English teaching of medical postgraduates based on needs analysis
10.3760/cma.j.issn.2095-1485.2011.08.035
- VernacularTitle:基于需求分析的医学研究生英语教学
- Author:
Junying TIAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Needs analysis;
Medical postgraduates;
English teaching
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research
2011;10(8):992-994
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo apply the 'Needs Analysis' theory to the medical English teaching for medical postgraduates so as to improve their interest in learning English. MethodsRegarding the learners' needs on medical English reading, a questionnaire survey was conducted among postgraduates, and based on the results of the survey we added medical English reading to the comprehensive English teaching in the English teaching. ResultsMedical postgraduates showed great interest in learning English and their ability in reading medical English reading has been improved significantly. ConclusionEnglish teaching based on learners' needs analysis can help motivate learners' interest and improve their ability in learning English.
