One tutor per medical professional, flexible evening or off-duty scheduling
Medical English One-on-One
Private Medical English Tutoring for Doctors and Nurses with Britemy
Private coaching for doctors, residents, nurses, and medical professionals preparing for an overseas fellowship, practice at an international hospital, or an English-language journal publication. Sixty-minute sessions focused on clinical terminology, patient communication, and medical documentation.
B1 to C1 Level focus for medical professionals
60 minutes Evening or off-duty sessions
One-on-one private Tutors familiar with clinical context
About This Program
What This Program Teaches
Britemy Medical English for doctors, residents, nurses, and medical professionals is a 60-minute private coaching session that sharpens clinical communication in English. Material is built from four core areas: patient communication, professional-to-professional communication, medical documentation, and literature, with tutors curated to understand the hospital context.
Focused on CEFR B1 to C1, sufficient for fellowship and international practice
Coverage of bedside manner, informed consent, nursing handover, and case presentation
Delivered online through Zoom or in-person near major hospitals
Levels
Medical English CEFR Levels
Each level is tailored to the starting point and the target of every student. The tutor adjusts pace and depth as progress unfolds.
A2 Foundational Medical
Preclinical students and support staff- Understanding simple instructions from a foreign supervisor
- Reading medication labels and clinical safety documents
- Communicating daily tasks to a foreign colleague
B1 Ward Communication
Junior nurses and early-year residents- Following bilingual ward rounds while occasionally asking for a repeat
- Delivering simple history taking with a template
- Writing short progress notes that colleagues understand
B2 Clinical Practice
General practitioners and experienced nurses- Independent history taking with an empathetic bedside manner
- Concise shift handover using SBAR
- Basic case presentations to an internal consultant
C1 International Practice
Senior residents, fellows, and specialists- Cross-hospital and cross-country consultations
- Writing extended discharge summaries and referral letters
- Presenting cases at multidisciplinary forums and conferences
Britemy Signature
Medical English Tutors Who Understand the Clinical Context
Britemy Medical English tutors are adult-education specialists who are familiar with hospital and clinical contexts. We match you with a tutor who understands the rhythm of a medical shift, so material examples feel relevant from the very first minute.
Medical English breaks down when practitioners memorise terminology without knowing how to use it in front of a patient or a colleague. Britemy tutors coach diction that fits context, distinguishing language for lay patients from communication between medical professionals, the two areas that most often decide the quality of your clinical work.
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Map across four clinical competencies
Every session is mapped to patient communication, professional-to-professional communication, medical documentation, and literature. You know which areas are already strong and which need more attention each month.
2
Scenario bank per specialisation
Roleplay scenarios are separated for general practitioners, surgical residents, ICU nurses, midwives, and other medical staff. For example: GPs practise outpatient history taking, ICU nurses practise shift handover, surgical residents practise pre-operative counselling.
3
Focus on bedside manner
Beyond terminology accuracy, your tutor coaches an empathetic tone and a calm speaking rhythm when facing an anxious patient. This matters for practice at international hospitals that place strong emphasis on patient experience.
4
Concrete feedback on every recording
You record patient interviews or case presentations, and your tutor gives specific notes on intonation, terminology simplification, and argument structure. The notes are practical enough to apply directly to the next communication, until your clinical voice sounds more mature.
Medical English level ladder
- B1Follow bilingual ward rounds, read short journal abstracts
- B2Independent history taking, shift handover, basic case presentation
- C1Fellowship, journal publication, communication with overseas consultants
CEFR, the Common European Framework, is the global scale for English level from A1 beginner to C2 mastery. Medical professionals for international practice typically sit between B2 and C1.
Tutor Credentials
Britemy Tutor Standards for Medical Professional Classes
Britemy Medical English tutors are curated through a teaching interview, a clinical material check, and verification of a background teaching medical professionals. We stay transparent about the tutor profile that will accompany you, avoiding claims we cannot back.
TESOL or CELTA
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages and Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults, two international teaching credentials that raise the bar for adult classes.
Familiar with English for Medical Purposes
Tutors have studied the English for Medical Purposes approach, a branch of ESP that focuses on English for health workers, covering patient communication and documentation.
Medical classroom portfolio
Some Britemy tutors have coached doctors, residents, and nurses preparing for fellowships, international practice, or journal publications, carrying that clinical-class experience into your private sessions.
Reference to credible sources
Material draws on general references such as international medical dictionaries, open-access journals, and standard SBAR and SOAP documentation formats, without claiming affiliation with any particular institution.
Britemy does not administer official medical language tests. For tests such as OET, designed specifically for medical professionals, we point discussion to Exademy, our sister test-prep brand in the Akselera ecosystem.
Method
How Britemy Trains Your Medical English
Britemy's method for medical professionals starts from four core competencies: speaking with patients, coordinating between medical professionals, writing clinical documentation, and reading English-language literature. Your tutor helps you build sentences that fit the context in every area.
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A needs analysis of your clinical competencies
In the first session your tutor maps your specialisation, the types of patients you handle most often, and the communication moments that feel most challenging, for example explaining a difficult diagnosis or guiding informed consent. Every piece of material after that grows from this map.
02
Terminology building per specialisation
You expand vocabulary for anatomy, procedures, and diseases across your field, whether internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics, paediatrics, or ICU. Terminology is drilled in active sentences that link the term to the ward context, so it is ready for the next handover or case presentation.
03
Patient communication drill
You practise history taking, physical examination cues, delivering a diagnosis, and breaking bad news with a warm bedside manner. Your tutor plays patients from various backgrounds with different levels of medical literacy, so you get used to simplifying terminology as needed.
04
Case presentation and handover
You build a case presentation using the SBAR or SOAP format, then deliver it as if in front of a consultant or a duty team. Your tutor corrects the order of information, choice of technical words, and speaking tempo until your case sounds tidy and easy to follow.
05
Medical writing and literature
You draft a discharge summary, a short case report, or a journal abstract, and your tutor edits while explaining tense choice and diction for medical writing. For those preparing a publication, sessions also cover the IMRaD structure and the language style of academic journals.
06
Reflection and light homework
Every session closes with three fresh terminology entries, one recurring mistake to tidy up, and a small task for the coming week. Tasks stay realistic for an on-call schedule, for example writing a summary of a ward round or recording a two-minute handover.
Pengajar
Tutor Spesialis Private Medical English Tutoring for Doctors and Nurses with Britemy
Tutor Britemy untuk Private Medical English Tutoring for Doctors and Nurses with Britemy dipilihkan tim sesuai target belajar tiap siswa. Inilah sebagian pengajar nyata yang mendampingi siswa, lengkap dengan almamater dan keahliannya.
Profil dan foto pengajar nyata Britemy, bukan AI atau foto stok.
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Ghefira G.
SMA Negeri 1 Parung · Umum
Online
Detail-oriented educator yang senang menyusun langkah belajar terstruktur. Cocok untuk siswa yang butuh peta belajar rapi dan evaluasi berkala per modul.
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Nasywa N.
UNPAS · Teknologi Pangan
Bandung
Tutor muda Bahasa Inggris dengan pengalaman MUN coach, private tutor, dan teaching assistant Kumon. Pendekatan teman belajar, egaliter, santai tapi terarah.
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Erisa E.
UT · Sastra Inggris
Online
Mahasiswi Sastra Inggris Universitas Terbuka yang fokus mendampingi siswa memahami struktur bahasa lewat teks, cerita, dan latihan menulis pendek yang dekat dengan keseharian.
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Arin K.
UPN · Agroteknologi
Yogyakarta
Alumni Kampung Inggris Jogja dengan pengalaman mengajar speaking, vocabulary, pronunciation, dan grammar. Suka pendekatan interaktif lewat game edukatif dan latihan langsung dengan teman ngobrol asli.
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Hani H.
Gontor Putri · Umum
Online
Alumni Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor Putri yang telaten dan sabar. Cocok untuk keluarga yang ingin siswa belajar bahasa Inggris dalam suasana Islami dengan nilai adab tetap terjaga.
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Mayke A.
UNHAS · Linguistik
Online
Mengajar bahasa Inggris sejak 2004 dan les privat sejak 2007. Sabar, adaptif ke gaya belajar tiap siswa, dan senang membawa siswa dewasa dari nol sampai berani ngobrol lancar.
Curriculum
What Your Medical English Programme Covers
Module 1
Medical Terminology
Vocabulary for anatomy, procedures, diseases, and common pharmacology that forms the foundation of clinical communication in English.
- Body anatomy: cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, nervous systems
- Common clinical procedures: examination, imaging, biopsy, surgery
- Disease and symptom names: presenting complaint, differential diagnosis
- Pharmacology: dosage, indication, contraindication, adverse effect
- Clinical abbreviations: BP, HR, RR, SpO2, GCS, NPO
Module 2Patient Communication
Language for speaking directly with patients, from the first greeting through the explanation of a treatment plan.
- History taking: presenting complaint, past medical history, social history
- Physical examination cues: relax your arm, take a deep breath, does this hurt
- Delivering a diagnosis in language that a lay person can understand
- Informed consent for procedures and operations
- Breaking bad news with the empathetic SPIKES protocol
Module 3Professional Communication
Language between medical professionals for handover, case presentation, and cross-divisional consultation.
- Shift handover using SBAR: Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation
- Case presentation using SOAP: Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
- Consulting a specialist or consultant concisely
- Nursing handover between shifts
- Discussion at a tumor board or multidisciplinary case conference
Module 4Medical Documentation
Writing clinical documentation that is clear, accurate, and aligned with formats common at international hospitals.
- Daily progress notes for inpatients
- Discharge summary with a full follow-up plan
- Referral letter to a specialist or referral hospital
- Operative note with the correct sequence of surgical steps
- Death certificate and cause-of-death wording
Module 5Medical Literature and Publication
Reading and writing English-language medical literature, suitable for residents, fellows, and aspiring clinical researchers.
- Reading a journal abstract and identifying the main results
- Writing a short case report in a common structure
- The IMRaD structure: Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion
- Preparing a scientific poster for an international conference
- Citation ethics and a clear academic language style
Facilitate Weekly Standup
Setting
You facilitate 15 minute stand up meeting with 5 international team members
Target
You can open, keep on track, handle blocker discussion, and wrap up on time
Frasa
- "Let's get started"
- "Round of updates"
- "Any blockers?"
- "Let's take that offline"
- "Thanks everyone, same time next week"
Negotiate Contract with Vendor
Setting
You negotiate price and timeline with Singapore vendor
Target
You can anchor pricing, push back diplomatically, and close with agreement
Frasa
- "We're looking at a range of..."
- "That's outside our budget, but..."
- "Can you match this?"
- "If you can do X, we can commit to Y"
- "Let's finalize this by Friday"
Deliver Bad News to Client
Setting
You inform client of 3-week project delay, tutor plays upset client
Target
You can lead with context, take accountability, and propose recovery plan
Frasa
- "I need to update you on..."
- "The reality is..."
- "I take full responsibility for..."
- "Here's what we're doing to fix it..."
- "How can we make this right?"
Board Meeting Q and A
Setting
You handle 20 minute Q and A after presenting to board
Target
You can parry hard questions, admit uncertainty confidently, and promise follow-up
Frasa
- "That's an excellent question"
- "Let me address that in two parts"
- "Honestly, we don't have that data yet, but..."
- "I'll circle back within 48 hours"
- "Any other concerns?"
Difficult 1-on-1 Feedback
Setting
You give tough feedback to underperforming direct report, tutor plays employee
Target
You can be direct without harsh, give specific example, and build path forward
Frasa
- "I want to discuss something important"
- "Here's what I've observed..."
- "The impact on the team is..."
- "What support do you need to change this?"
- "Let's check in weekly"
Scenarios tailored to your industry context. Finance, tech, manufacturing, healthcare, legal all have different nuances and our tutors adjust.
Sample Materials
Medical English Material Samples
Britemy materials are designed for a 60-minute evening or off-duty session. Below are excerpts that reflect the way our classes feel: short, contextual, and ready to use on the ward, in the ICU, or at the outpatient clinic tomorrow morning.
Patient Interview Opening
1Good morning, I am doctor Rahma, what brings you in today2Could you tell me more about the pain you are feeling3When did the symptoms first start4Have you experienced anything like this before5Are you currently taking any medications6Do you have any allergies I should know about
Opening sentences for a patient interview that feel warm and efficient.
SBAR Handover Template
1Situation: seventy year old male, room 302, chest pain since one hour2Background: hypertension, diabetes, previous MI two years ago3Assessment: ECG shows ST elevation in lead two three aVF4Recommendation: cath lab activated, awaiting cardiologist review5Latest vitals: BP 90 over 60, HR 110, SpO2 92 percent on room air6Pending: troponin result, second IV line
A shift handover structure common at international hospitals.
Roleplay Scenario: Breaking Bad News
Delivering a Cancer Diagnosis
You are an internist at an international hospital in Jakarta. The biopsy result for a 45-year-old female patient shows stage two breast malignancy. You need to deliver the diagnosis using the empathetic SPIKES approach, leave room for questions, and explain the referral plan to oncology.
- Which opening phrase can you use before delivering the diagnosis
- How do you check the patient's understanding without sounding condescending
- How do you confirm the follow-up plan while preserving trust
A simulated conversation of a doctor delivering a serious diagnosis.
The full library is shaped around your specialisation and target during the first-session needs analysis.
Student Reviews
Stories from Medical Professionals Learning at Britemy
The 60-minute evening slot fits me since I do on-call duty every other day. The Britemy tutor focused on SOAP case presentations, and I started to feel more confident presenting cases in front of expatriate consultants.
I brought SBAR handover material from my own shifts, and it became the roleplay content. After three months I felt calmer receiving handover from foreign nurses without losing vital details.
I needed to write an abstract for an international conference. My tutor edited my draft live while explaining tense choice and medical writing diction. My final draft came out clean without heavy revision.
Realistic Progress
What to Expect from Regular Britemy Classes
Medical English progress shows up as concrete change at the clinic or hospital, from finally speaking up on ward rounds to leading cross-country case presentations. Tempo varies for every medical professional, and we guide you up level by level from where you stand today.
Standard length per private session
Typical level range for international practice
Recommended monthly rhythm for medical professionals
The hours needed to move up one CEFR level vary widely. A common Cambridge reference suggests around 90 to 100 hours to progress from A1 to A2, rising to about 350 to 400 hours from C1 to C2. These figures describe general populations, offered as a rough map without binding your personal progress.
Native vs Local
Native or Local Tutor for Your Business English?
For multinational professionals, tutor choice depends on your role and interactions. Here is honest per-dimension comparison so you can choose with proper judgment.
Accent for global clients
Native
Truly native accent. Fits if you often deal with US/UK/AU HQ.
Local
Clean international accent. Overseas MBA alumni are equivalent.
Britemy pick
Native if executive role daily communication with HQ. Local sufficient for managerial role with mixed expats.
Business vocabulary and idiom
Native
Ex-corporate native understands vocab and business idiom naturally.
Local
MNC/MBA alumni local tutor can break down vocab to Indonesian context with local case studies.
Britemy pick
Native to polish natural idiom. Local for vocab applicable in your context.
Meeting facilitation nuance
Native
Native understands Western meeting dynamics: turn-taking, disagreement etiquette, humor timing.
Local
Local tutor can bridging: when to respect Indonesian colleague, when direct with expat.
Britemy pick
Both fit. Choose based on your target audience: HQ vs mixed local team.
Cultural sensitivity
Native
Native varies. Some understand Indonesian context well, some do not.
Local
Local tutor understands Indonesian work culture and can bridge to Western norms.
Britemy pick
Local for bridging role. Native for full immersion Western culture.
Case study and roleplay
Native
Native brings Western case studies that may be abstract for your context.
Local
Local tutor brings Indonesian office case studies directly applicable.
Britemy pick
Local more actionable for daily practice. Native for Western scenario exposure.
Fee and consistency
Native
Fee 1.5-2x local. Timezone issue if native abroad.
Local
Affordable fee, flexible evening/weekend sessions.
Britemy pick
For 3-6 month intensive program, local more sustainable in ROI.
Britemy Pick
Britemy default recommends certified local tutor + MNC corporate experience for business English. After you're solid, periodic native sessions (say 2x per month) to polish accent and Western cultural context. For roles needing full-native exposure, request tutor rotation.
Britemy transparent: native tutor fee higher. We do not force you to use native if your goal can be achieved with local + periodic combination.
Readiness Check
A Quick Readiness Check for Medical English
Before you start, tick the group that best describes you today; the answer helps decide which area to prioritise first.
Taking your first Medical English class
- You can read a journal abstract yet feel nervous writing one
- You follow the gist of bilingual ward rounds yet rarely ask questions
- You want to expand vocabulary from daily topics to clinical terminology
- You need the SBAR and SOAP structure before drilling fluency
Active in practice, wanting broader communication
- You want to lead shift handover without reading a script
- You want to improve the tone of your patient interviews to feel more empathetic
- You want to learn SPIKES for delivering bad news
- You want to tidy the pronunciation of technical terms
Focus on fellowship and journal publication
- You are preparing an overseas fellowship application
- You are drafting a case report or journal article
- You want to tidy discharge summaries for expatriate patients
- You want to discuss fluently at international conferences
Medical English Glossary
Medical English Terms That Come Up Often
Words and phrases most often asked by medical professionals in their first Britemy session. Each entry is written in plain English so you can use them on the ward or at the outpatient clinic next time.
SBAR
Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation, the handover communication format common at international hospitals to ensure patient information is passed on completely.
SOAPSubjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan, the clinical note format common for case presentations and progress notes on the ward.
Bedside mannerThe attitude and way of speaking a medical professional uses when interacting directly with a patient, covering tone of voice, eye contact, and empathetic word choice.
Informed consentThe process of explaining a procedure, its risks, and its alternatives to a patient until they understand and consent knowingly, usually accompanied by a written document.
SPIKESSetting, Perception, Invitation, Knowledge, Empathy, Strategy, a six-step protocol for delivering bad news to a patient and family with empathy.
IMRaDIntroduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion, the standard structure of a clinical scientific article used across most international journals.
CEFRCommon European Framework of Reference, the global scale for English level from A1 beginner to C2 mastery; medical professionals for international practice typically sit between B2 and C1.
TESOL, CELTA, TEFLThree international English-teaching certifications that raise the bar for adult classes, including Britemy medical professional classes.
Vocabulary Themes
Business Vocabulary You Master Per Level
Business vocab themes chosen from real office needs: meeting, negotiation, presentation, difficult conversation. Focus on high-frequency words your role actually uses.
B1 Meeting Facilitation 10 kata
agendaaction itemsminutestake the flooryield timewrap upcircle backtake offlineparking lotfollow-up
"Let's take that offline and circle back at next week's standup."
Essential if you facilitate international meetings. Gives you control over tempo and agenda with authority.
B2 Negotiation and Deal-Making 10 kata
common groundpush backconcessionanchor pointwalk awayred linezone of possible agreementBATNAleverageclosing
"We've found common ground on price, but the timeline is our red line."
Standard negotiation vocab. Useful for dealing with vendors, clients, or internal budget requests.
B2 Presentation and Public Speaking 10 kata
opening hooksignpostingtransitioncall to actiontakeawaythought leadershipframeworkcase in pointto sum upin closing
"To sum up, our framework offers three key takeaways for the board."
World-class presentation structure. Suitable for keynote, investor pitch, or employee town hall.
C1 Financial and Strategy 10 kata
top linebottom linerunwayburn rateunit economicsCACLTVgross marginEBITDAgo-to-market
"Our runway is 18 months, and unit economics are improving quarter over quarter."
Board room and investor language. Essential if you're C-suite or lead startup fundraising.
B2 People Management 10 kata
direct reportskip levelstretch assignmentperformance reviewcareer pathingpsychological safetyradical candorhigh-potentialsuccession planningonboarding
"I'm giving my direct report a stretch assignment to prepare her for a lead role."
Modern leadership vocab. Useful for 1-on-1s, feedback, and career conversations.
C1 Change and Transformation 10 kata
change managementstakeholder buy-inpilot programrolloutiterationagilesprintroadmapnorth starblast radius
"We'll pilot the new process with two teams before the full rollout."
Modern transformation and digital initiative language. Essential if you lead or join major projects.
You get vocabulary journal per role theme. Focus on words most often appearing in your industry (finance, tech, manufacturing, etc).
Pertanyaan Umum
Questions Medical Professionals Ask Us Most
How long until I feel confident leading a case presentation in English?
The tempo varies for every medical professional, depending on your starting level, weekly practice hours, and how often you present cases at work. As a rough guide, a doctor at B1 who takes three to four sessions a month usually starts leading light case presentations in about four to six months. We guide you up level by level from where you stand, without promising fluency by a fixed date.
Can the class material be tailored to my specialisation?
Yes, tailoring is at the heart of Britemy Medical English. The first session is a needs analysis of your specialisation, the types of patients you handle, the types of documentation you write most often, and the communication moments that feel most challenging. Your tutor then builds material from real cases at your hospital, such as paediatric history taking for a paediatric resident or an operative note for a surgical resident.
Can sessions be taken after a night shift or on off-days?
Yes. We open evening slots from six until nine in the evening, and off-day slots across Saturday and Sunday. These blocks sit aside for medical professionals with unconventional working hours. You choose the rhythm that suits you; slot shifts up to six hours before start preserve the credit.
Does Britemy prepare me for tests like OET or IELTS for medical professionals?
Britemy focuses on Medical English for real clinical communication, patient interviews, handovers, documentation, and literature. For test preparation such as OET, IELTS, or TOEFL that sometimes forms a licensing requirement overseas, we point you to Exademy, our sister brand in the Akselera ecosystem that specialises in test-score strategy. If you need both tracks, we help coordinate across the brands.
Are Britemy tutors also doctors or nurses?
Britemy Medical English tutors are adult-education specialists familiar with the hospital context. Some hold TESOL, CELTA, or TEFL, and they have coached fellowship candidates and international practice candidates across several cycles. Tutor profiles are shared openly before you start; a CV, background teaching medical professionals, and class style are sent via WhatsApp so you know exactly who will accompany your clinical sessions each week.
What if my hospital wants to sponsor classes for several staff at once?
We offer a small-group package for three to six staff from the same hospital. The curriculum is co-designed with the hospital training team, material stays consistent per division, and monthly progress reports are provided per participant. The training team can discuss the timeline and budget with the Britemy team over WhatsApp.
Are session recordings available for solo review?
Recordings can be requested before a session starts, especially for patient interview or case presentation sessions that are useful to review afterwards. The file is shared by email or a shared drive that we agree on. For routine discussion sessions the recording is optional so you can speak comfortably.
Process Promise
Britemy Service Promises for Medical Professionals
We avoid promises of fluency within a fixed number of months, because tempo varies for every medical professional. What Britemy can guarantee is an honest, transparent learning process that is reviewed on a regular basis against your actual progress at the clinic or hospital.
Reassign your clinical instructor without charge
If two or three sessions in the specialist mismatches your ward tempo, we reassign a different clinical instructor and absorb the cost. Instructor fit sits inside Britemy's responsibility, not the doctor's.
Monthly progress report
Each month you receive a short summary: areas that are stronger, patterns of recurring mistakes, and recommended material for the next month. The summary becomes a useful piece of reference for your fellowship application.
On-call friendly slot changes
Night shifts and sudden pages come with the profession. Move a slot up to six hours before start; nothing burns from the credit and it sits inside your monthly medical package.
Confidentiality of your clinical cases
Draft case reports, discharge summaries, and patient roleplays you bring into a session are treated as confidential. Britemy tutors and admin staff are bound to keep information about your work private.
Why Britemy
Why Medical Professionals Choose Britemy
One tutor per medical professional
The whole 60-minute session is yours, with no one else sharing the airtime. Your tutor remembers your specialisation, the pronunciation slips that keep returning, and your learning goals from one week to the next.
Material per specialisation
Vocabulary and scenarios are built around your field, whether internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics, paediatrics, ICU, or community care. The material feels relevant from the very first session.
Evening and off-duty scheduling
Session slots open in the evening after on-call duty and on off-days, matching the rhythm of medical professionals with unconventional working hours. A sudden duty pull lets you shift the slot up to six hours before start.
Online via Zoom or in-person
Sessions run on Zoom or Google Meet, useful for residents rotating between placements. For those based in Jakarta, Surabaya, or Yogyakarta, in-person sessions near major hospitals are also available.
Tutors curated for clinical contexts
The tutor assigned to you is familiar with hospital, ward, ICU, and outpatient terminology, so practice feels realistic. We match you with a tutor who fits your specialisation and learning style.
Focused on real-world hospital use
Britemy classes prepare you for the patient interviews, handovers, and documentation you actually face. If you need test strategy for OET, TOEFL, or IELTS, we point you to Exademy, our sister test-prep brand.
Repeat feedback every session
Each session leaves room to revisit the weaker parts of the previous session. You get breathing space to consolidate what has already been covered, so progress feels real and measurable.
CEFR Map
Business English Level Map for Professionals
Business English focuses on office communication skills in English. CEFR A2 minimum for comfortable work, B2+ for international leadership roles.
A2
Office Basics
150-200 hoursYou handle short emails, colleague small talk, and join English meetings as an active listener.
- Small talk before meetings start
- Replying to standard 3-5 sentence emails
- Taking notes in international meetings
B1
Lower Intermediate
350-400 hoursYou contribute verbally in meetings, write professional emails, and present simple technical topics.
- Project progress updates in weekly meetings
- Writing vendor negotiation emails
- Presenting 10 technical slides for your division
B2
Professional Upper Intermediate
500-600 hoursYou fluently negotiate contracts, present to external stakeholders, and facilitate English meetings.
- Negotiating prices with US or Singapore clients
- Presenting quarterly reports to international boards
- Facilitating multinational workshops for 20 participants
C1
Advanced Leadership
700-800 hoursYou lead board meetings, keynote conferences, and handle media interviews or investor pitches in English.
- Keynote at regional industry conferences
- Series A investor pitches in Singapore or Sydney
- Leading M and A due diligence with global advisors
C2
C-Suite Executive
1000+ hoursYou have full executive presence in English for CEO, board director, or public spokesperson roles at multinationals.
- CEO earnings calls with NYSE or LSE analysts
- Board director roles at Fortune 500 companies
- Public spokesperson on CNN or Bloomberg
For TOEIC or formal TOEFL score targets, transition to Exademy. Britemy focuses on real-world office communication.
Services
Britemy Medical English Packages
Individual Medical Professional Online
60 minutes per session
- Private session via Zoom or Google Meet
- Flexible evening or off-duty scheduling
- Material tailored to your specialisation
- Monthly progress report delivered by email
- Slot changes up to six hours before the session start
Individual Medical Professional In-Person
60 minutes per session
- Private session at an agreed location
- Convenient for areas near RS Cipto, RS Sardjito, or RS Dr Soetomo
- Printed and digital material provided
- Focus on patient interview, presentation, or writing
- Monthly progress report
Small Group Hospital Batch
60 minutes per session
- Group of three to six staff from the same hospital
- Curriculum co-designed with the hospital training team
- Consistent material per division, ICU, surgery, or obstetrics
- Session recordings and supporting materials for training archives
- Monthly progress report per participant
Schedule
Available Online and In-Person
- Online LearningNationwide via Zoom or Google Meet, suitable for medical professionals in any city and across regions
- JakartaFace-to-face + onlineCity page →
- BandungFace-to-face + onlineCity page →
- SurabayaFace-to-face + onlineCity page →
- MedanFace-to-face + onlineCity page →
- SemarangFace-to-face + onlineCity page →
- MakassarFace-to-face + onlineCity page →
- YogyakartaFace-to-face + onlineCity page →
- MalangFace-to-face + onlineCity page →
- SoloFace-to-face + onlineCity page →
Choose online for full flexibility or face-to-face in your city. Either way, one tutor stays focused on one student.
Comparison
Britemy vs Other Ways to Learn Medical English
An honest comparison of approaches to learning Medical English on the market. Every option has its strengths; we simply compare how each fits medical professionals preparing for a fellowship, international practice, or journal publication.
| Aspek | Britemy One-on-One | Hospital In-House Class | Self-Study from Textbooks | General English Course |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student ratio per session | One tutor per medical professional | Group of eight to twenty participants | Solo study from textbooks and video | General group with no medical context |
| Alignment to specialisation | Built from your needs analysis | Standard curriculum for all staff | General textbook, seldom touches your context | General content, does not touch clinical terminology |
| Patient communication practice | Scenario roleplay every session | Limited by group time | Hard to practise without a partner | Not a curriculum focus |
| Schedule flexibility around on-call duty | Evening, off-duty, reschedule six hours ahead | Schedule set by hospital HR | Anytime, with no accountability | General class times, seldom fit duty schedule |
| Feedback on clinical documentation | Live per draft, specific to medical writing style | General, seldom touching documentation | No human correction | Available, yet not specific to clinical work |
Pronunciation Drill
English Sounds Indonesian Speakers Find Tricky
Eight sounds that most often cause miscommunication for Indonesian English speakers. Britemy sessions train articulation concretely with IPA and minimal pairs, not by chasing native accents.
/θ/
Voiceless TH
Often swapped with /t/ or /s/
Tongue tip slightly out between upper and lower teeth, breathe out without vocal cord vibration.
Minimal pairs
think vs sink vs tinkthin vs sin vs tinthree vs tree vs freeboth vs boat vs bosspath vs pass vs pat
thinkthankthreethirtythousandbirthdayauthormouth
/ð/
Voiced TH
Often swapped with /d/ or /z/
Same tongue position as /θ/, but vibrate vocal cords. Sound is more vibratory and shorter.
Minimal pairs
this vs disthat vs datthey vs dayfather vs fadderbrother vs brudder
thethisthattheytherefathermothereither
/v/
V labiodental
Often pronounced /f/ or even /w/
Upper teeth touch inside of lower lip, vibrate vocal cords. Different from /f/ (no vibration), different from /w/ (rounded lips).
Minimal pairs
very vs fery vs weryvine vs fine vs winevest vs fest vs westvan vs fan vs wanvary vs fairy vs wary
veryvaluevideoviewvoiceinvitetravelseven
/ə/
Schwa
The most common sound in English but often ignored
Mouth fully relaxed, tongue central, neutral short "uh" sound. Appears in unstressed syllables.
Minimal pairs
about /əbaʊt/ not /a-bout/banana /bənænə/ not /ba-na-na/sofa /soʊfə/ not /so-fa/again /əgɛn/ not /a-gain/photograph /foʊtəgræf/
aboutagainagoballoonbutterchickenlemonocean
/ʃ/ vs /s/
SH vs S
SH often pronounced as S in words like "she"
For /ʃ/: lips slightly rounded and pushed forward, tongue up to palate. For /s/: lips smiling, tongue near teeth.
Minimal pairs
she vs seesheep vs seepshine vs signshoes vs sueswash vs was
sheshipshineshallwashpushfishnation
/ɪ/ vs /iː/
Short I vs Long EE
Bit vs beat, ship vs sheep often sound the same
For /ɪ/: short, tongue mid-high, mouth less wide. For /iː/: long, tongue front high, mouth in a wide smile.
Minimal pairs
ship vs sheepbit vs beatlive vs leavesit vs seatfill vs feel
shipsheepbitbeatsitseatliveleave
/æ/
Short A open
Does not exist in Indonesian, often becomes /e/ or /a/
Open mouth wide as if yawning, tongue front low. Sound is long and "flat".
Minimal pairs
cat vs cut vs cotbad vs bed vs budsad vs said vs sudran vs run vs renman vs men vs mun
catapplebadhappyplansathaveland
/-d/ vs /-t/ vs /-ɪd/
Ending -ed past tense
Often pronounced "walk-ed" should be "walkt"
After voiceless consonant (walk, kiss): /-t/. After voiced consonant (love, live): /-d/. After /t/ /d/ (want, need): /-ɪd/.
Minimal pairs
walked /wɔːkt/ (not wolk-ed)kissed /kɪst/loved /lʌvd/played /pleɪd/wanted /wɒntɪd/
walkedkissedwatchedlovedplayedwantedneededstarted
Britemy does not train you to mimic a native accent. What we train: sounds that cause miscommunication (thin becoming tin, ship becoming sheep). After 20-30 consistent sessions, these distinctions become natural.
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Four Steps to Begin Medical English at Britemy
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Step 1Message the Britemy desk on WhatsApp
Text 628164896937 with your specialisation, hospital or institution, and clinical learning goals. Our medical admin condenses that brief into a shortlist of instructor options that suit your ward.
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We propose one or two tutor profiles together with available time slots. You pick the profile that fits your duty pattern and learning style best.
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A 15-minute conversation with the Britemy team helps design a learning path that fits your specialisation, duty rhythm, and fellowship or practice target. The WhatsApp consultation is free and low-pressure.
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