DEVELOPING MEDICAL ENGLISH LEXICAL COMPETENCE THROUGH BLENDED LEARNING APPROACHES

The development of medical English lexical competence is essential for medical students who need to access scientific literature, communicate in international contexts, and perform effectively in clinical practice. Blended learning, which combines traditional face-to-face instruction with online learning environments, offers flexible and interactive opportunities for vocabulary acquisition. This study investigates the effectiveness of blended learning approaches in developing medical English lexical competence among medical students. A mixed-methods research design was employed, including vocabulary tests, questionnaires, and semi-structured interviews with students enrolled in a medical English course. The findings indicate that blended learning significantly improves students’ retention and understanding of medical terminology. Online tools such as digital flashcards, interactive quizzes, and multimedia resources were found to enhance motivation and independent learning. The study concludes that blended learning is an effective approach for developing medical English lexical competence when supported by well-structured instructional design.