Shadowing Practice: Doctor Visit in Finnish – Real Spoken Finnish Conversations & Listening Practice for Beginners (A2) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hey Laura!
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Onneksi vastasit.
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Pää räjähtää.
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Luulen että mä kuolen.
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Moi Pedro.
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Rauhoitu.
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Mikä hätänä?
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Miksi sä hengität noin raskaasti?
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Minulla on hirveä olo.
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Joka paikkaan sattuu.
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Pää räjähtää ja kurkku on kuin tulta.
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Yritin soittaa Sannalle, mutta hän ei vastaa.
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Sanna is probably a bit of a problem.
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Don't worry.
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I'm a kid in my house.
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Now it's a bad flunss.
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Half of Helsinki is a virus.
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You are also a virus?
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No, no, no.
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But Laura, what do I need to do?
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Do you need to be a 112 ambulance?
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No, no, no, no.
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It's only a flunssa, no, no.
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But I don't want to speak about the robot.
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He speaks so quickly and doesn't understand the word.
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1, 2, 1.
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It's not.
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There is a new takaisin-soitto-palvelu.
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Just the number you'll speak.
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The hoid is so you're taking when you want.
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Takaisin-soitto-palvelu.
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How does that say?
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Takaisin soitto palvelu.
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Kuuntele ohjeet ja näppäile numero.
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Se on helppoa.
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Okei.
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Takaisin soitto palvelu.
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Yritän.
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Mihin aikaan terveysasema on auki?
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Terveysasema on auki neljään asti.
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Soita heti.
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Ja muista juoda paljon vettä.
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Kiitos Laura.
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Olet pelastaja.
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Parane pian.
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Kiitti Pedro.
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Lepää nyt.
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Moi moi.
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This is a signal.
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The signal is filled.
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The signal is filled.
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I need to speak to the person.
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The signal is filled.
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The signal is not working.
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The signal is not working.
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The signal is still in.
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I can tell you.
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Is there a Kela-kort?
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There is a Kela-kort.
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Thank you.
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Pedro Garcia.
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I have a letter to the 14.15.
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There is no letter to the Mäkis.
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There is no letter to the Mäkis.
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There is a letter to the Hoitajan vastaanotto.
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What?
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No, no, Laura said, or, or, in the case, the doctor said, the doctor.
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I have to find the doctor.
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I'm going to die.
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Rauhoitukaa.
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Hoitaja katsoo ensin, how you are.
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If you are really scared, you can go to the doctor.
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But I have a very bad thing.
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Voitteko let me back to the doctor?
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I can't.
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The signs are the signs.
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Let's go to the A.
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The Hooters' A.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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So, Pedro, come on.
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Let's start.
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What is your experience?
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Se on 120490-123A.
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Selvä, kiitos.
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Kerro minulle, miksi tulit tänään.
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Mikä on vointi?
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Vointi on katastrofaalinen.
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Minulla on varmasti korkea kuume, koska palelee koko ajan.
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Ja päätä särkee niin, että näe.
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Why so?
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Did you get a bit of a kuum?
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No, I don't have a kuum.
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But I can tell you.
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The day is a bit of a kuum.
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What is this?
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No, it's 37,4.
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It's a small, not a very small, not a very small.
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Only the person is a health.
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This community is going veryитель and much going firm.
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But, Hoitaja!
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En voi lähteä näin.
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En pärjää kotona yksin.
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Sanna sanoi, Hetkinen, Sanna opetti minulle tärkeän lauseen.
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Niin?
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Hoitaja.
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Minun yleiskunto on laskenut merkittävästi.
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Aha, yleiskunto on laskenut.
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Tunnetko huimausta?
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Onko hengittäminen raskasta?
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Kyllä, juuri niin.
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Huimaa ja henkeä ahdistaa.
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Olo on hyvin heikko.
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Selvä.
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Jos yleiskunto on alentunut, lääkärin on syytä kuunnella keuhkot.
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Lääkäri Mäkinen ottaa sinut vastaan.
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Odota hetki.
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Yes, it worked!
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Thank you, Hoitaja!
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Päivää!
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I'm Dr.
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Mäkinen.
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Päivää, Dr.
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Mäkinen.
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I'm Pedro.
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Ota the place.
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I'm going to go.
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I'm going to go.
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I'm going to go.
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I'm going to go.
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I'm going to go.
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I'm going to go.
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I'm going to go.
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And go.
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Uudestaan.
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Sisään.
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Ulos.
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Nyt yskäise kerran.
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Köh, ah, köh.
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Selvä.
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Paita päälle.
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No, tohtori, mikä on diagnoosi?
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Onko se keuhkokuume?
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Onko se loppu?
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Keuhkot ovat puhtaat, sydänäänet normaalit.
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Se on virus.
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Kausi flunssa.
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Virus?
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Taas!
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Mutta minulla on sietämätön olo.
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Eikö ole mitään vahvaa lääkettä?
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Antibioottikuuri?
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Emme määrä antibiootteja virustautiin.
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Se ei auta.
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Mutta tohtori, päätä särkee ja lihaksia särkee.
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Tarvitsen jotain tehokasta.
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Kirjoitan reseptin.
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Oh, a recipe.
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What is this?
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Super food.
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It's a burrana 600 mg.
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It's a bottle.
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It's a tablet.
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It's a three times per day.
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Burrana.
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Just a burrana.
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I'm writing three days.
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Lepoa ja nesteytystä.
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Jos kuume nousee yli 39 asteen, tulkaa takaisin.
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Näkemiin.
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Selvä.
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Kiitos, tohtori.
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Näkemiin.
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Moi, Petro.
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Huomasin sun soiton aamulla.
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Sorry, en ehtinyt vastata.
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Mutta miten lääkärissä meni?
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Vieläkö ollaan hengissä?
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Sanna, se oli vitsi.
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Koko reissu oli vitsi.
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How so?
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I didn't know you.
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I did know you.
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I was able to see you.
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But you know what I mean to me?
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I wrote a few things, something bad.
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I know.
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I'm not sure.
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What do you know?
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Just that.
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I have a lot of water.
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I have a lot of water.
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Welcome to the world, Pedro.
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We have said that if we don't have a food, food and sauna help, then the disease is going to die.
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But now it's a good thing.
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What?
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What?
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It's a good thing.
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But, in fact, the doctors are very good for antibiotics.
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The virus is a good thing.
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It's a good thing.
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You're right.
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Olo on kyllä vähän parempi nyt, kun olen kotona peiton alla.
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No niin.
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Ota se burana, juo kuumaa mehua ja nuku pitkään.
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Huomenna kaikki on paremmin.
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Sinä selitit sen paremmin.
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Kiitos, tohtori Sanna.
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Öitä.
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Öitä, Petra.
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Parane pian.
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getting to sleep please

Context & Background

In the video titled "Doctor Visit in Finnish," we are introduced to a lively dialogue between two friends, Laura and Pedro, discussing the concern of Pedro's health. The conversation unfolds in a casual, relatable manner, reflecting a typical scenario where an individual is unwell and seeking advice from a friend. This is an excellent context for English learners to engage with practical vocabulary and everyday phrases related to health and communication. The dialogue captures common feelings of discomfort, urgency, and the supportive nature of friendships, making it a relevant resource for those looking to practice English in real-life situations.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • What’s wrong? - A fundamental question to express concern or inquire about someone’s condition.
  • I feel awful. - A clear expression of discomfort or illness.
  • I’ve tried calling, but no one is answering. - A practical phrase that highlights communication struggles.
  • It's just a flu. - A common phrase to describe a mild illness, useful in everyday conversations.
  • Remember to drink plenty of water. - Important advice during illness, emphasizing care and wellness.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To enhance your English speaking skills through the dialogue, consider using the shadowspeak technique to improve your pronunciation and intonation. Here's a structured approach to tackle this specific video:

  1. Watch the Video: First, watch the video without any distractions. Pay close attention to the pacing and expressions of the speakers.
  2. Listen and Repeat: Play the video again, this time pausing after each sentence or phrase. Repeat aloud, mimicking the tone and rhythm of the speakers. This is where you can learn English with YouTube.
  3. Focus on Difficult Sections: If there are parts where you struggle, practice them multiple times. This will help you improve your English pronunciation and build confidence.
  4. Record Yourself: Record your voice as you shadow the dialogue. Listen back to identify areas for improvement, and adjust your technique accordingly.
  5. Engage in Conversation: Finally, engage a friend or a language partner in a conversation based on the themes of the video. Utilize the phrases you’ve practiced and seek feedback on your delivery.

By employing this shadowspeak method, you can significantly enhance your conversational skills and pronunciation in English. Embrace the challenge of shadow speaking to connect better with the language and gain fluency!

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.