English for International Nursing - Listening and Speaking Course - (3) (Student Book) (Student Book)

Author: Wang Faji
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: 《Intensive English for International Nursing》(Student Book) 3 is a part of the Intensive English for International Nursing series, designed for English teaching in five-year higher vocational and technical international nursing programs. It can also serve as supplementary reading material for English enthusiasts and healthcare professionals. This textbook is guided by schema theory and structured around a task-based learning framework, progressing from simple to complex, aiming to cultivate students' solid English listening and speaking skills, ultimately meeting the communication needs of international nursing work. It consists of 15 units and 2 mid-term tests. Each unit is divided into three parts: micro-skill training, thematic listening and speaking activities, and cultural knowledge. The features of the Intensive English for International Nursing series are as follows:
1. Emphasizes gradual progression. It aligns with junior high English proficiency, building a strong language foundation while gradually introducing professional nursing knowledge.
2. Focuses on practical skills. It prioritizes the development of students' listening and speaking abilities.
3. Reflects humanistic values. It integrates language teaching with the cultivation of humanistic spirit.
4. Is rich in contemporary relevance. While maintaining alignment with nursing content, it broadens perspectives by covering diverse topics to spark learners' interest and enthusiasm. This textbook is the third in the series, focusing on listening. It is guided by schema theory and structured around a task-based learning framework. The book consists of 15 units and 2 mid-term tests. It is divided into three parts:
1. Micro-skill training includes word discrimination exercises focusing on letters and numbers.
2. Thematic listening and speaking activities are composed of three stages: pre-listening preparation, listening comprehension, and post-listening conversation. The content covers daily topics and professional-related themes such as disease care, nurse-patient dialogues, and doctor-patient interactions.
3. Cultural knowledge introduces background information related to the unit themes.