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Bedside Manner
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by Simon Capper
A4;
124pp
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Bedside Manner is not a nursing manual or
nursing textbook. It is a “first step” basic
introduction to nursing English for nurses who want
to learn everyday vocabulary and expressions related
to their job—language that will benefit them in a
variety of situations.The book avoids using
specialized nursing language, instead focusing on
the practical, everyday health-related language used
by patients.
Bedside Manner introduces natural language in
communicative contexts, not just by providing long
lists of vocabulary for memorization (though
memorization is also important). It aims to provide
a solid grounding in basic vocabulary, questions and
sentence structures, recycling language through a
series of keyword recreations and role plays. Bedside
Manner also promotes the use of learning
opportunities, encouraging learners to recycle and
revisit tasks and activities, both in and out of
class, in order to maximise the full value of the
materials.
Crosswords provide out of class reinforcement, with
options for in-class use (as communicative
information gap pair work activities, as group
challenge activities or for in-class tests).
Extensive illustrations give the target language
clarity and accessibility, and reduce the need for
L1 translation. However, an extensive vocabulary
index is also provided. Bedside Manner also
offers extensive opportunities for vocabulary
building through prefix—root—suffix vocabulary
support materials.
Bedside Manner is ideal for language teachers
without a nursing background.The course may be used
intensively over a 15-class period, or over two
15-week semesters at a more leisurely and enjoyable
pace. Bedside Manner offers extensive
listening and vocabulary building practise,
available to learners via downloadable audio files.
A comprehensive Teacher's Guide is available for
this book as a free pdf. To obtain your copy, please
contact Perceptia Press.
Use this book for:
- Health-related general English classes
- Community Centre classes
- Nursing, Medical, Health and Welfare English
Classes
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