Sticking to language learning in spite of busy days, long to-do lists and lots of commitments can be a challenge

Another common confusion is the difference between the verbs rise and raise.

What do health professionals say about writing in English when it’s not their first language?

From a patient’s perspective, dealing with health professionals who communicate well can make a huge difference.

Who hasn’t left a medical appointment feeling only half understood?

Describing pain is sometimes hard enough in your own language, but a language barrier makes it even harder to be sure the right message is getting across.

What do health professionals say about writing in English when it’s not their first language?

Asking questions means you have to deal with answers, but that’s not always easy.

Questions can be tricky as different word order and tenses plus intonation come into play.

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At the end of the day, before going to bed, I usually read a novel in English or German or French for 30 minutes or more. Normally it’s a physical book.

What do health professionals say about writing in English when it’s not their first language?

Good enough means you can do what you have to do in English.

My mentor passed away three years ago, but six words still resonate.

When you can’t recall the difference between common confusing pairs, your writing and speaking slow down.

Sometimes writing in English can feel like one step forward and two steps back.

When you’re ready to move from good enough English to mastery, an elephant can guide you.

When someone has a problem or worry, how can you politely give the person some advice?

What do health professionals say about writing in English when it’s not their first language?

When you’re sick, all you want is an efficient way to get an effective cure.