Who is this course for?
The course is suitable for people working as nurses, carers and other healthcare professionals. It is aimed at students from B1 to C1 advanced level. Unsure of your language level? Please take our online language level test.
Course objectives
• Improve your ability to make your patients feel more comfortable, and have a better understanding of their needs
• Build your confidence through discussion activities on a range of subjects associated with nursing, including admissions, patient care and hospital discharge.
• Practice skills such as talking to relatives, communicating with other medical staff who speak English and report writing.
• Expand your vocabulary and learn formal medical English, colloquialisms, idioms and examples of clinical notes.
Course Structure
The focus is on spoken and written communication. We use practical situations and work with pair and group exercises, listening comprehension and conversation. You are expected to be active in the lessons and you will have the opportunity to influence the content and structure of the course. Expect a few hours of homework between the course sessions.
Teacher
The course is taught exclusively in English by a teacher who has English as a native language.
Course book
The text book is not included in the course fee. Information about which book you will use and where you can buy it will be sent after registration.
Do you need a different type of course? Please get in touch as we can develop tailor-made solutions for all types of learning situations.
You can contact us at:
046-19 77 00
kundservice.syd@folkuniversitetet.se
Kursledare
Teresa Horgan
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