EWD's Workplace Learning Resource Centers (WpLRC) specialize in cost-effective and targeted basic skills training and education to ensure California's workforce has the skills necessary to be productive in the workplace.
One of these core workforce skills is good communication. This skill set is especially critical in the medical field; poor communication can lead to misunderstandings, delays in care, and in the worst case, serious illness or even death.
To address this critical need, the Silicon Valley WpLRC, the South Bay Regional Health Occupations Resource Center (RHORC), and AmEnglish have joined together to create a free online pronunciation course and tutorial for medical professionals. The course includes four modules and is designed to teach non-native English speakers the skills to help them hear, practice and then use the correct rhythm, stress and intonation in their spoken English. Pronunciation in English for Medical Professionals focuses on key terms and topics commonly used in health care and provides a wide range of interactive activities. It gives the learners the opportunity to record themselves and compare their pronunciation with that of a native speaker.
"The course addresses a need expressed by the health care industry and demonstrates the benefits of collaboration with business and industry and our other EWD partners," said Bruce Whistler, WpLRC Statewide Director.
This course is available to business, faculty and students free of charge with access at the WpLRC Website. In addition, AmEnglish recently offered a free three-month trial version of their six-module version valued at over $50 per person.
To learn more about this course or to register visit www.wplrc.org or contact Statewide WpLRC Director Bruce Whistler at Bwhistler@cccewd.net or (650) 641-0161.
One of these core workforce skills is good communication. This skill set is especially critical in the medical field; poor communication can lead to misunderstandings, delays in care, and in the worst case, serious illness or even death.
To address this critical need, the Silicon Valley WpLRC, the South Bay Regional Health Occupations Resource Center (RHORC), and AmEnglish have joined together to create a free online pronunciation course and tutorial for medical professionals. The course includes four modules and is designed to teach non-native English speakers the skills to help them hear, practice and then use the correct rhythm, stress and intonation in their spoken English. Pronunciation in English for Medical Professionals focuses on key terms and topics commonly used in health care and provides a wide range of interactive activities. It gives the learners the opportunity to record themselves and compare their pronunciation with that of a native speaker.
"The course addresses a need expressed by the health care industry and demonstrates the benefits of collaboration with business and industry and our other EWD partners," said Bruce Whistler, WpLRC Statewide Director.
This course is available to business, faculty and students free of charge with access at the WpLRC Website. In addition, AmEnglish recently offered a free three-month trial version of their six-module version valued at over $50 per person.
To learn more about this course or to register visit www.wplrc.org or contact Statewide WpLRC Director Bruce Whistler at Bwhistler@cccewd.net or (650) 641-0161.
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