this book is a humble attempt to bridge the loopholes and gaps in communication. Commonly used words and questions asked have been translated into Kannada from English with the sole aim to help medical students and also healthcare professionals to build a good rapport with the patients and provide the best of care and cure. We hope this handy manual will soon be your best friend and be there for you through thick and thin. It is however a well-established fact that practice makes one perfect. Hence, only by repeated practice of speaking will help one master the art of effective communication,