CHALLENGES FACED BY MEDICAL STUDENTS WHEN LEARNING A SECOND LANGUAGE.
Keywords:
Medical students, second language learning, medical terminology, language barriers, communication skills, English for medical purposesAbstract
This article examines the major challenges faced by medical students while learning a second language. It highlights factors such as academic workload, complexity of medical terminology, lack of practice, and psychological barriers. The study also discusses strategies that can help students overcome these difficulties. The findings suggest that consistent practice, exposure to medical language, and supportive learning environments play a crucial role in improving language proficiency among medical students.
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