This study investigates language proficiency from the perceptual perspective of L2 medical doctors in the Finnish context. Informed by the principles of Exploratory Practice, the research data were collected in an inclusive co-investigation during a preparatory course for the legalisation examinations of medical doctors qualified outside the EU. The participants were engaged to co-investigate their approaches to language and particularly the linguistic challenges they face in their professional encounters. Based on the thematic analysis of reflective diaries and focus group interviews of 27 medical doctors, the article examines how they as L2-speakers of Finnish approach language and talk about and deal with the linguistic challenges they identify as part of their daily work. The findings suggest that including inclusive perceptual approaches to language education for professional purposes contributes to the language awareness and professional identity of L2-speakers.

本研究从芬兰语背景下的第二语言医生的感知角度调查语言能力。根据探索性实践的原则，研究数据是在欧盟以外合格医生合法化考试准备课程期间通过包容性联合调查收集的。参与者共同研究他们的语言方法，特别是他们在职业经历中面临的语言挑战。基于对 27 名医生的反思日记和焦点小组访谈的主题分析，本文探讨了他们作为芬兰语第二语言使用者如何接触语言、谈论和处理他们认为是日常工作一部分的语言挑战。研究结果表明，将包容性感知方法纳入专业目的的语言教育有助于提高母语使用者的语言意识和职业认同。