DEVELOPING PROFESSIONALLY ORIENTED SPEECH COMPETENCE OF INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL STUDENTS: PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE AND METHODOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS

This article addresses the issue of developing professionally oriented speech competence among international medical students in the process of learning Russian as a foreign language. The study focuses on students with minimal language proficiency (A0–A1). The relevance is determined by the increasing number of international students and the need for effective linguistic and professional adaptation within medical education. Based on practical teaching experience, the main challenges faced by students in acquiring professional speech are identified, and effective methodological solutions are presented. The article includes a practical section with exercises and tasks designed for A0–A1 students, emphasizing situational-communicative approaches, speech patterns, and integration of language and professional training. The results confirm the effectiveness of these methods in enhancing students’ readiness for professional communication in medical contexts.