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Hello everyone!
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Welcome back to Fluent Future Vietnam.
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Hi there, I'm Robert and this is my friend Zara.
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Today we have a very useful topic for you.
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Yes, we're going to talk about being sick.
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Being sick is something that happens to everyone, right Robert?
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Absolutely.
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And it's important to know how to talk about it in English.
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So today you'll learn how to describe how you feel when you're not well.
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You'll also learn what to say at the doctor's office or when talking to friends.
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Are you ready to learn with us?
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Great!
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Let's start with our conversation.
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Listen carefully.
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Hey, Robert.
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You don't look good today.
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Are you okay?
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Hi, Zara.
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No, I'm not feeling well.
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I think I'm sick.
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Oh, no. What's wrong?
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What do you feel?
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I have a headache.
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My head hurts a lot.
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That's not good.
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Do you have a fever?
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Yes, I think so.
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I feel very hot.
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Did you check your temperature?
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Yes, I did.
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It's 38.5 degrees.
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That's a fever.
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You should see a doctor.
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I know.
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I also have a sore throat.
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A sore throat?
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Does it hurt when you swallow?
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Yes, it hurts a lot.
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I can barely eat anything.
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Poor you.
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Do you have any other symptoms?
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Well, I'm coughing a lot, too.
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Oh dear, it sounds like you have the flu.
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Maybe.
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I also feel very tired and weak.
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When did you start feeling sick?
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I started feeling bad yesterday evening.
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And you didn't rest?
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No, I went to work today.
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That was a mistake.
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Robert, you should have stayed home.
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I know, I know.
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I'm sorry.
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Don't apologize to me.
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You need to take care of yourself.
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You're right.
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What should I do?
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First, you should go home and rest.
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Okay.
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Should I take any medicine?
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Do you have any medicine at home?
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I have some pain relievers for the headache.
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That's good, but you should see a doctor first.
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Why?
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Can't I just rest at home?
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It's better to get a proper diagnosis.
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You're right.
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Where is the nearest clinic?
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There's a clinic on Main Street.
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It's not far from here.
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Is it open now?
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Yes, it's open until 6 o'clock.
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Good.
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I'll go there now.
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Do you need me to come with you?
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No, thank you.
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I can go by myself.
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Are you sure?
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You look really weak.
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I'll be fine.
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Thank you for caring, Zara.
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Of course.
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You're my friend.
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Let me know what the doctor says.
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I will.
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I'll call you later.
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Hello.
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Hello.
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Please come in.
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How can I help you today?
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Hello, doctor.
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I'm not feeling well.
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I see.
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Please sit down.
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What are your symptoms?
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I have a headache, a fever, and a sore throat.
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Okay.
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Are you coughing?
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Yes, I'm coughing a lot.
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Is it a dry cough or a wet cough?
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It's a dry cough.
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I understand.
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Do you have a runny nose?
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No, my nose is fine.
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What about body aches?
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Do your muscles hurt?
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Yes, my whole body aches.
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How long have you had these symptoms?
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Since yesterday evening.
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Did you go out in the rain recently?
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Yes, I did.
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Two days ago.
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That might be why you're sick.
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Let me check your temperature.
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I already checked.
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It's 38.5.
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That's definitely a fever.
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Open your mouth, please.
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Uh...
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Your throat is very red and swollen.
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Is it serious?
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No, don't worry.
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You have a common cold with a mild infection.
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What should I do?
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I'll prescribe some medicine for you.
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What kind of medicine?
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Antibiotics for the infection and medicine for the fever and pain.
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Do I need to take them every day?
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Yes, three times a day after meals.
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How long do I need to take them?
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For five days, make sure you finish all the medicine.
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Even if I feel better?
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Yes, even if you feel better, it's very important.
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Okay, I understand.
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Also, you need to rest,
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no work for three days.
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Three days?
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But I have so much work.
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Your health is more important than work, Robert.
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You're right.
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I'll rest.
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Drink plenty of water, at least eight glasses a day.
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Eight glasses?
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That's a lot.
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Your body needs water to fight the infection.
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Okay, what about food?
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Eat light food.
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Soup is good.
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Avoid cold drinks.
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No ice cream?
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No ice cream.
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It will make your throat worse.
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That's sad.
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I love ice cream.
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You can have it when you're better.
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Okay, doctor.
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Anything else?
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Get plenty of sleep, at least eight hours every night.
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I'll try my best.
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And stay warm.
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Don't go out in the cold.
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I won't.
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Thank you, doctor.
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You're welcome.
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Come back if you don't feel better in three days.
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I will.
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Thank you so much.
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Hello, Robert.
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How did it go at the doctor's?
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Hi, Zara.
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The doctor was very helpful.
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What did she say?
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I have a common cold with a mild infection.
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Did she give you any medicine?
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Yes, antibiotics and fever medicine.
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Good.
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Did she tell you to rest?
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Yes.
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No work for three days.
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Perfect.
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You really need to rest.
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I know.
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I'm going to sleep now.
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That's good.
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Did the doctor give you any other advice?
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Yes, drink lots of water and eat light food.
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That's important.
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No cold drinks.
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I know.
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No ice cream either.
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Haha.
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You'll survive without ice cream for a few days.
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I hope so.
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It's my favorite.
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Get well soon, Robert.
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Take care of yourself.
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Thank you, Zara.
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You're a great friend.
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That's what friends are for.
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Call me if you need anything.
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I will.
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Thanks again.
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Goodbye.
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Goodbye.
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Rest well.
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Okay, everyone.
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Now, let's learn the important words and phrases from our conversation.
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These words will help you talk about being sick in English.
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First, let's learn how to say you're not well.
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You can say, I'm sick or I'm not feeling well.
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Both are very common.
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I'm sick is more simple.
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Now let's talk about symptoms.
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Symptoms are the signs that you're sick.
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The first symptom is headache.
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This means your head hurts.
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I have a headache is the full sentence.
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Next is fever, when your body temperature is high.
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I have a fever, or I'm running a fever.
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Another symptom is sore throat, your throat hurts.
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My throat is sore, or I have a sore throat.
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Cough means you make a noise from your throat.
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Cough, cough.
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I'm coughing or I have a cough.
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Runny nose means liquid comes from your nose.
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I have a runny nose.
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Very uncomfortable.
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Body aches means your muscles and body hurt.
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I have body aches or my body aches.
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Now, some useful phrases at the doctor's office.
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What are your symptoms?
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The doctor asks this.
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You answer with your symptoms.
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I have a fever and a cough.
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How long have you had these symptoms?
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This asks about time.
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Since yesterday or for two days.
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I'll prescribe some medicine.
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The doctor says this.
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Prescribe means the doctor gives you medicine.
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Take medicine three times a day.
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This means morning, afternoon and evening.
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After meals means after you eat.
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Drink plenty of water means drink a lot of water.
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Get plenty of rest means sleep and relax a lot.
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Stay warm means don't let your body get cold.
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These are all very important when you're sick.
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Now let's practice.
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Repeat after me.
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I'm not feeling well.
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I have a headache.
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I have a fever.
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My throat is sore.
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I need to see a doctor.
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Great job!
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You're learning so fast!
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Remember, practice makes perfect.
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Try using these phrases in your daily life.
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Wonderful!
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We've finished today's lesson about being sick.
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I hope this helps you when you need to talk about health in English.
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Remember, being sick is normal.
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Don't be afraid to ask for help.
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And always see a doctor if you feel very bad.
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Now we have something very important to tell you.
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We recommend you practice with the shadowing technique.
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What is shadowing?
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It's very simple.
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Listen to our conversation again and repeat everything we say.
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Try to copy our pronunciation,
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our rhythm, and our tone.
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This is the best way to improve your speaking skills.
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Do it every day for 10 to 15 minutes.
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You'll see amazing results very quickly.
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Wow!
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If you enjoyed this lesson, please help us.
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Give this video a big thumbs up.
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Click the like button.
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Leave a comment below.
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Tell us, how do you feel today?
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Are you healthy?
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Or are you feeling sick?
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Write in English.
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We'll read all your comments.
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And don't forget to subscribe to Fluent Future Vietnam.
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Click the subscribe button and turn on notifications.
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That way you'll never miss our new lessons.
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Share this video with your friends and family.
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Everyone needs to learn English, right?
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Help us grow our community of English learners.
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Together we can build a fluent future.
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Thank you so much for watching today.
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We appreciate every single one of you.
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Keep practicing, keep learning and never give up.
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Remember, every day is a chance to improve.
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Take care of your health everyone.
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And we'll see you in the next lesson.
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Goodbye, stay healthy and keep learning.
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About This Lesson
Welcome to your English learning practice focused on the important topic of being sick. In this lesson, you will acquire essential vocabulary and phrases to express how you feel when you are unwell. You will learn useful dialogues for communicating your symptoms effectively, whether to friends or at a doctor’s office. By engaging with the content, you will improve your ability to articulate health-related concerns in English, making your conversations more fluid and natural.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- sick - feeling unwell or ill
- headache - pain in the head
- sore throat - pain in the throat, often when swallowing
- fever - elevated body temperature, often indicating illness
- symptoms - signs of a health issue, such as pain or discomfort
- cough - a sudden expulsion of air from the lungs, often associated with illness
- feel weak - having little energy or strength
- rest - to take a break or sleep to recover
Practice Tips
To effectively use the shadowing technique with this lesson, here are some tailored tips:
- Listen to the dialogue at a natural speed, paying attention to intonation and stress on key phrases.
- Use a shadowing app to record your voice as you speak along with the video. This will help you improve your English pronunciation by providing instant feedback.
- Start by repeating short phrases or sentences before moving on to longer sections. This way, you build confidence in your speaking abilities.
- Maintain a relaxed pace. The video features conversations that are clear and easy to understand, making it perfect for beginners. Make sure to mimic the rhythm of the speakers.
- Practice regularly to reinforce your learning. Shadow speak a few sentences daily to see noticeable improvements in fluency.
By incorporating these practice tips and utilizing the vocabulary from this lesson, you will enhance your ability to communicate effectively about health-related topics in English. Happy learning!
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.
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