Medical English

Are you a healthcare professional, medical student, or nurse preparing to work in an international setting? LSI’s Medical English programme helps you improve your general English while developing the specialized language and communication skills essential in the global medical field.

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Medical English

English is the language of the international medical community. The Medical English programme at LSI Education helps you improve your general English while developing specialised communication skills for healthcare settings.
 

Why choose this course?

This programme will help you:

- Communicate confidently with international colleagues and patients
- Strengthen your medical vocabulary and terminology
- Improve formal report writing skills
- Develop knowledge in human biology and medical science


By the end of the course, you will feel more confident speaking, writing, and understanding English in a medical context.


Who is it for?

This course is ideal for:

- Medical and nursing students preparing for international placements
- Doctors and nurses working in English-speaking environments
- Healthcare professionals seeking career development


Course Features

- Personalised attention and interactive lessons
- Customisable modules based on group needs
- Mini Group format (maximum 5–6 students)
- Flexible learning options


Combine with Morning Courses
 

The Medical English Mini Group can be taken alone or combined with a morning course such as:

- General English 20
- Exam Preparation 20
- Academic English 20
- Business English 20


Availability may vary by location.

 

Course Modules

The Medical English programme covers key areas of healthcare communication and professional practice:

- General Practice: Everyday consultations and patient interaction
- Primary Care: 
Frontline diagnosis and treatment communication
- Family Health: Preventative care and common health issues-
- Instructions & Giving Directions: Explaining procedures and medical guidance
Medication & Pharmacology: Prescriptions, dosages and drug terminology
Acute Care & Terminal Illness: Urgent care and sensitive discussions
Mental Health: Patient communication and active listening
Medicine in a Modern World: Global healthcare and medical innovation

 

Clock Icon1-8 Weeks*
ID Card IconMaximum 5 students
External Link IconIntermediate and above
Users IconMinimum 16+
Target IconFlexible start dates
Book Icon10 afternoon lessons**
Map Marker IconLondon, Cambridge, Toronto, Auckland

* (4 weeks reccomended)
** (small groups or individuals)

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