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Volume 32, Numéro 2, Pages 134-143
2026-06-10

Addressing First-year Medical Student’s Difficulties In Understanding Medical Terms In English.



Authors : Moussedek Sara .

Abstract

This study seeks to pinpoint the main challenges that first-year medical students in Algeria face when it comes to learning English medical terms. It uses a mixed-methods approach including students’ surveys, interviews with experts, and an in-depth examination at existing resources. The results led to three main suggestions: a bilingual glossary, an interactive mobile learning app, and workshop-based contextual teaching. Pilot testing these tools with a group of twenty students over three weeks showed positive results, such as better vocabulary retention, more confidence, and more interest in the material. The research concludes with real-world solutions for the EMP instructional context.

Keywords

Algeria ; bilingual glossary ; contextual instruction ; English for medical purposes ; interactive learning ; language barriers ; medical students ; medical terminology

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