28th September Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - First Female Doctor

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Today's episode is about the first female doctor in England. Listen here to find out more about her.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article here Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won't be able to continue. Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ for more details. If you want more information about private lessons at whatever level you need email me at [email protected] Check your understanding Who was Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, and why is she considered an important figure in the history of medicine and women's rights in England? How did Elizabeth's family influence her values and interests in education and women's rights? What challenges did Elizabeth face when she wanted to become a doctor in the 19th century, and how did she overcome them? Why was September 28, 1865, a significant day in Elizabeth Garrett Anderson's life, and what did she achieve on that day? What contributions did Elizabeth make to women's healthcare, and how did her work inspire the suffrage movement in the UK?