DIDASKEIN
Volume 2, Numéro 2, Pages 105-115
2021-12-31

English For Specific Purposes: Case Of Nursing Students At The Institute Of Paramedical Higher Education, Sidi Ouali- Bejaia

Authors : Benmouhoub Lydia .

Abstract

The present article focuses on the design of English for specific purposes mainly English for Nursing Purposes at the institute of paramedical higher education in Sidi Ouali-Bejaia (Algeria). The aim is to show the importance of English in scientific fields since it is the lingua franca and the language of technology and development. In this regard, we provided an account of the main methods, activities and materials that can be used in order to assist nursing students acquire the necessary skills that permit them to function effectively in the workplace. In addition, the article highlighted the problems that nursing and midwifery students encounter during their English language course, and suggested strategies to remedy them. The majority of students found the course interesting and beneficial in their professional career.

Keywords

English -English for specific purposes-Lingua Franca- Needs and interests-Nursing students-Skills.