Norwegian · A2 · Unit 5
At the health centre
På legekontoret
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
| Norwegian | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| bestille time | book an appointment (en time: an appointment; also an hour) | Jeg vil gjerne bestille time. |
| jeg har hatt vondt i | my ... has been hurting | Jeg har hatt vondt i ryggen i en uke. |
| ryggen | the back | Ryggen gjør vondt når jeg sitter. |
| i tre dager | for three days | Jeg har hatt feber i tre dager. |
| forkjølet | have a cold | Jeg er forkjølet. |
| hoste | a cough | Jeg har tørr hoste. |
| jeg er kvalm | I feel sick (nauseous) | Jeg er kvalm og har feber. |
| allergisk mot | allergic to | Jeg er allergisk mot nøtter. |
| en resept | a prescription (a recipe is en oppskrift) | Legen skrev ut en resept. |
| sykmeldt | on sick leave | Hun er sykmeldt i to uker. |
| ta det med ro | take it easy | Ta det med ro noen dager. |
Write about yourself
Fill in the gaps with something true about you.
- Jeg vil gjerne bestille time, for jeg har vondt i .
- Jeg har hatt i dager.
- Jeg er allergisk mot .
Then talk it through
Calling the health centre to book 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.