To improve language skills during working with patients, a student club “Speaking club for international students” is working at the SMU for students of the foreign department. Associate Professor of the Department of Infectious Diseases, Dermatovenerology and Immunology S.B. Maukayeva held a regular session of the club dedicated to infectious diseases in adults. The issues of diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases, the specifics of the survey and examination of infectious patients were discussed. The club’s work helps students adapt to clinical work with patients, develop language and communication skills