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Sally Curtis Carolyn Blundell Linda Turner

This study examines the relationship between English language skills and academic performance of medical students in a widening access course. English language tests were administered and correlated with previous and current English proficiency levels, as well as examination performance. Results show improvements in language skills during the course. Optional English language tutorials were recommended based on student feedback.

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Sally Curtis Carolyn Blundell Linda Turner

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  1. The effect of English language skills on academic performance of medical students on a widening access course Sally Curtis Carolyn Blundell Linda Turner

  2. The reason for this study

  3. Method English language test given 3 times during the year – correlated with previous standard of English Correlation of initial attainment and test scores ** p< 0.001

  4. Method Test correlated with current standard of English ** p< 0.001

  5. Correlation of examination performance and test scores

  6. Improvement in English language test scores

  7. E1 E2 Distribution of differences in English language test scores

  8. Student perceptions “Since starting the BM6 programme do you think your language skills have improved?” Using a scale of 1 – 5 1 = no improvement 5 = greatly improved

  9. Student perceptions “Do you think you would have benefited from English language support?”

  10. Conclusions • English language skills did not predict performance • in BM6 examinations • Language skills appear to improve during the course • especially in E2 students • Optional tutorials in English language skills would be • welcomed by all students

  11. Acknowledgements With thanks to the BM6 05/06 cohort

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