A short self-study or classroom course (40-60 hours) for nurses who need to use English in the workplace.

What's New in the Second Edition• More examples have been added in the chapters• Exercises have been increased in several chapters• Several chapters like Narration and Voice have been revised for better clarity of the concept• Chapters like Essay Writing and Comprehension have been revised to include more health care scenarios

Authentic and up-to date information in every course, written and checked by industry insiders Clear and straightforward structure, with each unit containing a menu of learning outcomes, and an end-of-unit checklist with 'Can do' tick boxes Teaches English in context, so students practise the language and skills they need for the job in real work situations Real-world profiles from genuine professionals in the 'It's my job' section offer authentic and engaging insights into the industry Extra facts, figures, quotations, and specialist terminology included in the top margin of unit pages Additional activities and tests in the Teacher's Resource Book make the course suitable for mixed-ability classes The Teacher's Resource Book provides specialist background to the industry for every unit, as well as industry tips to support non-expert teachers Project work in the Student's Book, additional activities on the Student's Site, and a Key words list of essential vocabulary at the end of every unit provide extra opportunities for revision

Vocabulary in Use Pre-intermediate and Intermediate is a vocabulary book for intermediate learners of English, primarily designed as a self-study reference and practice book, but which can also be used for classroom work. In its style and format it is similar to its upper intermediate and advanced equivalent, English Vocabulary in Use. - 100 easy-to-use units: over 2,500 vocabulary items in a wide range of topic areas are presented, contextualise and explained and explained on left-hand pages with a variety of follow-up activities on right-hand pages. - Helps to build on and expand existing vocabulary. - Suggests tips and techniques for good learning habits. - Designed to be flexible: can be used both for self-study and in class. - Provides a comprehensive key with not only answers to the exercises but also more comments on how the language is used. - Includes a detailed index with phonetic transcriptions.

Collocations are combinations of words which frequently appear together. Using them makes your English sound more natural.

The first part of the book contains text and exercises which are about nursing in the NHS - the crisis, what nurses say about the crisis, the hospital hierarchy, pay and conditions and applying for jobs, The second part is about communication in a simulated hospital setting.