Medical English language courses

Medical English: what you should pay attention to when learning a language

Each profession has its own specific language, which is based on specific terminology and vocabulary. English, which is usually used by doctors to communicate with patients and colleagues, is no exception. For example, in order to counsel patients, a doctor needs to be able to explain medical terms in the simplest and most understandable terms, but in the operating room, surgeons can use their own slang. Therefore, if you want to learn English more deeply for your specialty, then it is important for you to familiarize yourself with the peculiarities of medical English language:

• Terms are the foundation. As a physician, you need to be fluent in the meanings of various English language terms. Although many of them may sound similar to Ukrainian terms, you will encounter many differences during your training.
• Professional style. Learning medical English should not only involve memorizing words and phrases, but also practicing information exchange between doctors and ethical rules of communication with patients. After all, it is important for a doctor to avoid colloquialisms, the use of a large number of adjectives and other things that decorate the language but are unnecessary when describing a diagnosis or prescribing a treatment regimen.
• No subtext. Since doctors have to communicate with patients who do not have a medical degree, they must give explanations that the person will understand and not confuse. That's why English courses for doctors focus on learning all the meanings of different terms so that the doctor doesn't suddenly confuse anything.
• Cultural peculiarities. Each country may have informal names for a particular disease or symptom. And in the English dictionary for doctors, these words should also be present.

What you can learn at English courses for medics online from Booyya

We know how difficult it is to start such a big undertaking as learning a foreign language. Therefore, we have simplified this task and divided all the necessary knowledge of English for medics into narrow topics that can be mastered in just one evening. That is, a few hours, and you can already have a conversation about pregnancy or the rules for using antibiotics to prevent the development of resistance. Of course, you need to have a basic knowledge of the language, but our courses will help you significantly expand your vocabulary and master a specific area – in our case, the field of medicine.

By taking a medical English course at Booyya, you will receive:

• detailed analysis of a scientific video on a relevant medical topic – so you can fully understand the speaker, delve into the problem, and pay attention to grammar and vocabulary;
• wordlists with new words and phrases that you need to memorize to be able to have discussions or watch new videos on the same topic;
• exercises to better understand the meaning of different words, expand your knowledge of grammar and memorize new information about the peculiarities of language for medics;
• tests and quizzes to help you check how well you've mastered the lesson;
• cards to make it easier for you to learn new words and repeat them in the future.

In particular, with Booyya, you can learn medical terms in English, which are especially important for practitioners and researchers to use correctly. They will also help you to familiarize yourself with specific expressions that are common to foreign doctors and may confuse you. Studying with Booyya is like a short internship in a hospital or research center abroad: we will not teach you the profession, but we will help you to realize yourself in an English-speaking environment.

How long will I be able to revise my English for Doctors courses from Booyya after I purchase them?

If you purchase one course, you will have access to it forever. When you subscribe, you can choose the period of access – a month, six months, or a whole year. Please note that with a subscription, you will be able to study not only medical courses, but also more than 300 other courses + new ones that will appear every month. However, the subscription does not provide access to courses labeled Pro – they can be purchased separately with permanent access.

Why do Booyya English courses for doctors have different prices?

Each course we create for Booyya is unique and focuses on different topics. Depending on the topic and its scope, a course may include a different number of materials and lessons. That's why we set different prices – the more knowledge it provides, the more expensive it is. However, by purchasing a subscription, you will get access to all training programs (the only exceptions are those marked Pro).

Will there be any new medical English courses at Booyya?

Yes, we are constantly working on creating new courses for Booyya that help you learn language in a convenient format. Every month, 3-5 new courses appear on the platform, some of which are dedicated to medical topics. If you have a subscription, you will automatically get access to new training programs (if they do not belong to the Pro section). To receive information about new products that appear on Booyya, we recommend subscribing to our newsletter.