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Module 1: Nurse’s Responsibilities
In this module, students will learn vocabulary related to the main responsibilities of a nurse, such as giving medicine, checking vital signs, and helping patients. The grammar focus will be on using the simple present tense in the third person singular to describe daily nursing duties. En este módulo, los estudiantes aprenderán vocabulario relacionado con las principales responsabilidades de una enfermera, como administrar medicamentos, revisar signos vitales y ayudar a los pacientes. El enfoque gramatical será el uso del presente simple en tercera persona para describir las tareas diarias de enfermería.
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Module 2: Describing pain and conditions
In this module, students will learn to describe different types of pain and medical conditions. Grammar focus: comparatives and superlatives (This pain is worse than yesterday. This is the worst headache I’ve ever had). En este módulo, los estudiantes aprenderán a describir diferentes tipos de dolor y condiciones médicas. Gramática: comparativos y superlativos (Este dolor es peor que ayer. Este es el peor dolor de cabeza que he tenido).
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Module 3: Hospital Staff and Roles
In this module, students will learn vocabulary about different hospital staff and their roles, such as doctors, nurses, surgeons, and receptionists. The grammar focus will be on using can and can’t to talk about abilities and responsibilities in the hospital. En este módulo, los estudiantes aprenderán vocabulario sobre diferentes miembros del personal hospitalario y sus funciones, como médicos, enfermeras, cirujanos y recepcionistas. El enfoque gramatical será el uso de can y can’t para hablar de habilidades y responsabilidades en el hospital.
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Module 4: Patient Admission
In this module, students will learn vocabulary related to patient admission in hospitals, such as filling in forms, asking personal information, and recording medical history. The grammar focus will be on using the Past Simple to describe past events and patient experiences. En este módulo, los estudiantes aprenderán vocabulario relacionado con la admisión de pacientes en hospitales, como llenar formularios, preguntar información personal y registrar antecedentes médicos. El enfoque gramatical será el uso del pasado simple para describir eventos pasados y experiencias de los pacientes.
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Module 5: Medical History
In this module, you will learn to identify and describe common symptoms in English. You will practice using simple present with “have”aIn this module, students will learn vocabulary related to a patient’s medical history, such as illnesses, allergies, past treatments, and family health. The grammar focus will be on using the Present Perfect to talk about life experiences and medical history. En este módulo, los estudiantes aprenderán vocabulario relacionado con los antecedentes médicos de un paciente, como enfermedades, alergias, tratamientos previos y salud familiar. El enfoque gramatical será el uso del presente perfecto para hablar sobre experiencias de vida y antecedentes médicos. (e.g., I have a fever) and Wh-questions (e.g., What hurts?). These skills are essential for asking and understanding patient concerns clearly. En este módulo aprenderás a identificar y describir síntomas comunes en inglés. Practicarás el uso del presente simple con “have” (ej. I have a fever) y las preguntas Wh- (ej. What hurts?). Estas habilidades son esenciales para preguntar y entender las preocupaciones de los pacientes con claridad.
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Module 6: Communicating with Patients
In this module, students will learn vocabulary and useful phrases to communicate with patients. They will practice greetings, asking about symptoms, giving simple instructions, and showing care. The grammar focus will be on forming Yes/No and Wh- questions in the present simple, past simple, can, and present perfect. En este módulo, los estudiantes aprenderán vocabulario y frases útiles para comunicarse con los pacientes. Practicarán saludos, preguntar sobre síntomas, dar instrucciones simples y mostrar cuidado. El enfoque gramatical será la formación de preguntas de Sí/No y Wh- en presente simple, pasado simple, can y presente perfecto.
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Module 7: Medical Equipment
In this module, students learn the names of common medical equipment. Grammar focus: demonstratives (this/that/these/those), countable and uncountable nouns. En este módulo, los estudiantes aprenden los nombres del equipo médico común. Gramática: demostrativos (este/ese/estos/esos), sustantivos contables e incontables.
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Module 8: Basic Instructions to Patients.
In this module, students learn how to give basic instructions to patients in English. Grammar Focus: Imperatives and Use of ‘Can’ or ‘Can’t’. En este módulo, los estudiantes aprenden como dar instrucciones básicas en Inglés a pacientes. Gramática: Los imperativos y el uso del ‘Poder’ y ‘No poder’.
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Module 9: Food and nutrition
In this module, students learn to talk about food, nutrition, and patients’ preferences in a hospital. Grammar focus: like/love/hate + noun/verb-ing, some/any, Do you want…? En este módulo, los estudiantes aprenden a hablar sobre alimentos, nutrición y preferencias de los pacientes en un hospital. Gramática: like/love/hate + sustantivo/verbo-ing, some/any, Do you want…?
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Module 10: Daily Routines in Nursing
In this module, students learn to describe daily nursing routines, talk about time, and explain activities step by step. Grammar focus: Simple Present for routines, frequency adverbs, telling the time. En este módulo, los estudiantes aprenden a describir rutinas diarias de enfermería, hablar sobre el tiempo y explicar actividades paso a paso. Gramática: presente simple para rutinas, adverbios de frecuencia, decir la hora.
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MediEnglish A2 – Inglés para enfermeros
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MediEnglish A2 - Inglés para enfermeros

Learn how to introduce yourself, identify roles, and use essential hospital phrases.

Modulo 8:Medication Basics

In this module, students learn how to talk about medication basics: types of medicine, instructions for use, and quantities. Grammar focus: How much / How many.

En este módulo, los estudiantes aprenden a hablar sobre lo básico de los medicamentos: tipos de medicinas, instrucciones de uso y cantidades. Gramática: How much / How many.

Learning Materials

Learn vocabulary, phrases, and grammar

Medical Vocabulary

pill

pastilla

.

tablet

.

tableta

capsule

.

cápsula

syrup

.

jarabe

drops

.

gotas

ointment

.

ungüento

cream

.

crema

injection

.

inyección

dose

.

dosis

prescription

.

receta

pharmacy

.

farmacia

antibiotic

.

antibiótico

painkiller

.

analgésico

vitamins

.

vitaminas

insulin

.

insulina

water

.

agua

food

.

comida

schedule

.

horario

treatment

.

tratamiento

overdose

.

sobredosis

frequency

.

frecuencia

side effects

.

efectos secundarios

instructions

.

instrucciones

label

.

etiqueta

spoon

.

cuchara

milligrams

.

miligramos

per day

.

por día

before meals

.

antes de las comidas

after meals

.

después de las comidas

empty stomach

.

estómago vacío

Learn essential medical terms and their usage.

Clinical Phrases

Common expressions used in healthcare settings

How many pills do you take per day?

¿Cuántas pastillas toma al día?

How much water do you drink with the medicine?

¿Cuánta agua bebe con el medicamento?

Take one tablet every 8 hours.

Tome una tableta cada 8 horas.

This medicine may cause side effects.

Este medicamento puede causar efectos secundarios.

Please read the instructions on the label.

Por favor, lea las instrucciones en la etiqueta.

You should not take more than 2 pills per day.

No debe tomar más de 2 pastillas por día.

The doctor gave me a prescription.

El doctor me dio una receta.

Take this medicine after meals.

Tome este medicamento después de las comidas.

Do not take this medicine on an empty stomach.

No tome este medicamento con el estómago vacío.

Follow the medication schedule carefully.

Siga el horario de la medicación cuidadosamente.

How many (countable nouns)

Pronombres personales

What is and what is the use:

Que es y como se usa

What is it and what is the use?

  • “How many” is used to ask about countable nouns (sustantivos contables).
  • Countable nouns are things we can count: 1 pill, 2 pills, 3 pills.
  • In a hospital, nurses use “How many” to ask about the number of pills, tablets, injections, or drops.

Structure:

Question word

Verb

Noun (plural)

Example

Traducción (ES)

How many

+ are/ do you take…?

pills / tablets / drops

How many pills do you take per day?

¿Cuántas pastillas toma al día?

  • Affirmative answer: I take two pills per day.
  • Negative answer: I don’t take any pills.

Examples in hospital context:

  1. How many tablets do you take? → ¿Cuántas tabletas toma?
  2. How many injections does the patient need today? → ¿Cuántas inyecciones necesita el paciente hoy?
  3. How many drops should I put in the eye? → ¿Cuántas gotas debo poner en el ojo?
  4. How many vitamins do you take every morning? → ¿Cuántas vitaminas toma cada mañana?
  5. How many spoons of syrup are necessary? → ¿Cuántas cucharadas de jarabe son necesarias?

Common errors (Do not use):
❌ How many water do you drink? → ✅ How much water do you drink? (water = uncountable)
❌ How many pill do you take? → ✅ How many pills do you take? (plural required)
❌ How many medicine do you need? → ✅ How much medicine do you need? (medicine = uncountable)

How much (uncountable nouns)

Verbo to be

What is it and what is the use:

Que es y como se usa

What is it and what is the use?

  • “How much” is used to ask about uncountable nouns (sustantivos incontables).
  • Uncountable nouns are things we cannot count individually: water, medicine, sugar, milk.
  • In a hospital, “How much” is used to ask about liquids, quantities, or general amounts.

Structure:

Question word

Verb

Noun (uncountable)

Example

Traducción (ES)

How much

+ is / do you take…?

water / medicine / syrup

How much water do you drink with the pills?

¿Cuánta agua bebe con las pastillas?

  • Affirmative answer: I drink one glass of water.
  • Negative answer: I don’t drink much water.

Examples in hospital context:

  1. How much medicine do you need today? → ¿Cuánta medicina necesita hoy?
  2. How much water should I drink with this tablet? → ¿Cuánta agua debo beber con esta tableta?
  3. How much syrup do you take every night? → ¿Cuánto jarabe toma cada noche?
  4. How much insulin is necessary for the patient? → ¿Cuánta insulina es necesaria para el paciente?
  5. How much food should I eat with this pill? → ¿Cuánta comida debo comer con esta pastilla?

Common errors (Do not use):
❌ How much pills do you take? → ✅ How many pills do you take? (pills = countable)
❌ How much waters do you drink? → ✅ How much water do you drink? (water is uncountable, no plural)
❌ How much medicines do you need? → ✅ How much medicine do you need? (medicine is uncountable, no plural)

Do not use (Common Errors):

Dialogue:

Nurse: Good morning. How many pills do you take per day?
Patient: I take two pills in the morning and one at night.
Nurse: Do you take them with food or on an empty stomach?
Patient: I take them after meals.

Translate:

Enfermera: Buenos días. ¿Cuántas pastillas toma al día?
Paciente: Tomo dos pastillas en la mañana y una en la noche.
Enfermera: ¿Las toma con comida o con el estómago vacío?
Paciente: Las tomo después de las comidas.

Key vocabulary: pills, per day, after meals, empty stomach

Dialogue:

Nurse: How much water do you drink with the tablet?
Patient: I drink one glass of water.
Nurse: Good. It is important to drink enough water with your medicine.
Patient: Okay, thank you.

Translate:

Enfermera: ¿Cuánta agua bebe con la tableta?
Paciente: Bebo un vaso de agua.
Enfermera: Bien. Es importante beber suficiente agua con su medicina.
Paciente: Está bien, gracias.

Key vocabulary: water, tablet, glass, important

Dialogue:

Nurse: How much syrup do you take every night?
Patient: I take two spoons of syrup before sleeping.
Nurse: Perfect. And how many days will you take it?
Patient: For seven days.

Translate:

Enfermera: ¿Cuánto jarabe toma cada noche?
Paciente: Tomo dos cucharadas de jarabe antes de dormir.
Enfermera: Perfecto. ¿Y cuántos días lo tomará?
Paciente: Por siete días.

Key vocabulary: syrup, spoon, every night, days

Dialogue:

Nurse: The doctor gave you a prescription. How many tablets are on the label?
Patient: It says ten tablets.
Nurse: Okay. And how much medicine should you take each time?
Patient: One tablet every 8 hours.
Nurse: Correct. Please follow the schedule carefully.

Translate:

Enfermera: El doctor le dio una receta. ¿Cuántas tabletas dice la etiqueta?
Paciente: Dice diez tabletas.
Enfermera: Bien. ¿Y cuánta medicina debe tomar cada vez?
Paciente: Una tableta cada 8 horas.
Enfermera: Correcto. Por favor siga el horario cuidadosamente.

Key vocabulary: prescription, label, tablets, schedule

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