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Did you know that the ending sound on the words, “tested,” “checked,” and “administered” are all pronounced differently? 🤯 In English, the -ed ending is used to talk about things that happened in the past and is put on the end of regular verbs. However, there are three different ending sounds that can be made with this ending. I’ve noticed that many of my clients pronounce the -ed ending as an extra syllable on any word they see it on. (It is especially common for Spanish and Portuguese speakers, but other languages as well.) Know that if you are guilty of doing this, you are not alone, but this is something that can be easily fixed with practice. Check out today’s carousel on what the ending sounds are and the rules for when we use each one. Don’t forget to share this with a colleague that needs help with this concept. ______________________________________- Hi, I’m Amanda. 👋 I help international doctors and surgeons develop more confidence and clarity when speaking with their patients and colleagues in English, which enhances relationships that can lead to bigger career opportunities. 📨 DM me to book a free chat if you’d like to learn more.  #healthcareprofessionals #medicalprofessionals #doctorlife

Did you know that the ending sound on the words, “tested,” “checked,” and “administered” are all pronounced differently? 🤯 In English, the -ed ending is used to talk about things that happened in the past and is put on the end of regular verbs. However, there are three different ending sounds that can be made with this ending. I’ve noticed that many of my clients pronounce the -ed ending as an extra syllable on any word they see it on. (It is especially common for Spanish and Portuguese speakers, but other languages as well.) Know that if you are guilty of doing this, you are not alone, but this is something that can be easily fixed with practice. Check out today’s carousel on what the ending sounds are and the rules for when we use each one. Don’t forget to share this with a colleague that needs help with this concept. ______________________________________- Hi, I’m Amanda. 👋 I help international doctors and surgeons develop more confidence and clarity when speaking with their patients and colleagues in English, which enhances relationships that can lead to bigger career opportunities. 📨 DM me to book a free chat if you’d like to learn more.  #healthcareprofessionals #medicalprofessionals #doctorlife

English for Health and Medicine: Medical Vocabulary In this video, we'll explore the significance of mastering medical terminology, not only for healthcare professionals but also for anyone interested in understanding and discussing health-related topics with confidence. #English #speakenglishfluently #englishlearning #englishlanguage #learnenglish #onlinelearning #englishteacher #onlineenglishclasses #studyenglish #studyenglishonline #learnenglishnow #EnglishLearning #englishspeaking https://lnkd.in/dEgNXMRm

The American “R” sound can be a hard one for so many people to correctly pronounce. That is because even though the letter can be found in a lot of languages, the sound is very different in American English. If you say this sound incorrectly, it could lead to confusion for your listener. In today’s video, learn how to pronounce the American “R” so you can be clearer when speaking to your American patients and colleagues. And if you’d like to receive the free guide with vocabulary to practice (with audio), DM or comment with the words “FREE GUIDE”. ___________________________________ Hi, I’m Amanda. 👋 I help international doctors and surgeons develop more confidence and clarity when speaking with their patients and colleagues in English, which enhances relationships that can lead to bigger career opportunities. 📨 DM me to book a free chat if you’d like to learn more.  #healthcareprofessionals #medicalprofessionals #doctor #IMG

⭐ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬' 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭, 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭?⭐ ➡️ But do you speak their language?! ⬅️ ⚕️They will not usually be using difficult or 'text book' medical terms. ⚕️ Overcomplex terms can add to the anxiety and stress that a patient may already be feeling. 🔵 Colloquial language is huge amongst patients and their families. This means phrasal verbs, idiomatic expressions and informal language. 🔵 Help them feel at ease by using the language they understand, even more importantly, understanding them when they speak to you. ⚠️ When the patient is already suffering, they do not want to feel mis-understood when speaking. ⚠️They will use many phrasal verbs and colloquialisms that you may not be able to guess if you hear them for the first time in a dialogue with them. Do you know these Phrasal verbs and Idioms I have included below? What other Medical phrasal verbs and Idioms do you know? Let me know below, there are so many! 𝘏𝘪 𝘐'𝘮 𝘕𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘺, 𝘐 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝑴𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑨𝒇𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒔, 𝑷𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒂 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑴𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘭𝘶𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘳𝘦, 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩. 📞 𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘢 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦! 📞

Back in August, together with a medical student, we created pictograms for an Iranian patient. We designed visual tools combining Farsi script and phonetic Dutch pronunciation to help bridge the communication gap. It was a simple idea, but it had a profound impact. What stood out most for me was how much joy this project brought to the medical student. She took ownership of the task, drawing everything beautifully in just a few hours. It was a moment of connection, care, and creativity—a reminder that small gestures can make a big difference. Today, as I reflect on that experience, I can’t help but think about the role of creativity and authenticity in the world we live in. In a fast-paced healthcare system, where consultations are often limited to 10 minutes, it’s easy to lose sight of the human story behind the diagnosis. Yet, creativity gives us a way to reconnect with that story. It helps us reflect, empathize, and find meaning in what we do. I believe there is space—and a need—for creativity in medicine. Not just to treat diseases, but to honor the human experience, build connections, and bring authenticity to our work. Thanks Ilse Ruiter and fariba samadi #healthcare #creativity #humanitiesinmedicine #authenticity #carewithlove

It’s easy to just use the language you know, but our medical terms are quite literally Greek and Latin. We also have an obligation to ensure we translate what we are saying into easy to understand language. All physicians are translators. #HealthcareCommunication #PatientCare #MedicalJargonSimplified #PhysiciansAsTranslators #ClearCommunication #PatientUnderstanding #MedicalLiteracy #HealthcareEducation #DemystifyingMedicine #OncologySimplified

The American “R” sound can be a hard one for so many people to correctly pronounce. That is because even though the letter can be found in a lot of languages, the sound is very different in American English. If you say this sound incorrectly, it could lead to confusion for your listener. In today’s video, learn how to pronounce the American “R” so you can be clearer when speaking to your American patients and colleagues. And if you’d like to receive the free guide with vocabulary to practice (with audio), DM or comment with the words “FREE GUIDE”. ___________________________________ Hi, I’m Amanda. 👋 I help international doctors and surgeons develop more confidence and clarity when speaking with their patients and colleagues in English, which enhances relationships that can lead to bigger career opportunities. 📨 DM me to book a free chat if you’d like to learn more.  #healthcareprofessionals #medicalprofessionals #doctor

Beyond "doctor, doctor!" ⚕️There's a specialist for every part of your body! Learn their names and their expertise in this informative reel :) . . #vocabulary #vocabularybuilding #medicalspecialist #doctors #typesofdoctors #doctorwho #learnenglish #englishterms #englishlearning #englishteacher #englishlanguage

🌟 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵! 🌟 Are you ready to improve your English skills for medical appointments? 🩺✨ Check out our latest article, How to Talk to a Doctor in English. It's packed with practical tips, vocabulary, and phrases to help you communicate confidently during your next visit to the doctor. ✅ Learn essential medical terms ✅ Understand how to describe symptoms ✅ Master polite and effective communication https://lnkd.in/gbGakBSN Whether you're preparing for life abroad, an IELTS exam, or just aiming to improve your fluency, this guide is for you! 💬 What challenges do you face when speaking English in medical settings? Let's discuss this in the comments! #LearnEnglish #MedicalEnglish #CommunicationSkills #POCEnglish