“Video Killed the Radio Star”: Transitioning from an Audio- to a Video-Based Exam in Hungarian Language Classes for International Medical Students
This action research examines the transition from audio- to video-based tasks in the final Medical Hungarian exam for international medical students, aiming to better align assessment with real-life language needs and enhance student motivation. Conducted at a Hungarian medical university with 61 se...
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| description | This action research examines the transition from audio- to video-based tasks in the final Medical Hungarian exam for international medical students, aiming to better align assessment with real-life language needs and enhance student motivation. Conducted at a Hungarian medical university with 61 second-year students, the study uses a mixed-methods approach. Quantitative data from a questionnaire and qualitative insights from focus group interviews reveal students’ experiences with the video-based exam tasks and preparatory materials. The results indicate a positive reception of the Practice Test Book and the new video exam format, with visual cues like body language aiding in comprehension and engagement. Students found that the video-based tasks closely mirrored clinical interactions, strengthening the relevance of language skills in professional contexts. Preparatory materials, including lead-in exercises, were well-received by students and seen as effective in improving readiness for the exam. The study suggests that the shift from audio- to video-based assessment can bridge classroom learning with real-world application, potentially serving as a model for other non-traditional study abroad settings in Languages Other Than English (LOTEs), especially as purely audio-based communication has become less prevalent in today’s world. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-6c0cf8735eba4c6bac251f06db6a47452025-08-20T03:12:02ZengMDPI AGEducation Sciences2227-71022025-01-0115216110.3390/educsci15020161“Video Killed the Radio Star”: Transitioning from an Audio- to a Video-Based Exam in Hungarian Language Classes for International Medical StudentsGabriella Hild0Anna Dávidovics1Vilmos Warta2Timea Németh3Department of Languages for Biomedical Purposes and Communication, University of Pécs Medical School, 7624 Pécs, HungaryDepartment of Languages for Biomedical Purposes and Communication, University of Pécs Medical School, 7624 Pécs, HungaryDepartment of Languages for Biomedical Purposes and Communication, University of Pécs Medical School, 7624 Pécs, HungaryDepartment of Languages for Biomedical Purposes and Communication, University of Pécs Medical School, 7624 Pécs, HungaryThis action research examines the transition from audio- to video-based tasks in the final Medical Hungarian exam for international medical students, aiming to better align assessment with real-life language needs and enhance student motivation. Conducted at a Hungarian medical university with 61 second-year students, the study uses a mixed-methods approach. Quantitative data from a questionnaire and qualitative insights from focus group interviews reveal students’ experiences with the video-based exam tasks and preparatory materials. The results indicate a positive reception of the Practice Test Book and the new video exam format, with visual cues like body language aiding in comprehension and engagement. Students found that the video-based tasks closely mirrored clinical interactions, strengthening the relevance of language skills in professional contexts. Preparatory materials, including lead-in exercises, were well-received by students and seen as effective in improving readiness for the exam. The study suggests that the shift from audio- to video-based assessment can bridge classroom learning with real-world application, potentially serving as a model for other non-traditional study abroad settings in Languages Other Than English (LOTEs), especially as purely audio-based communication has become less prevalent in today’s world.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/15/2/161LOTEaudio–visual skillslanguage learning motivationnon-traditional study destinationslistening skillsmedical communication |
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| title | “Video Killed the Radio Star”: Transitioning from an Audio- to a Video-Based Exam in Hungarian Language Classes for International Medical Students |
| title_full | “Video Killed the Radio Star”: Transitioning from an Audio- to a Video-Based Exam in Hungarian Language Classes for International Medical Students |
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| title_short | “Video Killed the Radio Star”: Transitioning from an Audio- to a Video-Based Exam in Hungarian Language Classes for International Medical Students |
| title_sort | video killed the radio star transitioning from an audio to a video based exam in hungarian language classes for international medical students |
| topic | LOTE audio–visual skills language learning motivation non-traditional study destinations listening skills medical communication |
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