Medical English Unplugged: Authentic Viewing/ Listening for Tomorrow's Professionals
Anna Podlewska
Summary
In a future-facing world of medicine, English for Specific Purposes teachers must evolve to meet the needs of medical students and professionals communicating in high-stakes environments. This workshop introduces the Medical English Resource Pack — a curated, adaptable set of teaching materials using authentic audio and video content such as TV series, Naked Scientists and Chemistry World podcasts. Participants will explore how to create dynamic, context-rich learning experiences that enhance students’ listening, speaking, and critical thinking skills. Through hands-on tasks, participants will experience lesson activities from a learner’s perspective, and leave with tools they can adapt for their own contexts.
Biodata
Anna Podlewska, Ph.D., is an assistant professor at the Medical University of Lublin, a linguist, translator, and author specializing in Medical English. She teaches specialist English to healthcare professionals, works as a simulated patient, and researches surdoglottodidactics - foreign language instruction for the deaf and hard-of-hearing.
Presentation Details
Type of presentation: Workshop
The presentation is for: Experienced audience
The presentation focuses on: University
The session is: Practical solutions presentation / exchange of practical ideas
Category: English for Specific Purposes, e.g. Academic English, Business English, Legal English, Medical English
Presentation is commercial: No
Speaking on behalf of a publisher, examination board, or commercial organisation? No
Scheduled for
Date: Saturday, 2025-09-20, 12:00 - 13:00
Place: 107/Lab