# English Enhancing Exercises: An effective strategy to upgrade and enhance the English proficiency of medical students in non-English speaking countries

## TL;DR

This paper introduces a student-friendly method to improve English proficiency among medical students in non-English speaking countries.

## Contribution

The paper proposes English Enhancing Exercises as a low-burden strategy to overcome linguistic barriers in medical education.

## Key findings

- EEE helps improve English proficiency without adding cognitive load.
- The approach is gradual and spiral, making it suitable for medical students.
- Formal methods are often too demanding for students.

## Abstract

English as a medium of Instruction (EMI) has been adopted by the majority of non-native English-speaking countries for teaching science subjects. Medicine is no exception. The decision is based on enormous associated advantages both during the undergraduate period and in professional life as a doctor. However, the linguistic barrier does impose numerous deficiencies related to proficiency in English. This, if not corrected, leads to suboptimal learning and affects the career and output. Formal and dense measures have been suggested but are against the cognitive load on a medical student. English Enhancing Exercises (EEE) is an easy-to-do student-friendly approach, that gradually and spirally helps out without any additional burden.