DEVELOPMENT OF ENGLISH COMMUNICATIVE SKILLS IN HIGHER MEDICAL EDUCATION STUDENTS IN THE CONTEXT OF LEARNING LATIN TERMINOLOGY

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Abstract. The article examines the relevance of developing professional foreign language competence in students of higher medical education in the context of an increasing demand for specialists capable of effective communication in English during emergency medical situations. Particular attention is paid to the use of Latin-derived terms as a fundamental component of medical terminology in the process of learning English for Specific Purposes (ESP) by future medical professionals. In light of international standards in medical education and the globalization of medical practices, the article emphasizes the importance of a thorough understanding of Latin-based terminology for the accurate use of English medical vocabulary in medical training and practice. The study analyzes the effectiveness of applying the communicative approach in teaching ESP, which enables the creation of learning environments that closely simulate real professional settings. The proposed methods include role-playing, clinical scenario modeling, team-based tasks, and interactive exercises that contribute to the development of speaking fluency, professional thinking, and confidence in using English medical terminology. The article presents the results of a pedagogical experiment, demonstrating an improvement in students’ foreign language proficiency following the implementation of an integrated approach that combines Latin-based terminology with active forms of communicative instruction. The perspectives for further enhancement of ESP curricula for future healthcare professionals are outlined, taking into account the linguistic and professional needs of the learners.