Understanding patients who are native speakers of English can be challenging for health professionals who are non-native speakers.

In follow-up visits, healthcare professionals need to ask questions that focus on what’s been happening with the patient since the last appointment.

Here are some reminders for when you’re telling patients what they need to do.

Muddling up ‘remember’ and ‘remind’ is another common confusion.

What do health professionals say about writing in English when it’s not their first language?

You’ve got the specialised, job-related language down pat (mastered).

How confident are you using skeleton words in English?

Where’s my Visa card?

Do you sometimes feel that writing confidently and comfortably in English for work will never happen?

How’s your revising going?

Making time to revise is an important part of up-skilling.

I’ve found that working in 12-week spurts is very productive.

Have you ever been in another country when you’re not feeling well and are stuck for words to describe what’s wrong and what you need?

What are your reasons for not writing more in English?

What do health professionals say about writing in English when it’s not their first language?

The other day a client told me he was frustrated because it takes him too long to get out what he wants to say.

The SKS model is not only a tool for professional feedback, but can also be used to reflect on your English training.

Thanks to the devices in our pockets, training our listening skills is no sweat anymore.

What do health professionals say about writing in English when it’s not their first language?

Do you have some beliefs about language learning that are holding you back from making progress in English?