VARIETY OF METHODS FOR TEACHING MEDICAL ENGLISH
Keywords:
Medical English, teaching methods, ESP, case-based learning, simulation, task-based learning, genre approach, clinical communication.Abstract
This paper analyzes the main methods used in teaching Medical English. It discusses English for Specific Purposes (ESP), task-based language teaching (TBLT), case-based learning (CBL), role-plays and simulations, as well as genre-based writing instruction. Research shows that using these methods together helps medical students improve communication skills, including patient interaction and information exchange with colleagues.
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