Medical English Core Course
The Basics of English for Medical Purposes
Simon Fraser author Walter Davies author Michihiro Hide author Takashi Sadatomo author Keiso Tatsukawa author Kazumichi Enokida author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publishing:29th Jun '26
£29.99
This title is due to be published on 29th June, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
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 systems
- An integrated approach combining anatomical knowledge with clinical language
- Technical essays with vocabulary-building tasks and comprehension questions
- Mimetic speaking tasks to reinforce key content
- Doctor–patient dialogues with listening, reading, and role-play activities
- Self-study sections covering treatment-related language
- Supplementary advice sections for aspiring medical professionals
- An index of key medical terms and a glossary of word parts
- Online support materials, including a teacher’s guide and audio files
Medical English Core Course is the result of a collaborative project between applied linguists and medical professionals based in Hiroshima, Japan. Together, they have created a comprehensive, hands-on, learner-oriented resource to support the development of core medical English skills.
“This highly practical, vocabulary-focused volume provides specialised texts on a range of core medical topics for learners and teachers of English for Medical Purposes. Suitable for individual or classroom use, it includes both essays and dialogues, offering ample opportunities to learn key medical terms, understand their meanings, and use them in speaking and writing. A most welcome addition to the field. Bravo!”
Averil Coxhead, University of Wellington, New Zealand
“Developed through close collaboration between applied linguists and medical doctors, this well-designed and practical textbook combines anatomical knowledge with clinical language. Each unit focuses on a body system, using technical essays and realistic dialogues to bridge academic language and doctor–patient communication. The vocabulary activities are thoughtfully designed to emphasize word parts and structures, helping learners decode and retain complex terms more easily. Suitable for classroom use, self-study, or flipped learning, this book is a valuable resource that I highly recommend to students and educators committed to improving medical English skills in a structured and engaging way.”
Isao Date, President, Japan Society for Medical English Education (JASMEE)
ISBN: 9781032183442
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176 pages