Shadowing Practice: 看病英文一问一答加强版：自己一人完全搞定如何看医生！ - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Can I please speak with the doctor?
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Sure, I can make you an appointment to see him.
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can I please speak with the doctor sure I can make you an appointment to see him
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can I please speak with the doctor sure I can make you an appointment to see him
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do you have an appointment with the doctor yes I have
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an appointment for 2 30 do you have an appointment with
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the doctor yes I have an appointment for 2 30 do
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you have an appointment with the doctor yes I have an appointment for 2 30
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when can I see the doctor she's with another patient now
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so please have a seat and wait
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when can I see the doctor she's with another patient now so please have a seat and wait.
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When can I see the doctor?
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She's with another patient now, so please have a seat and wait.
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Will the doctor be back soon?
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Yes, he will be back in about 20 minutes.
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Will the doctor be back soon?
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Yes, he will be back in about 20 minutes minutes.
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Will the doctor be back soon?
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Yes, he will be back in about 20 minutes.
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How long have you been feeling sick?
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For about three days now.
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How long have you been feeling sick?
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For about three days now.
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How long have you been feeling sick?
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For about three days now.
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How can I get rid of my cough?
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I can give you some cough drops for it.
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How can I get rid of my cough?
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I can give you some cough drops for it.
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How can I get rid of my cough?
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I can give you some cough drops for it.
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Why do I have these hives on my skin?
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It looks like you're having an allergic reaction.
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Why do I have these hives on my skin?
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It looks like you're having an allergic reaction.
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Why do I have these hives on my skin?
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It looks like you're having an allergic reaction.
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Why is my skin so red?
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It looks like you might have a sunburn.
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Why is my skin so red?
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It looks like you might have a sunburn.
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Why is my skin so red?
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It looks like you might have a sunburn.
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When should I come back?
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You can come back in about two weeks.
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When should I come back?
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You can come back in about two weeks.
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When should I come back?
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You can come back in about two weeks.
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How long do I have to take this medicine?
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You must take it for one week.
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How long do I have to take this medicine?
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You must take it for one week.
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How long do I have to take this medicine?
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You must take it for one week.
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How often do I take this medicine?
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Take it three times a day after each meal.
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How often do I take this medicine?
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Take it three times a day after each meal.
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How often do I take this medicine?
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Take it three times a day after each meal.
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When will my headache go away?
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Hopefully, you will feel better a few hours after you take your medicine.
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When will my headache go away?
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Hopefully, you will feel better a few hours after you take your medicine.
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When will my headache go away?
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Hopefully, you will feel better a few hours after you take your medicine.
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Why is my cheek swollen?
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It seems like you got stung by a bee.
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Why is my cheek swollen?
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It seems like you got stung by a bee.
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Why is my cheek swollen?
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It seems like you got stung by a bee.
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Why do I need to get a shot?
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This is a vaccination for the flu.
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Why do I need to get a shot?
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This is a vaccination for the flu.
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Why do I need to get a shot?
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This is a vaccination for the flu.
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Doctor, what's wrong with me?
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I think you have a cold.
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Do I need to get surgery?
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Yes, we'll have to remove your tonsils.
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Do I need to get surgery?
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Yes, we'll have to remove your tonsils.
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Do I need to get surgery?
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Yes, we'll have to remove your tonsils.
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Do I need to come back again?
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No, just take your medicine and you should be fine.
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Do I need to come back again?
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No, just take your medicine and you should be fine.
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Do I need to come back again?
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No, just take your medicine and you should be fine.
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What do I do if I'm still sick later this week?
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You can come back to the office for another screening.
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What do I do if I'm still sick later this week?
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You can come back to the office for another screening.
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What do I do if I'm still sick later this week?
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You can come back to the office for another screening.
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Do I have to take pills or can I get liquid medicine?
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I can give you a prescription for liquid medicine if you'd like.
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Do I have to take pills or can I get liquid medicine?
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I can give you a prescription for liquid medicine if you'd like.
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Do I have to take pills or can I get liquid medicine?
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I can give you a prescription for liquid medicine if you'd like.
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How can I prevent myself from getting colds?
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Make sure you wash your hands and keep them away from your face.
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How can I prevent myself from getting colds?
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Make sure you wash your hands and keep them away from your face.
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How can I prevent myself from getting colds?
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Make sure you wash your hands and keep them away from your face. Is my disease contagious?
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No, other people can't catch it from you. Is my disease contagious?
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No, other people can't catch it from you. Is my disease contagious?
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No, other people can't catch it from you.
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How long do I have to stay in the hospital?
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Only for a few days.
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How long do I have to stay in the hospital?
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Only for a few days.
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How long do I have to stay in the hospital?
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Only for a few days.
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When can I have my cast removed?
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You can come back to the office in six weeks and I'll remove your cast.
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When can I have my cast removed?
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You can come back to the office in six weeks and I'll remove your cast.
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When can I have my cast removed?
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You can come back to the office in six weeks and I'll remove your cast.
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What's the best way to prevent a pulled muscle?
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You should always stretch and warm up before you exercise.
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What's the best way to prevent a pulled muscle?
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You should always stretch and warm up before you exercise.
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What's the best way to prevent a pulled muscle?
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You should always stretch and warm up before you exercise.
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What's the best way to treat a cold?
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You can take medicine for your symptoms, but you just need some rest.
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What's the best way to treat a cold?
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You can take medicine for your symptoms, but you just need some rest.
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What's the best way to treat a cold?
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You can take medicine for your symptoms, but you just need some rest.
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How many shots do I need to get?
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You have to get three shots over a period of six months.
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How many shots do I need to get?
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You have to get three shots over a period of six months.
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How many shots do I need to get?
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You have to get three shots over a period of six months.
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Can you check to see if I have a throat infection?
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Sure, stick out your tongue, please.
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Can you check to see if I have a throat infection?
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Sure, stick out your tongue, please.
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Can you check to see if I have a throat infection?
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Sure.
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Stick out your tongue, please.
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How can I prevent migraines?
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Try to avoid stressful situations and bright lights.
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How can I prevent migraines?
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Try to avoid stressful situations and bright lights.
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How can I prevent migraines?
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Try to avoid stressful situations and bright lights.
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What should I do about my sprained ankle?
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Put some ice on it and try not to walk too much.
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What should I do about my sprained ankle?
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Put some ice on it and try not to walk too much.
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What should I do about my sprained ankle?
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Put some ice on it and try not to walk too much.
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Why do I have a stomachache?
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You probably ate some bad food.
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Why do I have a stomachache?
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You probably ate some bad food.
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Why do I have a stomachache?
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You probably ate some bad food.
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Where can I fill this prescription?
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There's a pharmacy on the second floor.
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Is the doctor available today?
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No, but you can make an appointment for tomorrow.
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Is the doctor available today?
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No, but you can make an appointment for tomorrow.
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Is the doctor available today?
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No, but you can make an appointment for tomorrow.
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Can I see the doctor now?
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Sorry, she's usually very busy, so you should make an appointment.
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Can I see the doctor now?
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Sorry, she's usually very busy, so you should make an appointment.
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Can I see the doctor now?
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Sorry, she's usually very busy, so you should make an appointment.
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Can the doctor help me with my cough?
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Sure, have a seat and I'll call you when he's ready.
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Can the doctor help me with my cough?
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Sure, have a seat and I'll call you when he's ready.
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Can the doctor help me with my cough?
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Sure, have a seat and I'll call you when he's ready.
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Do I have to wait long to see the doctor?
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Patients usually wait around 30 minutes to see her.
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Do I have to wait long to see the doctor?
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Patients usually wait around 30 minutes to see her.
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Do I have to wait long to see the doctor?
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Patients usually wait around 30 minutes to see her.
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When did you start feeling sick?
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About four days ago.
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When did you start feeling sick?
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About four days ago.
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When did you start feeling sick?
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About four days ago.
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How long have you had a headache?
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For about a week now.
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How long have you had a headache?
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For about a week now.
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How long have you had a headache?
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For about a week now.
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Do I have to take all the medicine?
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Yes, take all the medicine even if you start feeling better.
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When do I take this medicine?
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Take it 30 minutes after each meal.
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When do I take this medicine?
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Take it 30 minutes after each meal.
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When do I take this medicine?
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Take it 30 minutes after each meal.
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Do you think my ankle is broken?
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No, it doesn't appear to be.
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Do you think my ankle is broken?
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No, it doesn't appear to be.
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Do you think my ankle is broken?
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No, it doesn't appear to be.
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What should I do about my pink eye?
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I'll give you some eye drops.
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What should I do about my pink eye?
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I'll give you some eye drops.
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What should I do about my pink eye?
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I'll give you some eye drops.
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Will this cut leave a scar after it heals?
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If you moisturize it often, it should be okay.
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Will this cut leave a scar after it heals?
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If you moisturize it often, it should be okay.
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Will this cut leave a scar after it heals?
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If you moisturize it often, it should be okay.
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What should I do about this sunburn?
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Avoid going outside and apply cream daily.
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What should I do about this sunburn?
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Avoid going outside and apply cream daily.
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What should I do about this sunburn?
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Avoid going outside and apply cream daily. Will this shot hurt?
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It might hurt a little bit. Will this shot hurt?
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It might hurt a little bit. Will this shot hurt?
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It might hurt a little bit.
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Do I have to get a shot?
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If you want, I can give you pills instead.
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Do I have to get a shot?
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If you want, I can give you pills instead.
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Do I have to get a shot?
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If you want, I can give you pills instead.
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I hate pills, so can I have liquid medicine instead?
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Sorry, this medicine only comes in pill form.
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I hate pills, so can I have liquid medicine instead?
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Sorry, this medicine only comes in pill form.
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I hate pills, so can I have liquid medicine instead?
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Sorry, this medicine only comes in pill form.
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Can I give this disease to other people?
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Yes, it's very contagious.
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Can I give this disease to other people?
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Yes, it's very contagious.
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Can I give this disease to other people?
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Yes, it's very contagious.
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Do I need to get a cast for my wrist?
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No, you can just wrap it with a bandage.
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Do I need to get a cast for my wrist?
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No, you can just wrap it with a bandage.
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Do I need to get a cast for my wrist?
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No, you can just wrap it with a bandage.
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How can I stop getting so many throat infections?
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We could try removing your tonsils.
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How can I stop getting so many throat infections?
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We could try removing your tonsils.
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How can I stop getting so many throat infections?
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We could try removing your tonsils.
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Will I have to stay in the hospital after my surgery?
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As long as you have an escort, you can leave right away.
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Will I have to stay in the hospital after my surgery?
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As long as you have an escort, you can leave right away.
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Will I have to stay in the hospital after my surgery?
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As long as you have an escort, you can leave right away.
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How can I prevent spreading my cold?
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Always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
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How can I prevent spreading my cold?
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Always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
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How can I prevent spreading my cold?
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Always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
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Last week you said I would be better, so why am I still sick?
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I'm not sure, so we should run some more tests.
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Last week you said I would be better, so why am I still sick?
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I'm not sure, so we should run some more tests.
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Last week you said I would be better, so why am I still sick?
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I'm not sure, so we should run some more tests. Is this lump cancerous?
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I don't think so, but we can use this machine to check. Is this lump cancerous?
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I don't think so, but we can use this machine to check. Is this lump cancerous?
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I don't think so, but we can use this machine to check.
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Does my ankle look okay to you?
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It looks a little swollen, actually.
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Does my ankle look okay to you?
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It looks a little swollen, actually.
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Does my ankle look okay to you?
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It looks a little swollen, actually.
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When can I start exercising again?
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You should wait until you're fully healed before you exercise.
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When can I start exercising again?
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You should wait until you're fully healed before you exercise exercise.
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When can I start exercising again?
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You should wait until you're fully healed before you exercise.
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Do you think I'll be healed in time for basketball season?
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You should be fine by then.
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Do you think I'll be healed in time for basketball season?
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You You should be fine by then.
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Do you think I'll be healed in time for basketball season?
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You should be fine by then.
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How common is this disease?
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It's very common, so don't worry.
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How common is this disease?
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It's very common, so don't worry.
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How common is this disease?
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It's very common, so don't worry.
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Is this a really serious case, doctor?
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No, not at all.
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You have nothing to worry about.
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Is this a really serious case, doctor?
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No, not at all.
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You have nothing to worry about.
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Is this a really serious case, doctor?
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No, not at all.
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You have nothing to worry about.
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Do I need a prescription for this medicine?
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No, you can just get it over the counter.
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Do I need a prescription for this medicine?
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No, you can just get it over the counter.
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Do I need a prescription for this medicine?
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No, you can just get it over the counter.
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What do I do when I run out of medication?
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If you still feel sick, come back to visit me.
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What do I do when I run out of medication?
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If you still feel sick, come back to visit me.
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What do I do when I run out of medication?
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If you still feel sick, come back to visit me.
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Is there a way to treat an infection without medicine?
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Sure, but taking medicine is the best way to treat it.
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Is there a way to treat an infection without medicine?
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Sure, but taking medicine is the best way to treat it.
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Is there a way to treat an infection without medicine?
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Sure, but taking medicine is the best way to treat it.
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When do I have to come back?
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You should come back in a year for your annual checkup.
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When do I have to come back?
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You should come back in a year for your annual checkup.
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When do I have to come back?
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You should come back in a year for your annual checkup.
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Thank you.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “看病英文一问一答加强版：自己一人完全搞定如何看医生！”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: medicine, doctor, appointment, sick, shot. This video has 351 sentences and 2952 words to shadow. The speech runs for 25:21. The speaker talks at a steady 116 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 173 of its 351 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| pill noun | /pɪl/ | A small, usually round or cylindrical object designed for easy swallowing, usually containing some sort of medication. |
| cough verb | /kɔf/ | Sometimes followed by up: to force (something) out of the lungs or throat by pushing air from the lungs through the glottis (causing a short, explosive sound)… |
| liquid noun | /ˈlɪk.wɪd/ | A substance that is flowing, and keeping no shape, such as water; a substance of which the molecules, while not tending to separate from one another like those… |
| infection noun | /ɪnˈfɛkʃən/ | The act or process of infecting. |
| heal verb | /ˈhiːl/ | To make better from a disease, wound, etc.; to revive or cure. |
| ankle noun | /ˈæŋ.kəl/ | The skeletal joint which connects the foot with the leg; the uppermost portion of the foot and lowermost portion of the leg, which contain this skeletal joint. |
| prescription noun | /pɹəˈskɹɪp.ʃən/ | A written order from an authorized medical practitioner for provision of a medicine or other treatment, such as (ophthalmology) the specific lenses needed for… |
| meal noun | /ˈmiːl/ | Food that is prepared and eaten, usually at a specific time, and usually in a comparatively large quantity. |
| throat noun | /ˈθɹoʊt/ | The front part of the neck. |
| headache noun | /ˈhɛdeɪk/ | A pain or ache in the head. |
| swell verb | /swɛl/ | To become larger, fuller, or rounder, or expand in size or shape, usually as a result of pressure from within. |
| contagious adjective | /kənˈteɪ.d͡ʒəs/ | Easily transmitted to others. |
| muscle noun | /ˈmʌs.əl/ | A contractile form of tissue which animals use to effect movement. |
| stretch verb | /stɹɛt͡ʃ/ | To lengthen by pulling. |
| tissue noun | /ˈtɪʃ.(j)u/ | Thin, woven, gauzelike fabric. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| come back verb | To return to a place. | |
| go away verb | To depart or leave a place. | |
| stick out verb | To protrude. | |
| wait around verb | To spend an especially lengthy period of time inactively, while expecting the arrival of someone or while anticipating some other event, often impatiently and… | |
| warm up verb | /ˌwɔː(ɹ)m ˈʌp/ | To become warmer. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Can I please speak with the doctor?
- When can I see the doctor?
- How long have you been feeling sick?
- How can I get rid of my cough?
- Doctor, what's wrong with me?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is broken · be healed |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should I come · should be · should always stretch |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | start feeling · stop getting · start exercising |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the best |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 42 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, don't, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: infection /ɪnˈfɛkʃən/, prescription /pɹəˈskɹɪp.ʃən/, tissue /ˈtɪʃ.(j)u/, medication /mɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/, vaccination /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: medication /mɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/, vaccination /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like pill, cough, liquid.
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.