Time:

Topics to be covered:

Method:

09.00 – 11.00

a) Meeting students and learning the language for greetings suitable for doctor and patient, as well as teacher and students. Getting basic patient information

b) Practising pronunciation of medical terms for external parts of the body and common ailments related to those parts.

Teacher model and role play

Functional phrases for basic questions

Vocabulary introduction – teacher models pronunciation 

11.00 –

13.00 

c) Functional phrases for asking patient simple questions about his or her symptoms

d) Review and practice in small groups

Teacher demonstration and role plays

Listening comprehension

Teacher feedback 

1.5 hours

Review and test on new vocabulary and functional phrases

FAD: Online materials

Time:

Topics to be covered:

Method:

09.00 – 11.00

a) Review of anatomical language + introduction of vocabulary for describing types of pain

b) Basic phrases for use when examining a patient

Medical chart + examples

Teacher model and role play exercises in small groups 

11.00 –

13.00 

c) More detailed language for describing a condition, using various ways of finding out what the problem - touching the patient, explaining what the doctor is doing, pressing various parts of the body, examining closely, etc.

d) Practise in small groups

Medical charts expanding on previously learnt vocabulary

Teacher modelling and role plays

Teacher feedback 

1.5 hours

Comprehension exercise:

Understanding the patient's symptoms

Writing: complete patient information chart

FAD: Online materials

Time:

Topics to be covered:

Method:

09.00 – 11.00

a) Asking about previous medical history – basic questions to find out information

“Have you ever suffered from…?” etc.

b) Case studies - medical history

Teacher modeling phrases + student role play

Listening comprehension

+ question / answer

11.00 –

13.00 

c) Language for helping to put patients at ease, and give them reassurance.

d) Review role plays

Introduction of functional phrases

Small groups + teacher feedback 

1 hour

Review of question forms, vocabulary and functional phrases

FAD: Online materials

Time:

Topics to be covered:

Method:

09.00 – 11.00

a) Language for explaining the diagnosis and the medication / treatment for the patient

b) Understanding the patient’s questions – checking and clarifying

Teacher introduction of functional phrases

Brainstorm vocabulary

Teacher modelling questions / Student input + practice

Listening practice

11.00 –

13.00 

c) Giving the patient a “Take Home” message

d) Final role plays and question time

Student discussion and teacher introduction of useful language

Small groups + teacher feedback