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At the doctor's - useful vocabulary - English lesson

1. KEY VOCABULARY :
- People:

- Doctor = A person who helps you when you are sick
- Patient = A person who goes to the doctor
- Nurse = Assists the doctor and cares for patients
- Receptionist = Works at the front desk, gives appointments
- Pharmacist = Prepares and gives medicine

Common symptoms:

- Fever = I have a fever.
- Headache = My head hurts. I have a headache.
- Sore throat =  My throat is sore.
- Cough = I am coughing a lot.
- Runny nose = I have a runny nose.
- Stomach ache = I have a stomach ache.
- Dizziness = I feel dizzy.
- Fatigue = I am very tired.
- Chills = I have chills and I feel cold.
- Nausea = I feel like I'm going to vomit.
- Muscle pain = My body hurts. I have muscle pain.

Medicine & Treatment:

- Prescription = A note from the doctor for medicine
- Syrup=  Liquid medicine
- Tablets / Pills Small  = medicine you swallow
- Ointment / Cream = Medicine you put on your skin
- Bandage = Cloth for a cut or injury
- Injection / Shot = Medicine with a needle
- Rest = Relaxing and not working
- Check-up = A regular visit to the doctor

2. USEFUL SENTENCES:
Making an appointment:
- Hello, I'd like to make an appointment.

- Is the doctor available today?

- I need to see a doctor, please.

- It's an emergency.

Talking about your health:
- I don't feel well.

- I have a sore throat and a fever.

- I've been sick for three days.

- I'm allergic to penicillin.

- I feel weak and dizzy.

- I've hurt my ankle / arm / back.

What the doctor might say:
- Open your mouth, please.

- Take a deep breath.

- I will check your temperature.

- You need to rest and drink fluids.

- I'll give you a prescription.

- It's nothing serious.

- Come back in a few days.

3. DIALOGUE - BEGINNER:

Patient: Hello. I don't feel well.
Doctor: What's wrong?
Patient: I have a headache and a sore throat.
Doctor: Do you have a fever?
Patient: Yes, I think so.
Doctor: Let me check your temperature.
Doctor: It's a little high. I will give you medicine.
Patient: Thank you.
Doctor: You should stay at home and rest for a few days.

4. DIALOGUE - INTERMEDIATE:
Receptionist: Good morning. How can I help you?
Patient: I'd like to see a doctor. I have a fever and I feel very tired.
Receptionist: Do you have an appointment?
Patient: No, I don't. Is there a doctor available now?
Receptionist: Yes. Please wait a moment.

(10 minutes later)

Doctor: Hello. What seems to be the problem?
Patient: I've had a fever for two days, and I have a sore throat and body aches.
Doctor: Do you have a cough or any other symptoms?
Patient: Yes, I'm coughing a little and I feel dizzy.
Doctor: I think you have the flu. I will give you a prescription.
Patient: Thank you, doctor.
Doctor: You're welcome. Rest, drink water, and come back if you don't feel better in three days.

5. TIPS FOR LEARNERS:
When you don't know a word, describe the symptom:

"My head hurts" = headache

"I feel hot" = fever

"I feel like I'm going to be sick" = nausea

Learn the structure:
- I have + [symptom] → "I have a cold"
- I feel + [feeling] → "I feel sick"
-  I've been + [verb-ing] → "I've been coughing"

Pronunciation tip:

"Cough" is said like /kɒf/ (sounds like "coff")

"Ache" rhymes with "cake" → headache, backache

Find the missing words.

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