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English Speaking for Paramedics
- UNIT I: ORAL COMMUNICATION
- DAY 1 – An Introduction to Communication
- ESP001A. Speak English words and phrases at a hospital
- DAY 2 – The 8 Stages of Communication
- ESP001B. Questions Doctors Ask Patients in English
- DAY 3 – The Importance of Communication
- ESP001C. Visiting a Doctor – English Conversation
- DAY 4 – The Barriers to Communication
- ESP001D. Accidents and Injuries in English
- DAY 5 – The Conclusion
- ESP001E. Discussing Health Problems in English
- UNIT I-QUIZ: Oral Communication
- UNIT II: ORAL PRESENTATIONS
- DAY 6
- ESP002. Conversation Skills_ A quick & easy way to make people understand you-Paramedics
- DAY 7
- ESP003. Giving Excuses_ How to say NO in English-Paramedics
- DAY 8
- ESP001. AT, ON, or IN_ The Triangle Method for Prepositions of Place-Paramedics
- DAY 9
- ESP004. How to say the time in English-Paramedics
- DAY 10
- ESP006. 10 ways to use ALRIGHT & ALL RIGHT in English-Paramedics
- UNIT III: VOCABULARY
- DAY 11
- ESP007. Acting secrets for a strong, dynamic voice-Paramedics
- DAY 12
- ESP005. 30 English Phrasal Verb Commands-Paramedics
- DAY 13
- ESP008. Learn English How come-Paramedics
- Day 14
- ESP009. Practice Speaking English_ How to give short answers about yourself-Paramedics
- DAY 15
- UNIT V: READING COMPREHENSION
- DAY 16
- ESP017A: Self-Assessment Reading and Listening
- DAY 17
- ESP010. How to be CONFIDENT-Paramedics
- DAY 18
- DAY 19
- DAY 20
- UNIT IV: GRAMMAR
- DAY 21
- DAY 22
- DAY 23
- DAY 24
- DAY 25
- UNIT VI: REPORT WRITING
- DAY 26
- DAY 27
- DAY 28
- DAY 29
- DAY 30
ESP001A. Speak English words and phrases at a hospital
Speak English words and phrases at a hospital
A patient wants to visit the doctor. What would you say to him if you talked to him in English? In this lesson, you can learn those words and phrases that you can use when you talk to a patient who wants to visit a doctor at a hospital or a clinic.
Exercise:
Watch the video again and again. Repeat the following words. Pause where necessary.
Making an Appointment
Claire: Hello, how may I help you?
Roy: I would like to make an appointment with Dr. Smith, please.
Claire: What would you like to see him for?
Roy: I need my annual physical and also have a shoulder problem. It is aching.
Claire: Dr. Smith has openings next week. Are you free on Monday or Tuesday?
Roy: I am free on Tuesday afternoon.
Claire: We will schedule you for next week Tuesday at 3pm.
Seeing the Doctor
Claire: Hi, doctor. I came today because I need a flu shot and to get a checkup.
Roy: Okay. Have you had a flu shot in the past year?
Claire: No, not in the last few years. My knee hurts as well. I have been running a lot more and think it is injured.
Roy: When did the pain start and does it still hurt now?
Claire: About 2 weeks ago and yes, it still hurts.
Roy: I suggest you ice it and I will prescribe you some pain medication.
Claire: Thank you, Doctor!
Visiting a Patient
Angelica: Hello, I am here to visit my sister.
Claire: What is your sister’s name?
Angelica: Her name is Annette Simmons. She is going to have a baby.
Claire: Oh, congratulations! Yes, I see here Ms. Simmons is in the maternity ward. Do you need directions?
Angelica: Yes, please.
Claire: She is in the east wing. Take this elevator to the 3rd floor and walk down the hall then make a right turn. She is in room 304.
Claire: May I help you, sir?
Roy: Yes, My child is running a fever and we need help immediately.
Claire: How long has he had a fever?
Roy : He has had a fever for the last few hours and will not eat. I am afraid he is sick.
Claire: Have a seat and we will get a doctor to see you right away.
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