Talking about health, symptoms, and simple doctor visits - At the Doctor’s Office - Episode 6

Welcome back to the Learn English Podcast! 🎧 Today, Emilia and Mark help you practice English for doctor visits. You’ll learn how to explain your symptoms, ask for an appointment, and understand what the doctor says. 👉 In this lesson you’ll practice: Saying how you feel (I don’t feel well, I have a headache) Asking for an appointment (Can I see the doctor, please?) Talking about medicine and symptoms Practicing role-plays with a doctor and receptionist Useful vocabulary: symptom, medicine, appointment, sick 📝 Practice Challenge: Imagine you’re at the doctor. Write 3 sentences in the comments: “I don’t feel well. I have a cough. I need medicine.” 🎬 Episode Highlights: 0:00 – Introduction: Talking about health in English 0:37 – Quick review of last episode (Hobbies) 0:47 – Stories about being sick & visiting the doctor 1:11 – Key phrase: “I don’t feel well” 1:21 – Role-play: Patient at the doctor’s office 1:49 – Asking: “How long have you felt this way?” 2:03 – Useful phrase: “Can I see the doctor, please?” 2:30 – Role-play: Making an appointment 3:00 – Talking about stomachache & sore throat 3:15 – Asking: “What medicine do I need?” 3:30 – Role-play: Appointment & symptoms 4:10 – Asking: “Is this serious?” / “What’s wrong with me?” 4:23 – Practice challenge: Say 3 full sentences at the doctor 4:55 – Vocabulary: Symptom, Medicine, Appointment, Sick 6:00 – Final challenge & comments 6:25 – Next episode preview: Traveling in English #LearnEnglish #EnglishPodcast #EnglishLesson #ESL #EnglishForBeginners #EnglishSpeakingPractice #EnglishForHealth #englishtips #bbclearningenglish