Speaking of Nursing

Targeted for high basic to intermediate English-language proficiencies, Speaking of Nursing focuses on student-based activities to increase student fluency. The student book is packed with four-color pictures, surveys, exercises, and pair-work activities designed to keep students engaged. The textbook’s aim is to have students communicate about nursing in a student-oriented classroom. All units in Speaking of Nursing provide the vocabulary, structures, and speaking skills needed to participate in nurse-patient communication tasks—from handling patient admission to giving important information to patients and their families. Japanese-language support in the Student’s book for smooth classroom management. Students receive practice in critical thinking and impromptu communication skills, vital in medical emergencies and health-related activities. Targeted for high basic to intermediate English-language proficiencies, Speaking of Nursing focuses on student-based activities to increase student fluency. The student book is packed with four-color pictures, surveys, exercises, and pair-work activities designed to keep students engaged. The textbook’s aim is to have students communicate about nursing in a student-oriented classroom. All units in Speaking of Nursing provide the vocabulary, structures, and speaking skills needed to participate in nurse-patient communication tasks—from handling patient admission to giving important information to patients and their families. Japanese-language support in the Student’s book for smooth classroom management. Students receive practice in critical thinking and impromptu communication skills, vital in medical emergencies and health-related activities. 

Key Features and Functions
* Each unit offers a grammar/function plan with dialogs and key vocabulary/phrases]
* Activities designed for active student participation and enjoyment
* Colorful illustrations, photos, and surveys laid out for attractiveness and clarity
* A glossary of important nursing-related vocabulary
* Vocabulary quizzes in the Instructor’s Manual

Classroom English
Unit 1 Asking Basic Questions
Unit 2 A Patient’s First Visit
Unit 3 Where’s Internal Medicine?
Review Units 1 - 3
Unit 4 Admission to the Hospital
Unit 5 Giving Information
Unit 6 Symptoms
Review Units 4 - 6
Unit 7 Injuries and Emergencies
Unit 8 How Are You Feeling?
Unit 9 A Patient’s Medical History
Review Units 7 – 9
Unit 10 Medicine
Unit 11 I’m Going to Give You an IV
Unit 12 Congratulations! You’re Having a Baby Girl
Review Units 10 – 12
Appendix
Glosssary