English at the Doctor & Pharmacy: Symptoms, Medicine & Health Vocabulary

Welcome to English with Nina & Leo ! 🎙️🩺 In this episode, we talk about English at the Doctor and Pharmacy in simple and clear English, perfect for beginner English learners (A1-A2 level). You will learn how to explain your symptoms to a doctor, buy prescription and over-the-counter medicine at a pharmacy, understand dosage instructions, and make an urgent phone call to schedule an appointment. After our main chat, we feature three real-life roleplays, Nina's funny story about confusing Fahrenheit and Celsius in America, and an English Learning Section covering 7 core health vocabulary words, essential grammar structures, and our idiom of the day! 🧠 Vocabulary Words Taught in This Lesson: Symptom (noun): A physical sign of illness (fever, cough, headache). Prescription (noun): An official paper from a doctor for special medicine. Dosage (noun): The exact amount of medicine you should take and how often. Painkiller / Pain reliever (noun): Medicine that reduces or stops body pain. Side effects (noun): Secondary, unwanted effects caused by taking a medicine. Appointment (noun): An arranged time to visit a doctor or clinic. Sore (adjective): Painful, aching, or tender to the touch (e.g., sore throat). 📝 Grammar Rules Covered: 1. Three Ways to Describe Symptoms: "I have a..." + noun ( "I have a headache / a fever / a stomachache" ). "My [body part] hurts" ( "My throat hurts / My back hurts"). "I feel..." + adjective ( "I feel dizzy / sick / tired" ). 2. Giving Medical Advice with "Should": Use should + base verb ("You should rest", "You should drink plenty of water" ). 3. Difference Between Ache, Hurt, and Sore: Ache (noun/verb): Continuous dull pain (headache, stomachache ). Hurt (verb): Action of causing or feeling pain ( "My leg hurts" ). Sore (adjective): Tender or painful condition ( "sore throat" ). 🗣️ Idiom of the Day: "Under the weather" — Feeling slightly sick, unwell, or tired! (e.g., "I am feeling a bit under the weather today, so I am staying in bed." ). 💬 Join the Conversation (Homework!): Have you ever had to visit a doctor or pharmacy in another country? How did you describe your symptoms? Practice using "I have a..." or "My ___ hurts" in the comments below! Nina and Leo read and reply to every comment! 👇 🔔 Support the Channel: Like this video if you enjoyed practicing your listening! Subscribe to English with Nina & Leo for simple English podcast lessons every week! #EnglishWithNinaAndLeo #LearnEnglish #DoctorEnglish #PharmacyEnglish #HealthEnglish #EnglishPodcast #EasyEnglish #PracticeMakesPerfect #EnglishForBeginners #A1A2B1English