Shadowing Practice: [B1] At the Pharmacy | Buying Medicine & Talking to a Pharmacist - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hi everyone!
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Welcome back to 5-Minute English Practice.
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I'm Jessica.
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Today we're going to learn how to talk to a pharmacist when you need to buy over-the-counter medicine.
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This is a very useful situation in real life,
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especially when you feel a little sick but don't need to see a doctor.
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In this conversation, you'll learn how to describe your symptoms,
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ask for advice, and understand simple instructions.
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Let's get started.
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Hello, how can I help you today?
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Hi, I'm not feeling very well today,
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so I'd like to buy some medicine for my symptoms.
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I'm sorry to hear that.
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Can you tell me what symptoms you have?
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Yes, of course.
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I have a headache and my throat feels sore and a bit dry.
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I also feel quite tired,
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like I don't have much energy.
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I see.
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That sounds uncomfortable.
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How long have you been feeling like this?
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It started yesterday morning, but at first it was very mild,
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so I didn't think it was a problem.
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However, today it feels worse, especially my throat.
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Do you have a fever or any body aches?
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I don't think I have a fever,
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but my body does feel a little weak and tired.
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And what about a cough?
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Are you coughing a lot?
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I have a light cough,
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but it's not very serious.
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It happens mostly when my throat feels dry.
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Alright, thank you for explaining clearly.
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Are you allergic to any medicine that you know of?
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No, I've never had any allergic reactions to medicine before.
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Good.
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Are you currently taking any other medicine or supplements?
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No, I'm not taking anything at the moment.
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Okay, based on your symptoms,
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it seems like you might have a mild cold or a throat irritation.
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I can recommend some medicine that can help reduce your headache,
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soothe your throat and control your cough.
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That sounds good.
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I would prefer something that is not too strong,
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because I don't feel very serious yet.
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Yes, of course.
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This is an over-the-counter medicine that is commonly used for mild cold symptoms.
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It's quite gentle, but effective if you take it correctly.
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Alright.
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Could you explain how I should take it?
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You should take one tablet every six hours after meals,
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and you should not take more than four tablets in one day.
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Okay, so one tablet every six hours and no more than four per day.
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That's easy to remember.
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Yes, and it's important to follow that instruction to avoid any side effects.
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Speaking of that, are there any side effects I should be careful about?
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Some people may feel slightly sleepy after taking this medicine,
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so it's better not to drive or do anything that requires full attention.
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I understand.
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I'll make sure to rest at home after taking it.
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Do you also have something specific for a sore throat?
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I feel like that is the most uncomfortable symptom right now.
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Yes, we have throat lozenges that can help reduce pain and keep your throat moist.
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How do I use those?
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You just need to put one lozenge in your mouth and let it dissolve slowly.
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You can take one every two to three hours,
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but don't take too many in a short time.
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That sounds helpful, especially if my throat feels dry during the day.
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Yes, it can give you quick relief and make it easier to speak and swallow.
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Great.
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I'll take a pack of those as well.
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I have one more question.
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Do you think I need antibiotics or is this not serious enough?
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At this point, I don't think you need antibiotics.
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Your symptoms sound mild and are more likely caused by a virus,
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and antibiotics do not work for viral infections.
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I see.
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That makes sense.
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I've heard that using antibiotics when they are not needed is not good.
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Yes, that's correct.
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It's always better to use simple treatment first and see if your body recovers naturally.
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Besides taking medicine, is there anything else I can do to feel better more quickly?
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Yes, there are a few simple things you can do.
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You should drink plenty of warm water,
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avoid cold drinks and try to rest as much as possible.
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Okay, I'll try to rest more because I didn't sleep well last night.
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Sleep is very important for recovery.
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If you have trouble sleeping,
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you might consider something mild and natural.
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Do you have anything like that?
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Yes, we have herbal tea that can help you relax and sleep better.
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That sounds nice.
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I prefer something natural instead of strong sleeping medicine.
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This herbal tea is a good option.
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You can drink it before bedtime,
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and it may help you feel calmer and sleep more easily.
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That's perfect.
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I think I'll take that as well.
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So just to make sure,
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I will take one tablet every six hours,
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Use the lozenges during the day and drink the herbal tea at night.
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Yes, that's correct.
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And remember to monitor your symptoms.
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What should I do if I don't feel better?
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If your symptoms do not improve after two or three days,
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or if they get worse,
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you should see a doctor for further advice.
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All right, I'll keep that in mind.
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Thank you very much for explaining everything so clearly.
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It really helps me feel more confident about what to do.
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You're very welcome.
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I'm glad I could help.
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I'll take these items then.
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Of course.
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Take care of yourself and get plenty of rest.
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I will.
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Thank you again and have a nice day.
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You too.
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I hope you feel better soon.
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Thanks for listening.
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I hope this conversation helped you learn useful English for talking to a pharmacist in real life.
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Try to practice these phrases,
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especially when describing symptoms and asking for advice.
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The more you practice, the more natural your English will sound.
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Don't forget to like, share,
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and subscribe to 5-Minute English Practice.
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See you next time!

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Vocabulario y notas de pronunciación para esta lección

Esta lección de conversación de nivel B1 se basa en el vídeo “[B1] At the Pharmacy”. Las palabras que más se repiten: symptom, medicine, throat, sound, mild. Este vídeo tiene 127 frases y 994 palabras para practicar shadowing. La parte hablada dura 6:02. El hablante habla a un ritmo natural de unas 165 palabras por minuto, cercano a una conversación cotidiana. El 84 % de las palabras está entre las 3.000 más comunes del inglés; conviene repasar el resto antes de empezar.

Vocabulario clave de este vídeo

Las 15 palabras más avanzadas del vídeo, con su pronunciación y significado:

PalabraPronunciaciónSignificado
symptom sustantivo/ˈsɪm(p)təm/síntoma
throat sustantivo/ˈθɹoʊt/garganta, gorja
mild adjetivo/ˈmaɪld/suave, leve
antibiotic sustantivo/ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/antibiótico
tablet sustantivo/ˈtæblət/placa
herbal adjetivo/ˈɝbəl/herbal
lozenge sustantivo/ˈlɑzɪnd͡ʒ/losange, rombo
pharmacist sustantivo/ˈfɑɹməsɪst/farmacéutico, farmacéutica
allergic adjetivo/əˈlɝ.d͡ʒɪk/alérgico
headache sustantivo/ˈhɛdeɪk/dolor de cabeza, cefalea
sore adjetivo/soɹ/dolorido
instruction sustantivo/ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/instrucción
uncomfortable adjetivo/ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bl̩/incómodo
fever sustantivo/ˈfivɚ/fiebre, calentura
dissolve verbo/dɪˈzɑlv/disolver

Frases que vale la pena repetir

Frases cortas y completas del vídeo que puedes reutilizar en la conversación diaria:

  • Can you tell me what symptoms you have?
  • How long have you been feeling like this?
  • Do you have a fever or any body aches?
  • Are you coughing a lot?
  • What should I do if I don't feel better?

Gramática en este vídeo

Las estructuras que más usa el hablante, con las palabras exactas del vídeo:

EstructuraEn el vídeo
Present perfect have/has + participio pasado — una acción pasada que sigue importando ahoraI've never had · I've heard
Consejo con “should” should + verbo — decir qué es buena ideashould take · should not take · should be
Posibilidad con “might / may” might/may + verbo — algo posible pero no seguromight have · may feel · might consider
Futuro con “will” will + verbo — una decisión, una promesa o una predicciónyou'll learn · I'll make · I'll take

Pronunciación a tener en cuenta

El hablante usa 27 contracciones y formas reducidas, como don't, I'll, I'm. Dilas en su forma corta, tal como las oyes.

  • Los sonidos de “th”: throat /ˈθɹoʊt/, soothe /suːð/
  • Los sonidos de “sh” y “zh”: instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/, irritation /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
  • Palabras largas — cuida el acento: antibiotic /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/, uncomfortable /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bl̩/, irritation /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Sonidos difíciles para hispanohablantes:

  • s + consonante al inicio — sin añadir una “e” delante: sleepy /ˈsliːpi/, swallow /ˈswɑ.loʊ/
  • /v/ — no es /b/: los dientes tocan el labio inferior: fever /ˈfivɚ/, dissolve /dɪˈzɑlv/, viral /ˈvaɪɹəl/, recover /ɹɪˈkʌvɚ/
  • /z/ — sonora, no /s/: lozenge /ˈlɑzɪnd͡ʒ/, dissolve /dɪˈzɑlv/, phrase /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/

Cómo practicar con este vídeo

  1. Escucha el vídeo entero una vez sin hablar y anota las palabras que no conoces.
  2. Empieza a velocidad 0,75×, haz shadowing frase por frase y vuelve a la velocidad normal cuando te resulte fácil.
  3. Grábate y compara con el original, prestando atención a palabras como symptom, throat, mild.

¿Qué es la Técnica de Shadowing?

Shadowing es una técnica de aprendizaje de idiomas respaldada por la ciencia, desarrollada originalmente para la formación de intérpretes profesionales y popularizada por el políglota Dr. Alexander Arguelles. El método es simple pero poderoso: escuchas audio en inglés nativo y lo repites en voz alta de inmediato, como una sombra que sigue al hablante con solo 1-2 segundos de retraso. A diferencia de la escucha pasiva o los ejercicios de gramática, el shadowing obliga a tu cerebro y músculos de la boca a procesar y reproducir simultáneamente patrones de habla reales. Las investigaciones muestran que mejora significativamente la precisión de la pronunciación, la entonación, el ritmo, el habla conectada, la comprensión auditiva y la fluidez al hablar, convirtiéndola en una de las metodologías más efectivas para la preparación del IELTS Speaking y la comunicación en inglés en el mundo real.

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