

IELTS Energy 1489: Band 9 Vocabulary for Medical Visits
7 snips May 27, 2025
Michelle Kaplan, a lively New York radio personality, joins to share crucial vocabulary for medical visits, aimed at achieving Band 9 in the IELTS exam. They discuss why medical vocabulary is vital for both exam success and real-life healthcare conversations. Personal anecdotes reveal how bedside manner impacts patient trust. The conversation also navigates healthcare choices, preventative measures, and the differences between traditional and modern medicine, all while stressing communication skills for achieving top scores.
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Prepare Specific Medical Vocabulary
- Learn and practice specific vocabulary related to medical visits for IELTS speaking.
- Prepare answers about checkups, illnesses, and doctor types to avoid surprises on test day.
Medical Vocabulary Connects Beyond IELTS
- Knowing medical vocabulary helps you on the IELTS exam and everyday English conversations.
- Talking about doctor visits helps you connect with others in English beyond the test.
Aubrey's Podiatrist Experience
- Aubrey needed a podiatrist after losing a toenail hiking the Grand Canyon.
- Podiatrists treat foot issues like ingrown toenails and chronic foot pain.