Some advantages of grammar-translation method in teaching medical students

Shukhratjon Boykhanov

doi:10.47689/2181-1415-vol6-iss4/S-pp44-50

Shukhratjon Boykhanov PhD, Senior Teacher, Foreign Languages Department, Impulse Medical Institute in Namangan

DOI

https://doi.org/10.47689/2181-1415-vol6-iss4/S-pp44-50

Keywords

collaborative learning , content-based learning , deductive approach , differentiated learning , grammar-translation method , translation exercises

Abstract

This article explores the use of the Grammar-Translation Method (GTM) to support third-year medical students with different English language levels at the Impulse Medical Institute in Namangan. Given the mixed-language backgrounds of students, GTM was applied to enhance vocabulary acquisition, reading comprehension, and speaking preparation. While often criticized for being outdated, the study highlights the method’s contextual benefits, particularly when adapted through differentiated instruction. Activities such as word matching, translating the parts of the text by selecting randomly helped scaffold learning and promote engagement, especially among students with weaker language skills. The study found that 10 out of 15 students actively participated, showing gradual improvement in both vocabulary and motivation. The method also provided opportunities for students to engage with complex medical terms in both English and their native language. The author concludes that while no single method is universally best, GTM can be a useful tool in specific contexts like medical English instruction. Teachers are encouraged to adapt and integrate traditional methods with modern approaches for more effective learning outcomes.

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Published

2025-04-25

How to Cite

Boykhanov, S. (2025). Some advantages of grammar-translation method in teaching medical students. Society and Innovation, 6(4/S), 44–50. https://doi.org/10.47689/2181-1415-vol6-iss4/S-pp44-50