English language resources

English Language Resources

Healthy English

This resource has been developed to address the language and communication needs of international health and care staff and their colleagues working in the UK.

There is a range of activities and explanations to help you develop your language and communication skills for the health and care context.

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BBC Learning English

A website with English language resources for beginners through to advanced level. It includes sections on pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary, as well as Everyday English and Business English.

Pronunciation workshops

74 pronunciation videos to show you how English is actually spoken.

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Basic grammar

A series of 6 minute grammar tutorials covering all the basics.

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Intermediate grammar

Become a grammar champion with a series of 6 minute tutorials.

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Doctors Speak Up

A resource designed for international doctors working in Australia. It includes specific medical language, and examples of doctor-patient interactions.

Navigate cases and activities

Use the 'Navigate' menu to search by clinical cases (e.g. alcohol, depression, back pain) or activity (e.g. grammar, vocabulary).

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Calgary Cambridge Guide

The Calgary-Cambridge guide to the medical interview between doctors and patients.

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SBAR video

An excellent short video on YouTube about SBAR (situation, background, assessment, recommendation), a structured way of communicating.
[3 minutes long]