Studying medicine is very competitive, and it doesn’t get much easier after you get into an Australian
medical school. There are many choices for focusing on a specific subject and continuing your studies.
But to start from the beginning, how can someone get into an Australian medical school, especially if they
speak English as a second language.

First, it’s important to know who fits this group: ESL students are those whose main language is not
English. Even if they were born in Australia or live in a country where English is mostly spoken, they are
still expected to have the same English writing, speaking, and listening skills as other students who are
not learning English as a second language. It can be very hard to get ready for an exam like the
GAMSAT, which focuses on understanding advanced English and the small details of the language.
These are parts of the language that you learn by mixing with people and really understanding their
culture.

But there are ways to get better at these skills for GAMSAT Section 1 and Section 2, so don’t worry. We
share these tips below:

Sure. “Idiomatic English” means using phrases and expressions that are common in English but may not
make sense if you translate them word-for-word.

December Course Ending Learning common English phrases is a great way to boost your speaking and
writing skills in English. Like many languages, it’s important to understand what certain words mean in a
culture to avoid mistakes. This helps you notice small details and differences in phrases.
An idiom is a common expression that means something different from the individual words it contains.
For example, someone who speaks English knows that the phrase “kick the bucket” is a nicer way to say
“to die,” but it can also just mean to really kick a bucket