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New Open Access Resources EALTHY

August 2023 | News

We have open access to other lesson plans, activities & worksheets, and articles.

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Testing the Use of Translation Apps in Clinical Communication with Elderly Patients EALTHY

July 2023 | Research summary

Mobile translation apps could provide an innovative solution to overcome language differences in risk-free healthcare settings in the absence of a professional interpreter. This research tested three mobile translation apps in Australian aged-care hospital wards.

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The Use of Translation Apps in Australian Healthcare Settings EALTHY

July 2023 | Article

In Australia, healthcare professionals and non-native English-speaking patients with limited English proficiency can use translation apps in simple everyday clinical interactions when a professional translator is not at their hand.

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New course! Writing for Publication EALTHY & Specialist Language Courses

July 2023 | Events

The course gives a comprehensive guide to anyone wanting to develop their ability to write and submit articles in English. By the end of the course you will learn how to structure your paper and what language is appropriate.

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Webinar summary | Writing for Publication in English EALTHY

July 2023 | Discussion

John Skelton gives a very insightful talk on how to successfully submit a paper to internationally renowned scientific journals. The webinar is based on his online course Writing for Publication, designed to assist healthcare academics and doctoral students who are both native and non-native users of English.

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Comparing the Features of Language Translation Apps for the Purposes of Clinical Communication EALTHY

July 2023 | Research summary

This study is aimed to evaluate iPad-compatible language translation apps to determine their suitability for enabling everyday conversations in healthcare settings.

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Webinar | Communication Skills and Importance of Building Rapport EALTHY & Specialist Language Courses

July 2023 | Webinar

The webinar is aimed at Medical English teachers, healthcare professionals and anyone who is interested in developing better awareness of communication in interpersonal relationships. 

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Webinar summary | Multilingualism in Healthcare EALTHY

June 2023 | Discussion

Emma Brooks shares findings from her ongoing research exploring multilingualism in healthcare settings. She discusses the ways in which patients and health professionals attempt to communicate across and through language, as they aspire to reach mutual comprehension.

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The Future Directions of Open Research Practices in Language Learning Research EALTHY

May 2023 | Research summary

Open research practices are relevant to all stages of research, from conceptualization through dissemination. Here, we discuss key facets of open research, highlighting its rationales, infrastructures, behaviors, and challenges.

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