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A2: Clinic: Explain Symptoms

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Describe common symptoms, answer follow-up questions, and confirm what to do after a clinic visit.

Illustration 1: Riko arrives at the clinic and says to the receptionist, "Hello.

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Lesson Goal

Describe common symptoms, answer follow-up questions, and confirm what to do after a clinic visit.

Warm-Up Questions

  • What symptoms can you explain in English?
  • What information does a nurse or doctor usually ask for?
  • How can you check instructions before you leave?

Introduction

At A2 level, you can give more detail than one sentence. You can say when the problem started, how strong it is, and what makes it better or worse. This lesson follows Riko at a small clinic. She has a sore throat and a fever. She talks to the receptionist, the nurse, and the doctor. The language is practical and careful. This is not medical advice. It is English practice for explaining simple information clearly and asking what to do next.

OPENING

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NEWS STORY

Part 1: Make the Situation Clear

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When did Riko's symptoms start?

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Part 2: Answer Follow-Up Questions

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These are they are not or no. Riko She and

The her and "You have a " Riko "Is it " The "The will you "

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What happens when Riko swallows?

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Part 3: Confirm the Next Steps

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Riko the She "So I and the " The "Yes. If the is us. "

Riko "Can I to " The "If you have a " Riko has a

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What should Riko do if the fever is higher tomorrow?

You can start like this: It is because

Part 4: Practice the Transfer

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Add or This the For 10:30, 308, or a

and If the is or Confirm the you or the

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What are the four parts of the transfer plan?

You can start like this: It is because

CLOSING

when you and

Good "So I . ", a ", and "When I you? "

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Final Speaking Task

Situation:At A2 level, you can give more detail than one sentence. You can say when the problem started, how strong it is, and what makes it better or worse.

ARikoBReceptionist
Riko

Hello. I have an appointment at ten thirty. My name is Riko Mori.

Receptionist

What is the reason for your visit today?

Riko

I have a sore throat and a fever. It started yesterday morning.

Riko

Sorry, what does this mean?

Nurse

Do you have a cough?

Riko

A little, but not all the time.

Role-play a clinic visit for a sore throat, stomachache, or fever.

Useful Topic Vocabulary

WordSimple MeaningFlashcards
a small medical place where you see a doctor or nurse
a planned time to meet someone
a sign of sickness, like fever or pain
pain in your throat
a high body temperature
move food or drink down your throat
not very strong or serious
information about what to do

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