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Introduction
FAQ
About language
Key topics

  Improving accent
    - Differences in sounds:
      Pronunciation

    - Practise: Pronunciation
    - The importance of
      emphasis

    - Practise: Emphasis

  Improving register
    - Avoiding medical jargon
    - Practise: Avoiding
      medical jargon

    - Flexibility: Matching your
      English to your patient

    - Practise: Language
      Flexibility


  Improving fluency
    - Rhythms
    - Practise: Listening to the
      rhythms

    - Language conventions
    - Practise: Conventions

  Improving engagement
    - Understanding and using
      Australian slang

    - Practise: Australian slang
    - Audibility
    - Practise: Audibility

Strategies for improvement
Resources
Evaluation
About the authors

Communication and Language Module



Dr Taryn ElliottDr Taryn Elliott
T: (08) 8366 3102
F: (08) 8361 8967
E: taryn.elliott@adelaide.edu.au

Taryn has been with Adelaide to Outback for three years. During this time she has overseen the growth of the IMG Fellowship Support Program and now acts as the Education Research Fellow for AOGP. Taryn's background is in research psychology.



Dr Jenni GooldDr Jenni Goold

Jenni Goold is a General Practitioner and a lactation consultant, and she has an extensive back ground in medical education. Jenni has eleven years experience as a Medical Educator, and has been involved with Adelaide to Outback since its inception. She holds a Diploma from the College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and is currently completing her Masters in Clinical Education. Jenni has a special interest in communication, and brings an understanding of communication and language in the medical context to Adelaide to Outback's projects.


Dr Ian GreenDr Ian Green

Ian Green is a linguist and educator, and has worked for many years on Australian Indigenous languages. His background is in academic research on Australian indigenous language prehistory, and has worked collaboratively with Indigenous linguists on language and culture maintenance programs. Ian is currently working in Researcher Education at the University of Adelaide, and comes to Adelaide to Outback in an expert advisory role, assisting with language support for Registrars and IMGs.



Mr Simon MarekMr Simon Marek

Simon Marek is the Communications Assistant and IT Support Officer at Adelaide to Outback. His background in design (print/online) and expertise in website development have been indispensable for this project.








Ms Leticia SuppleMs Leticia Supple

Leticia Supple is an editor and professional writer. A member of the Society of Editors (SA), Leticia's time with Adelaide to Outback included work in an education administration role, and an editorial and publications role from 2006 to 2007.



 
 
Enquiries can be directed to:
Dr Taryn Elliott
T: (08) 8366 3102
F: (08) 8361 8967
E: taryn.elliott@adelaide.edu.au