American English · A2 · Unit 5
At the health centre
At the doctor's office
By the end you can
- Book an appointment by phone
- Explain your symptoms and how long you've had them
- Understand a nurse's advice
Words and phrases
| American English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| make an appointment | book a time to see the doctor | I'd like to make an appointment. |
| has been hurting | has hurt for some time (and still hurts) | My knee has been hurting for a week. |
| my back | my back (the back of my body) | I have a pain in my back. |
| for three days | during the last three days (until now) | I've had a fever for three days. |
| I have a cold | I have a cold (a common illness) | I have a cold, so I'm staying home. |
| a cough | a cough | I have a cough at night. |
| I feel nauseous | I feel like I'm going to throw up (British: I feel sick) | I feel nauseous after eating. |
| allergic to | allergic to | I'm allergic to nuts. |
| a prescription | a doctor's note for medicine | The doctor gave me a prescription. |
| out sick | not at work because you are sick | She's out sick for two weeks. |
| take it easy | rest, don't do too much | Take it easy for a few days. |
Write about yourself
Fill in the gaps with something true about you.
- I'd like to make an appointment, because my hurts.
- I've had for days.
- I'm allergic to .
Then talk it through
Calling your doctor's office to make an appointment. In the app you have this conversation out loud or typed, with the unit's goals to tick off and corrections at the end.