Selva Rose retired as Reader, College of Nursing, Christian Medical College, Vellore, where in the course of her service spanning thirty years, she taught English to medical, nursing and allied health students. Her degrees in English literature and language teaching include an MA in TESOL from the University of London.

Language Syllabus
Publisher’s Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. The Story of My Life
2. Deliverance
3. Jimmy Valentine
4. Bird Song in Your Drawing Room
5. Down and Out, Yet Standing!
6. Helping Hands
7. My Friend Mike
8. The Circle of Life
9. Young at Heart
10. Palliative Care for Cancer Patients
Appendix
Additional Vocabulary Exercises
Verb Forms: Irregular Verbs
Pronunciation Key