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August 15, 2025 17 mins

In today’s episode, you will hear an interesting English story. As you listen to the story, you will also learn a series of English terms that are connected to a specific topic. This lesson will help you improve your ability to speak English fluently about a specific topic. It will also help you feel more confident in your English abilities.

Story Title

“The Digital Lifeline”

5 Vocabulary Words

  1. Telemedicine: (noun) The remote delivery of healthcare services, such as diagnosis, consultation, and treatment.
    • Example sentences: 
      1. Telemedicine has become increasingly popular in recent years.
      2. Telemedicine appointments can be more convenient for patients.
      3. Telemedicine can help to reduce healthcare costs.
  2. Genetic Engineering: (noun) The deliberate modification of an organism's genome using genetic engineering techniques.
    • Example sentences: 
      1. Genetic engineering can be used to treat genetic diseases.
      2. Genetic engineering raises ethical concerns about the manipulation of life.
      3. Genetic engineering has the potential to improve crop yields and resistance to pests.
  3. Telehealth: (noun) The use of digital information and communication technologies to provide health care services.
    • Example sentences: 
      1. Telehealth can improve access to healthcare, especially in rural areas.
      2. Telehealth appointments can be more convenient and cost-effective for patients.
      3. Telehealth can be used for a variety of healthcare services, including mental health counseling and chronic disease management.
  4. Remote Patient Monitoring: (noun) The use of technology to monitor a patient's health status from a distance.
    • Example sentences: 
      1. Remote patient monitoring can help to prevent hospitalizations.
      2. Remote patient monitoring devices can track vital signs and other health metrics.
      3. Remote patient monitoring can improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
  5. Precision Medicine: (noun) A form of medicine that uses information about a patient's genes, proteins, and environment to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease.
    • Example sentences: 
      1. Precision medicine can lead to more effective and personalized treatments.
      2. Precision medicine requires advanced genetic testing and analysis.
      3. Precision medicine has the potential to revolutionize healthcare.


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