A1: At the Clinic: Say What Hurts
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Learn how to say what hurts. Say when it started. Answer simple questions at a clinic. Ask what to do next.
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Introduction
Learn how to say what hurts.
Say when it started.
Answer simple questions at a clinic.
Ask what to do next.
Sometimes you need help at a clinic.
You may talk to a person at the reception desk or a nurse.
It is useful to say what hurts, answer a few questions, and understand the next step.
In this lesson, you will practice simple English for this situation.
Have you been to a clinic before?
What can you say if your head hurts?
What can you say if you feel tired?
Is it easy or difficult to talk about health in English?
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Start with a simple Then say what or how you feel.
Hello.
You: Hello. I need help. My
The or may ask questions.
What is your name?
You: My name is Maria.
Do you have an
You: No.
A may ask when your problem started.
When did it start?
You: It started
After you answer questions, ask about the next
Can you here, please?
You: Yes. Should I wait here?
Dialogue 1:
Customer: Hello. I need help.
What is the problem?
Customer: My head
Dialogue 2:
When did it start?
It started this morning.
Do you have a
No, I do not think so.
Dialogue 3:
Clerk: Do you have an
Customer: No.
Clerk: Can you here, please?
Customer: Yes. Should I wait here?
Dialogue 4:
Please in this form.
Can you say that again, please?
Please in this form.
Thank you for your help.
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What problem does the person have?
Their throat hurts.
What is the first question from the nurse?
What is your name?
When did the problem start?
It started yesterday.
What does the nurse ask the person to do?
Sit here.
Summary
Practice saying the key phrases aloud.
Short, clear sentences can help you communicate at a clinic.
Speak slowly and clearly.
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