An Evaluative Analysis of a Medical Terminology Course Taught in Saudi Arabia

Medical Sciences in all Arabs countries, where the medium of instructions is Arabic at the primary and secondary schools. The study also investigates the English language needs for both academic and professional purpose. The students attitude towards English language is also considered in this study. The results proved that the students were torn between being instructed in a mixed language and examined in English. The weakness of English characterized all the population. The weakness of in English is the root cause of the weakness of ESP in general. Key Words: Latin language, General language, ESP, medical terminology. Lay terms.