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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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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.

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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 […]

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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!

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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.

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We’re delighted to announce the launch of our first MOOC, an online video course for nurses who want to improve their scores in the OET Nursing test.

SLC was delighted to be part of the recent final of the 3rd International English Language Olympiad for Medical and Pharmaceutical Students.

How are you assessed for the linguistic criteria? Well, there are four criteria which the examiner looks at…

A computer-based version of OET taken by candidates at home will be recognised by the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

We’re delighted to publish the 3rd edition of Reach OET B Medicine with 10 hours of extra content, practice test questions and new teaching platform for educators.

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Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Do you need help with OET Listening part B? This video explains how to approach this part of the listening exam and provides some useful strategies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmX9SWEWNnI Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW Download the handout […]

Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post Are you struggling with OET Listening part A? Do you find it difficult to complete in 15 minutes? Watch this video for some helpful strategies to help you achieve success in Listening A. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOZwKnpC1WE Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our […]

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Share This Post Are you having difficulties with OET Reading part C? Check out this video for useful tips and strategies on Reading C and study ideas for improving your reading skills. OET Preparation for Doctors OET Preparation for Nurses https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_f8GwKl2wg&feature=emb_title Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses by subscribing to our […]

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Share This Post Are you struggling with OET Reading part A? Do you find it difficult to complete in 15 minute? Watch this video for some helpful strategies to help you achieve success in Reading A. OET Preparation for Doctors OET Preparation for Nurses https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fn7HejGcomw&feature=emb_title Get the latest tips and strategies from Specialist Language Courses […]

We’re delighted to see that the UK General Medical Council (GMC) now accepts results from OET@Home tests.

We’re delighted to publish the 2020 edition of Reach OET B Nursing, bigger and better than ever.

This year is an important milestone for SLC, our 10th Anniversary Year! To celebrate our birthday we are launching OET Express.

We are delighted to see that OET has been formally recognised in the US for Doctors and Nurses.

On July 1st, we published English for Radiography. This is an exciting addition to SLC’s growing library of Medical English courses.

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Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post This lesson plan teaches the vocabulary used to describe position and movement when conducting an examination. B1-B2 level Teacher Notes ●      Topic: the body – position and movement ●      Timing: about 30 minutes ●      Lesson Type/Focus: speaking & vocabulary Aims ●    Speaking: discuss language commonly used […]

We’re delighted to announce that our flagship online Reach IELTS course has been updated to include 2 full IELTS Academic tests.

Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post This lesson plan teaches the language used to describe the heart and cardiovascular conditions. B2-C1 level Teacher Notes ●    Topic: Describing cardiovascular conditions ●    Timing: 45 minutes ●    Lesson type/focus: reading and writing Aims ●       Reading: develop language associated with the heart. ●       Vocabulary: develop language needed to […]

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One of the few silver linings of recent days was the announcement from the Health Minister last Thursday that the Immigrant Health Surcharge […]

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Computer-based tests can be taken at a recognised test centre or at a candidate’s home. Keep reading to find out more.

SLC is working more and more with schools who want to expand their online training skills and their ability to deliver high quality OET preparation programmes.

Back to Menu ↩ Share This Post This lesson plan examines different ways in which a doctor can greet patients. B2 level Teacher Notes ●      Topic: Patient admission – greeting a patient ●      Timing: about 30 minutes ●      Lesson Type/Focus: speaking & reading  Aims ●      Speaking: discuss and reflect on the different ways to […]

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