B1 — Intermediate
India has a large medical tourism industry. Many foreign patients visit for affordable treatment. India has skilled doctors and good hospitals.
However, it faces competition from other countries and travel problems. India is investing in health technology and AI. It wants to be known for quality, technology, and trust, not just low costs.
Listen to this audio and read the transcript about the medical tourism industry in India.
https://www.newsinlevels.com/products/indias-medical-tourism-level-3
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “accredited“ mean? “Patients choose India because of its highly skilled English-speaking doctors, accredited private hospitals, shorter waiting times, and low treatment costs.” Use the word in a sentence. Give a synonym.
- What does “brain mapping” mean? “Health tech startups in Bangalore are developing advanced AI devices for early cancer detection and brain mapping.” Use the term in a sentence. Give a synonym.
- What does “merely” mean? “Experts believe India must now transform its brand from merely cheap care to a world leader in quality, technology, and trust.” Use the word in a sentence. Give a synonym.
Discussion Questions:
- Share your opinion about medical tourism industry.
- What are the pros and cons of getting medical treatment in India?
- Would you personally choose a country like India for medical treatment? Why or why not?
- Do you think cheap medical care can also be high quality? Why?
- What makes a hospital trustworthy?