English Expressions in Context

Want to sound more confident and natural when speaking or writing in medical English?

English Expressions in Context: Medical Edition helps you do just that.

This practical book introduces 101 essential medical words and expressions, showing you not just what they mean but how to use them naturally in real professional situations. Through authentic dialogues, clinical examples and realistic practice tasks, you'll learn the collocations, expressions and communication styles that make medical English sound fluent and professional.

Perfect for doctors, nurses, medical technicians and healthcare students, this book is also a great resource for those preparing for the Occupational English Test (OET). The sample dialogues and writing models reflect real OET scenarios, helping you build the confidence to communicate clearly and effectively at work and in exams.

About the authors: 

Dr Ken Takahashi (MD, MPH, PhD) is Adjunct Professor at the School of Population and Global Health, University of Western Australia, and Emeritus Professor at the University of Occupational & Environmental Health, Japan. He formerly directed the Asbestos Diseases Research Institute, establishing it as the world's first WHO Collaborating Centre for the Elimination of Asbestos Related Diseases. With more than 250 scientific publications, he has received several prestigious honours including the 2024 Ramazzini Award.

Natacha Lazareff (MA, MSc, SEPiT, TEFL) is a linguistic performance coach with over ten years of experience in English language teaching. She holds advanced degrees in Modern Languages, Sport & Exercise Psychology, and Psychology, and is director of The Performance Psychologist consultancy. Fluent in multiple languages, she specialises in enhancing communication and performance skills across diverse professional settings.

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