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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



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Improving accent
Practise: Pronunciation

Below there is a list of common terms you might use in clinical communication settings. An audio example of how it is pronounced most commonly in Australian English is provided for each one.

Instructions:
1. Play the audio
2. Practise mimicking the pronunciation.


Man thinkingReflect on how you will incorporate what you have learnt into your everyday General Practice.



 


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