts, and presentations

• Understanding medical journal articles and clinical trials

• Comprehension of guidelines, protocols, and public health documents

Exam Preparation (Optional):

• OET: Role-plays, case note writing, and listening practice

• IELTS Academic: Focus on reading, writing, speaking, and listening in medical contexts

What’s Included

• Initial medical English assessment to identify strengths and areas for development

• Personalised one-to-one lessons with a tutor experienced in medical communication

• Medical English course book and supplementary materials to keep

• End-of-course report with language progression and study advice

• Certificate of Attendance

• Access to the InTuition Student Portal

What’s Included

• Initial medical English assessment to identify strengths and areas for development

• Personalised one-to-one lessons with a tutor experienced in medical communication

• Medical English course book and supplementary materials to keep

• End-of-course report with language progression and study advice

• Certificate of Attendance

• Access to the InTuition Student Portal

• Two accompanied medical or cultural excursions per week

• Free WiFi and local station transfers

• 24-hour student helpline

• Immersive learning with your host tutor and their family

• Two accompanied medical or cultural excursions per week

• Free WiFi and local station transfers

• 24-hour student helpline

• Immersive learning with your host tutor and their family