Health & emergencies
Your body, the doctor and what to say when something goes wrong.
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10 lessons
The body
A2 · Body parts and saying what hurts.
At the doctor's
A2 · Make an appointment and describe symptoms.
At the pharmacy
A2 · Buy medicine, understand dosage instructions and ask about side effects.
At the dentist
A2 · Make a dentist appointment, explain what hurts and understand the treatment.
Stress & wellbeing
A2 · Talk about stress, worries and relaxing — and say when something is too much.
Healthy eating
A2 · Talk about what's in your food and how to eat more healthily.
Emergencies
A2 · Call for help, report an accident or a theft, and understand urgent instructions.
Sports injuries
A2 · Say what happened when you got hurt, and talk about treatment and recovery.
At the gym
A2 · Sign up at the gym, join a class and talk about fitness and sore muscles.
Test results & referrals
A2 · Follow up on a doctor's visit: results, referrals, specialists and waiting lists.
2 lessons
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