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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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les

Deze spreekles op niveau B1 is gebaseerd op de video “[B1] At the Pharmacy”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: symptom, medicine, throat, sound, mild. Deze video bevat 127 zinnen en 994 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 6:02. De spreker praat in een natuurlijk tempo van ongeveer 165 woorden per minuut, dicht bij een alledaags gesprek. 84% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden; de rest kun je beter vooraf bekijken.

Belangrijke woorden in deze video

De 15 moeilijkste woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:

WoordUitspraakBetekenis
symptom zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈsɪm(p)təm/symptoom
throat zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈθɹoʊt/keel
mild bijvoeglijk naamwoord/ˈmaɪld/mild, zacht
antibiotic zelfstandig naamwoord/ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/antibioticum
tablet zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈtæblət/kleitablet
herbal bijvoeglijk naamwoord/ˈɝbəl/kruiden-
lozenge zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈlɑzɪnd͡ʒ/ruit
pharmacist zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈfɑɹməsɪst/apotheker, apothekeres
allergic bijvoeglijk naamwoord/əˈlɝ.d͡ʒɪk/allergisch
headache zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈhɛdeɪk/hoofdpijn, koppijn
sore bijvoeglijk naamwoord/soɹ/pijnlijk
instruction zelfstandig naamwoord/ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/onderwijs
uncomfortable bijvoeglijk naamwoord/ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bl̩/ongemakkelijk
fever zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈfivɚ/verhoging, koorts
dissolve werkwoord/dɪˈzɑlv/ontbinden, oplossen

Zinnen om te herhalen

Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:

  • 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?

Grammatica in deze video

De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:

StructuurIn de video
Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog teltI've never had · I've heard
Lijdende vorm be + voltooid deelwoord — het gaat om wat er gebeurt, niet om wie het doetis commonly used · are not needed
Advies met “should” should + werkwoord — zeggen wat een goed idee isshould take · should not take · should be
Mogelijkheid met “might / may” might/may + werkwoord — iets is mogelijk maar niet zekermight have · may feel · might consider

Uitspraak om op te letten

De spreker gebruikt 27 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals don't, I'll, I'm. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.

  • De “th”-klanken: throat /ˈθɹoʊt/, soothe /suːð/
  • De klanken “sh” en “zh”: instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/, irritation /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
  • Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: antibiotic /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/, uncomfortable /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bl̩/, irritation /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:

  • Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: mild /ˈmaɪld/, lozenge /ˈlɑzɪnd͡ʒ/, dissolve /dɪˈzɑlv/, subscribe /səbˈskɹaɪb/, phrase /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/
  • /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: antibiotic /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/, tablet /ˈtæblət/, relax /ɹɪˈlæks/

Zo oefen je met deze video

  1. Luister de hele video één keer zonder te spreken en noteer de woorden die je niet kent.
  2. Begin op 0,75× snelheid, spreek zin voor zin na en ga terug naar normale snelheid zodra het makkelijk gaat.
  3. Neem jezelf op en vergelijk met het origineel; let daarbij op woorden als symptom, throat, mild.

Wat is de Shadowing-techniek?

Shadowing is een wetenschappelijk onderbouwde taalleermethode die oorspronkelijk is ontwikkeld voor professionele tolkentraining en gepopulariseerd door polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. De methode is eenvoudig maar krachtig: je luistert naar native Engelse audio en herhaalt het onmiddellijk hardop — als een schaduw die de spreker volgt met slechts 1–2 seconden vertraging. In tegenstelling tot passief luisteren of grammaticadrills, dwingt shadowing je hersenen en mondspieren om echte spraakpatronen tegelijkertijd te verwerken en te reproduceren. Onderzoek toont aan dat het de uitspraaknauwkeurigheid, intonatie, ritme, verbonden spraak, luisterbegrip en spreekvaardigheid aanzienlijk verbetert — waardoor het een van de meest effectieve methoden is voor IELTS Speaking-voorbereiding en echte Engelse communicatie.

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