Share This Post This online English for Nurses course enables nursing students to learn the English they need to complete their studies and use English in the workplace. English for Nurses covers the language used in a wide range of nursing scenarios, from introductions to discussing pain, pressure area care, breathing difficulties, infection control, to […]
Share This Post This online English for Doctors course enables medical students to learn the English they need to complete their studies and engage with the international healthcare sector. The course takes a medical student through the patient journey, from admission to interview, diagnosis, treatment, surgery and end-of-life care. The units cover medical terminology, patient […]
Share This Post This English for Medical Academic Purposes course enables healthcare science students to write better academic work, understand lectures and talks, give presentations and keep up with research – all in English. This online course is for students of medicine, pharmacy and nursing. Written by experts, English for Medical Academic Purposes helps students, […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post This lesson focuses on the language used around wound care and, specifically, on that used when doing a dressing. It is relevant for nursing and care students and professionals. B1 (lower-intermediate) level. Note: this article introduces the first part of the Teachers Notes. There is a link at […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post This lesson enables students to describe different types of medication, how they are administrated and how they work. It is relevant for nursing and care students and professionals. B1 (lower-intermediate) level Note: this article introduces the first part of the Teachers Notes. There is a link at […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post This lesson enables students to describe and discuss oxygen therapy, and covers multiple skills and vocabulary. It is relevant for nursing students and professionals. B2 (intermediate) level Note: this article introduces the first part of the Teachers Notes. There is a link at the bottom to download the […]
We’re delighted to further expand the work we do with refugee healthcare professionals through a new partnership with Talent Beyond Boundaries.
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post SLC recently gave a webinar to a group of Chinese doctors working on research projects on medical academic writing. We looked at the ‘nuts and bolts’ of writing before seeing how they are used in practice, specifically looking at when writing abstracts and research articles. This post summarises […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post SLC recently gave a webinar to a group of Chinese doctors working on research projects on medical academic writing. We looked at the ‘nuts and bolts’ of writing before analysing how they are used in practice, when writing abstracts and research articles. This post summarises what we covered […]
We now offer 4 live lessons a week, videos from OET Jo on test strategies and techniques, and 2 full practice tests to Reach OET B Medicine and Nursing – at no extra cost!
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post This lesson plan teaches the language used to describe and discuss ADLs (Activities of Daily Living). A2-B1 level Teacher Notes ● Topic: ADLS (Activities of Daily Living) ● Timing: 45–60 mins ● Lesson type/focus: speaking, reading and vocabulary Aims ● Speaking: discuss ADLs and why they’re important ● Vocabulary: learn […]
The Nature & Medicine Virtual Symposium brings together speakers from the US, Spain, UK, Canada, and Japan among others, working at the intersection of nature and medicine.
Many of our students upgrade their course to get personal feedback and coaching from one of SLC’s OET expert teachers. This gives them the advantage they need to get the results they want.
This course is perfect for nursing students with elementary level of English & for people working in care roles, such as healthcare and nursing assistants.
Share This Post There are three main ways to take the OET test… 1. On paper at a test centre There are now hundreds of test centres around the world, many of whom offer the paper version of the OET test. In this version, candidates write their answers down in the Listening, Reading and Writing […]
Reading the book 18 months after the events described, I’m reminded of how much we forget in the never-ending scroll of news. A memorable book.
Now travel restrictions are easing, Eaquals is holding a hybrid conference in Belfast, celebrating 30 years of excellence in language education.
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post This lesson plan teaches the language used when taking a patient’s blood pressure and pulse. A2-B1 level Teacher Notes ● Topic: Taking a patient’s blood pressure and pulse ● Timing: 40–60 minutes ● Lesson type/focus: vocabulary, reading, listening and speaking Aims ● Speaking: discuss and practise language for […]
We’re delighted to announce a further upgrade to the institution pages on SLC Campus, available for all our customers and partners.
We’re delighted to be working for three more groups of refugee healthcare professionals in partnership with RefuAid.
Great to have had the opportunity to present SLC’s work at the UK-Indonesia English Partnership Series.
EALTHY is the one organisation looking to bring these disparate approaches together to create an international community of practice.
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post This lesson plan focuses on Introducing yourself to patients using respectful language. A2 level Teacher Notes ● Topic: Using respectful language ● Timing: 45-60 minutes ● Lesson Type/Focus: Reading and Vocabulary ● Level: A2 Aims ● Vocabulary: review/learn vocabulary related to ways to be respectful with patients ● […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post This extract describes some remarkable and surprising facts on viruses. On viruses Did you know… Viruses … are the most abundant life form on Earth – there are more viruses in the world than all other forms of life added together. (They) ‘have invaded every niche occupied by […]
We’re delighted to publish the 3rd edition of our online study course for nurses and nursing students, English for Nurses: Getting the Essentials Right.
We’re delighted to have been selected to present at a 3-day event organised by the British Council Indonesia and the UK Department for International Trade (DIT) next week.
Getting accreditation from sector specialists is important to us. It demonstrates to our students, customers and partners that we take what we do seriously
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post This lesson plan focuses on how to ask about and describe pain. It includes vocabulary, grammar and communication activities. B1 level Teacher Notes ● Topic: Asking About Pain ● Timing: 60-90 minutes ● Lesson Type/Focus: mixed – vocabulary development, grammar consolidation, listening and speaking skills development Aims ● […]
Virginia Allum has superpowers. Recently she underwent the revalidation process all UK nurses go through every three years to keep their registration.
Share This Post Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on twitter Share on email US-based healthcare think tank and funding body The Commonwealth Fund have published their 2021 comparison of the healthcare systems from 11 high-income countries. This is the fourth ‘Mirror, Mirror’ report since the first one was issued in 2010. The series is designed to ‘generate […]
UK and Kenyan governments signed an agreement to enable unemployed nurses and health workers in Kenya and we are delighted to be working on this project.
SLC is delighted to publish the latest edition of English for Doctors. A better learning experience for students and teachers that work with them.
We’re delighted to be launching a series of live OET lessons this coming week, one on the Writing Paper and one on the Reading.
Listening to doctors discussing a case is not exactly straightforward. Read the following conversation, taken from SLC’s English for Doctors.
The advantages of online course materials over printed coursebooks are clear from many perspectives.
We’re delighted to share SLC Head of Medical English Virginia Allum’s latest achievement.
We’ve improved the range and depth of online Medical English, OET and IELTS Prep content available for educators, students, & healthcare professionals.
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Listening to two doctors discussing a case is not exactly straightforward, even for an experienced English language teacher. The vocabulary is often unfamiliar, not only the medical terms but also the abbreviations, acronyms and short cuts. Medical English Language Read the following conversation, taken from SLC’s English for […]
Share This Post The advantages of online course materials over printed coursebooks are clear from many perspectives. Online Teaching Online materials are easily accessible and given the ubiquity of both internet and phone, incredibly portable. Content tends to be highly visual, contain video and audio inputs, downloadable materials and links to all kinds of complementary […]
Migrate is a global hiring platform that is redefining international recruitment by supporting healthcare professionals at every step.
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Do you want to improve your listening skills for the OET exam? Check out this video where Jo talks you though some useful ideas for improving your listening. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s20TxHpxtdg Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Do you get lost in OET listening? Watch this video where Jo shows you some tips for keeping your place in the OET listening exam. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k_8sfDMVIU Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from […]
Share This Post Don’t know how to study for OET reading? Check out this video which gives you tips and advice on how to improve your reading skills. OET Preparation for Doctors OET Preparation for Nurses https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXApP7Tpzg0 Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW […]
Share This Post Do you struggle understanding the writer’s viewpoint in reading part C? Watch this video where Jo shows you how to identify points of view and opinions. OET Preparation for Doctors OET Preparation for Nurses https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l64oXZ6g-3g&feature=emb_title Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE […]
A new announcement from OET means that candidates who live in a country without an OET test venue can now take OET securely from home.
We are delighted to announce that SLC has been approved as an International Centre by NOCN Group.
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Join Jo as she shows you how to provide information effectively in the OET role play. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmwmiU5aixE Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from this video here: Want to pass the OET exam? […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Learn about effective questioning techniques and how to gather information from your patient and ace the OET speaking exam! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ap1zJ3_5ac Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from this video here: Want to pass […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Check out this video for useful tips on how to structure your OET roleplay and organise your explanations effectively. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-QXxfRGZSU Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from this video here: Want to pass […]
As a post COVID-19 world is now on the horizon, one of the more pleasant parts of the last 18 months has been looking back at how different communities around the world have come together and risen, collectively, to the challenges brought by coronavirus.
SLC are delighted to offer two full practice tests for OET Medicine and another two for OET Nursing.
OET Medicine is now recognised for international medical graduates (IMGs) wanting to register in Canada.
OET candidates can now choose to take either the paper-based or the computer-based version of OET Medicine and OET Nursing.
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Join Jo as she guides you through the clinical communication criteria for he OET speaking exam and how to elicit and explore the patient’s concerns. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anA6iU2Dbjk Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Do you want help with the OET speaking? Watch this video where Jo shows you how to communicate effectively in OET role plays. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EdEeMx9Wgk Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from this video […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Do you worry about errors in the OET speaking? Check out this video for advice and tips from Jo and ace your role plays! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSZ-8y_axj8 Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from this […]
World Refugee Day is an opportunity to celebrate the strength and courage of those who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict.
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Worried about lots of hesitation in the OET speaking exam? Watch this video for Jo’s tips on how to improve your fluency. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrMc9oDq0kM Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from this video here: […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Do you find it difficult knowing what type of language to use for the OET speaking? Watch this video where Jo shows you what to say and how to say it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noHSHlpN5js Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Do you struggle with speaking? Check out this video where Jo shows you how to improve your pronunciation for the OET exam! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1XOPNJ5dYE Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from this video here: […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Confident about your language for OET writing? Watch this video to see how you can improve and learn some useful language to help you pass your OET! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWVfkb-gFFo Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Do you you know how to organise and structure an OET letter? Check out this video to see how! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XW6Hc9ZzVA8 Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from this video here: Want to pass […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Check out his video for how to write in an appropriate style and some useful language to help you pass the OET exam! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgMLuZ9zk9M Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from this video […]
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Confused about OET case notes? Need help deciding what information is relevant or irrelevant? Watch this video for Jo’s essential tips! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVWx8aU4w1o Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout from this video here: Want […]
The world really has changed and working with the healthcare sector, we’ve seen up close how much pressure our clients have had to deal with.
USMLE Step 2 for ECFMG now using OET Medicine -International Medical Graduates (IMGs) can now use OET Medicine to register with the ECFMG in the USA,
SLC is delighted to announce the release of its new Medical English course, English for Pandemics. Keep reading and find out the releasing discount!
Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Do you you need help with OET writing? check out his video on how to score highly in the content criterion and ace your OET exam! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bgG2jco40A Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout […]
OET have teamed up with SLC to offer support to Femi, a Nigerian-born nurse who is seeking to register with the NMC and work as a nurse here in the UK.
One of the biggest challenges of online study courses is to introduce meaningful speaking activities. SLC’s new platform update activity works like this…
Do you know the difference between IELTS and OET for healthcare professionals? Read more so you take the right English test for you.
Every year, April 7 is the day that the world dedicates to celebrate the World Health Day marked by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can now take OET Pharmacy to work in Britain following a recent decision by the GPhC. Learn more…
Back to Menu ↩ The World Health Organisation’s Code is designed to establish and promote voluntary principles and practices for the ethical international recruitment of health personnel and to facilitate the strengthening of health systems around the world. Member States should discourage active recruitment of health personnel from developing countries facing critical shortages of health […]
Back to Menu ↩ The NHS Long Term Plan focuses on what needs to happen for the service to meet both current and future health and social care needs. International recruitment is an integral part of addressing staff shortages. Download More To Explore Subscribe to our newsletter Get your monthly updates and latest materials on […]
Two of the most well-known names in Medical English, Virginia Allum and Ros Wright, came together recently to discuss Ros’s latest course, take a look!
The UK has updated its code of practice for recruiting health and social care staff from overseas, have a look to see what’s changed.
We’re delighted to announce that SLC’s new course, Essential Grammar for Healthcare, has been accredited by the CPD Standards Office in the UK.
Back to Menu ↩ Updated in February 2020, NHS Employers’ language Competency Guidance outlines the importance of assessing the English language levels of international healthcare professionals provides a good practice guidance for employers. Download More To Explore Subscribe to our newsletter Get your monthly updates and latest materials on Medical English
Back to Menu ↩ Published in June 2020, NHS Employers’ international recruitment toolkit is designed to support NHS staff who are leading and delivering international recruitment. It aims to encourage and enable good practices and processes for the recruitment of staff across a wide range of health and social care professions. Download More To Explore […]
We’re delighted to announce that you can now book one-to-one lessons with an expert teacher when they buy one of our Medical English online courses.
Back to Menu ↩ The UK government’s Code of Practice was updated in February 2021. In particular it details the countries UK employers and recruitment companies can actively recruit from, as well as how international recruitment fits into global healthcare provision. The Code aligns with the World Health Organisation’s recommendations. Download More To Explore Subscribe […]
We’re very proud to be working with over 700 students on a variety of programmes, in addition to almost 2,500 students taking our Prep courses.
The OET is an English language test specifically for healthcare professionals assessing the language communication skills of healthcare professionals.
The IELTS Academic test was originally designed for students who wish to study in English speaking universities at either degree or postgraduate level.
SLC is delighted to announce the launch of a new online grammar course for healthcare students and professionals.
We’re delighted to have started the delivery of online OET preparation courses on behalf of Health Education England and OET and in partnership with InSync
I feel very privileged to have received a Covid-19 vaccination today at NHS Western Isles where I work. The procedure had all the hallmarks of a pandemic response.
Have a look at the OET 2021 test dates, application period, when the results are published and for which professions the exam will be available.
The World Health Organization has extended the Year of the Nurse and Midwife in Europe and the main reason is the global pandemic we’ve been going through.
We are delighted to announce that SLC has been selected by a group of NHS Trusts across North East London to prepare overseas-qualified nurses to pass OET.
SLC have taken examples of real student answers to OET Writing tasks, corrected them, suggested improvements and marked them, using OET criteria.
The Doctor as a Humanist project is an initiative to position empathy and the humanities at the centre of technologically-driven healthcare systems.
We’ve combined our existing OET study options in different ways and developed some additional content so you have four clear options on what to choose when deciding what OET preparation course suits you best.
Last week saw SLC commence a number of new OET preparation programmes at NHS Trusts across South West and South East London.
SLC is delighted to be working with groups of refugee doctors through a number of different organisations, including RefuAid, the Lincolnshire Refugee Doctor Project, and Time to Help.
