Shadowing Practice: 30-Days Slow English — Day 10: At the Pharmacy & Doctor 🩺 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hello.
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Good morning.
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Good morning.
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How can I help you?
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I don't feel very well.
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I have a headache.
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I also have a sore throat.
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I'm sorry to hear that.
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Do you have a fever?
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Sure?
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I'm not sure.
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Could you recommend something for a cold?
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Yes, I can help you.
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This product may help with your symptoms.
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Thank you.
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How many times a day should I take this?
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Please follow the instructions on the package.
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Okay, I understand.
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Thank you for explaining.
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Does this medication have any side effects?
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Please read the information with the medication.
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If you have concerns, talk to a doctor or pharmacist.
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Okay, thank you.
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I still don't feel well.
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I think I should see a doctor.
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I have an appointment today.
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Good morning.
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Good morning.
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The doctor will see you now.
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Thank you.
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good morning Sarah good morning doctor how are you
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feeling today I've been feeling unwell since Monday what
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symptoms do you have I have a fever my back hurts I also feel very tired I understand
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the pain is sharp and comes in waves does it hurt
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when you walk yes it hurts when i walk does it hurt
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when you breathe a little thank you for telling me
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i would like to check you okay we may need to do some tests i understand
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we will discuss the results when they are ready
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do I need a prescription I will explain what you need okay thank you doctor
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when will the test results be ready they should be ready soon okay how will I get the results
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We will explain the next steps to you.
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Take care, Sarah.
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Thank you, Doctor.
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I feel better now that I understand what to do.
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You're welcome.
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I have a headache.
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I have a sore throat.
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I went to the pharmacy.
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I met the doctor.
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I hope feeling well soon.
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Now, let's practice the most useful English from today's lesson.
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We will practice simple words and sentences for talking about common health problems, asking for help at a pharmacy,
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and speaking with a doctor.
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Listen carefully.
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I will speak slowly.
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After each sentence, take a short moment to repeat.
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Let's begin.
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First, let's practice a very common health word, headache.
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When you have pain in your head, you can say, I have a headache.
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Let's say it again.
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I have a headache.
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Very good.
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Now let's practice another useful health word, sore throat.
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When your throat hurts, you can say, I have a sore throat.
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Again, I have a sore throat.
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Excellent!
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Now imagine you are at a pharmacy and you need help.
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A polite way to ask for advice is, could you recommend something for a cold?
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Let's say it again.
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Could you recommend something for a cold?
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Very good.
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Now let's practice an important sentence about medicine.
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If you want to know how often to take a medicine, you can ask, how many times a day should I take this?
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Again, how many times a day should I take this?
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Excellent!
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Here is another useful question.
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If you want to know about possible problems from a medicine, you can ask, does this medication have any side effects?
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Again, does this medication have any side effects?
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Very good.
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Now, let's move from the pharmacy to the doctor's office.
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Imagine the doctor asks you how long you have been feeling sick.
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You can explain, I've been feeling unwell since Monday.
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Let's say it again.
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I've been feeling unwell since Monday.
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Excellent.
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Now let's practice a simple sentence about pain.
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If walking makes your body hurt, you can say, it hurts when I walk.
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Again, it hurts when I walk.
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Very good.
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Now imagine that you feel pain when you breathe you can say, it hurts when I breathe.
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Again, it hurts when I breathe.
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Excellent!
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Now let's practice another useful health sentence.
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When you do not have much energy, you can say, I feel very tired.
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Again, I feel very tired.
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Very good!
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Now let's practice asking about test results.
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After a doctor orders a test, you may want to know when you will get the results.
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You can ask, when will the test results be ready?
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Again, when will the test results be ready?
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Excellent!
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Now let's practice one more important question.
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If you want to know whether you need a prescription, you can ask, do I need a prescription?
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Again, do I need a prescription?
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Very good.
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Now, let's put some of these sentences into a short pharmacy conversation.
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Imagine you are standing at the pharmacy counter.
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The pharmacist asks, How can I help you?
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You can answer, I have a headache and a sore throat.
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Now you want some advice.
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You say, Could you recommend something for a cold?
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The pharmacist gives you some information.
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You can say, Thank you for your help.
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And the pharmacist can answer, you're welcome.
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Excellent!
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Now let's practice a conversation at the doctor's office.
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Imagine you are sitting with the doctor.
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The doctor asks, how are you feeling today?
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You can explain, I've been feeling unwell since Monday.
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The doctor asks about your symptoms.
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What symptoms do you have?
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You can answer, I have a fever and my back hurts.
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The doctor asks about your pain.
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Does Does it hurt when you walk?
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You answer, Yes, it hurts when I walk.
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Very good!
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Now let's review the main health words from today.
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First, headache.
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It means pain in your head.
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Headache.
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Next, sore throat.
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It means your throat hurts.
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Sore throat.
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Now, fever.
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Fever.
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Next, tired.
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Tired. And finally, prescription.
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Prescription.
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Excellent!
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Now, let's practice the most useful sentences again, but this time with a little more natural rhythm.
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If you have pain in your head, say, I have a headache.
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If your throat hurts, say, I have a sore throat.
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If you need advice at a pharmacy, say, Could you recommend something for a cold?
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If you want to know how often to take a medicine, ask, How many times a day should I take this?
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If you want information about possible effects, ask, does this medication have any side effects?
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If you have been sick for several days, say, I've been feeling unwell since Monday.
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If you do not have much energy, say, I feel very tired.
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If you have pain while walking, say, It hurts when I walk.
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If you want to know about a prescription, ask, Do I need a prescription?
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And if you are waiting for medical test results, ask, When will the test results be ready?
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Excellent work! these simple sentences can help you communicate more clearly in everyday health situations.
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Remember the main idea.
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Explain your symptoms, ask simple questions, and listen carefully to the answer.
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You do not need difficult English.
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Simple English is enough.
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Keep listening, keep repeating, and keep practicing a little every day.
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Great job completing day 10 of our 30 days English practice.
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Keep going, and I'll see you in day 11.

What You'll Practice in This Lesson

This lesson focuses on real-life English conversations at a pharmacy and doctor's office, perfect for building practical speaking skills. You'll learn to describe symptoms, ask about medication, and communicate with healthcare providers—essential for daily life or exams like IELTS speaking practice. The slow, clear dialogue makes it easy to follow, making it ideal for learners looking to improve English pronunciation and fluency.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Symptoms: "headache," "sore throat," "fever," "sharp pain"
  • Medication terms: "side effects," "prescription," "follow the instructions"
  • Healthcare interactions: "I have an appointment," "do some tests," "discuss the results"

Practice Tips for Success

To make the most of this video, use shadowing—a technique where you repeat phrases immediately after the speaker. The slow pace of the dialogue is perfect for beginners; pause and replay short sections to match the tone and rhythm. Focus on pronunciation of words like "sore" (rhymes with "core") and "prescription" (stress on the second syllable). For extra English speaking practice, role-play the conversation with a partner or record yourself to compare with the video. This method not only improves pronunciation but also builds confidence in real-world scenarios. If you're using a shadowing site, upload your recording to track progress. Learning English with videos like this helps you master natural speech patterns, a key skill for IELTS speaking practice and everyday communication.

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going onI've been feeling · have been feeling
Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good ideashould I take · should see · should be
Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certainmay help · may need · may want
Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a groupthe most useful

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →