HEALTHCARE ENGLISH

Healthcare English

Learn practical English for reception, symptoms, pharmacy, tests, dentistry, telemedicine, vaccination, and discharge instructions.

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20 LESSONS • 30 MINUTES EACH

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01At the Reception Desk02Describing Symptoms03Explaining Pain04At the Pharmacy05Medical History06Tests and Results07Medicine Instructions08At the Dentist09Urgent Care10Follow-up Care11Booking by Phone12Telehealth Visit13Eye Clinic14Skin Care Advice15Nutrition Consultation16Vaccination Visit17Physiotherapy Session18Mental Wellbeing Check19Child Health Visit20Discharge Instructions
HEALTHCARE ENGLISH • LESSON 01 • 30 MINUTES

At the Reception Desk

Today I can: register for a clinic visit and provide personal details.

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1 Start · 2m 2 Picture Words · 6m 3 Listen · 5m 4 Fill Gaps · 5m 5 Easy English · 4m 6 Speak · 3m 7 Role-play · 3m 8 Check · 2m

1LET’S START

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Look at the illustration and say what situation you see.
What could you say first in “At the Reception Desk”?

2PICTURE WORDS

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Tap each speaker, listen, and repeat twice.
reception desk
patient form
date of birth
insurance card
waiting area
check-in kiosk

3LISTEN & SAY

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Listen once, then repeat each line with your teacher.

AGood morning. I have a clinic visit at ten.

BPlease complete this patient form.

AMay I also see your insurance card?

BCertainly. Where is the waiting area?

4FILL THE GAPS & SWITCH

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Complete Part A as Speaker B. Then switch: complete Part B as Speaker A. Speak every completed line aloud.

PART A

Teacher reads A • Student completes and speaks B

AGood morning. I have a clinic visit at ten.

BPlease complete this .

AMay I also see your insurance card?

BCertainly. Where is the ?

PART B

Teacher reads B • Student completes and speaks A

A morning. I have a clinic visit at ten.

BPlease complete this patient form.

AMay I also see your ?

BCertainly. Where is the waiting area?

5EASY ENGLISH

Easy rule

Use “I have…” to state a booking and “May I…?” to ask politely.

Model: I have a clinic visit at ten.

6SPEAK IT

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Listen to the model, then say it three times without reading.

I have a clinic visit at ten.

7ROLE-PLAY

STUDENT A

You are the receptionist. Request the required details.

STUDENT B

You are the patient. Register and ask where to wait.

8QUICK CHECK

HEALTHCARE ENGLISH • LESSON 02 • 30 MINUTES

Describing Symptoms

Today I can: describe common symptoms clearly.

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1LET’S START

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Look at the illustration and say what situation you see.
What could you say first in “Describing Symptoms”?

2PICTURE WORDS

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Tap each speaker, listen, and repeat twice.
sore throat
stomachache
dizziness
nausea
skin rash
swelling

3LISTEN & SAY

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Listen once, then repeat each line with your teacher.

AWhat symptoms are you having?

BI have a sore throat and some dizziness.

ADo you also feel nausea?

BA little, and I noticed a skin rash.

4FILL THE GAPS & SWITCH

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Complete Part A as Speaker B. Then switch: complete Part B as Speaker A. Speak every completed line aloud.

PART A

Teacher reads A • Student completes and speaks B

AWhat symptoms are you having?

BI have a and some dizziness.

ADo you also feel nausea?

BA little, and I noticed a .

PART B

Teacher reads B • Student completes and speaks A

A symptoms are you having?

BI have a sore throat and some dizziness.

ADo you also feel ?

BA little, and I noticed a skin rash.

5EASY ENGLISH

Easy rule

Use “I have…” for a symptom and “I feel…” for a condition.

Model: I have a sore throat and I feel dizzy.

6SPEAK IT

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Listen to the model, then say it three times without reading.

I have a sore throat and I feel dizzy.

7ROLE-PLAY

STUDENT A

You are the nurse. Ask about symptoms.

STUDENT B

You are the patient. Describe two symptoms and when they began.

8QUICK CHECK

HEALTHCARE ENGLISH • LESSON 03 • 30 MINUTES

Explaining Pain

Today I can: explain where pain is and what it feels like.

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1LET’S START

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Look at the illustration and say what situation you see.
What could you say first in “Explaining Pain”?

2PICTURE WORDS

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Tap each speaker, listen, and repeat twice.
pain scale
sharp pain
dull ache
throbbing
constant pain
comes and goes

3LISTEN & SAY

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Listen once, then repeat each line with your teacher.

AWhere does it hurt?

BI have a sharp pain in my shoulder.

AIs it constant or does it come and go?

BIt comes and goes, and it is six on the pain scale.

4FILL THE GAPS & SWITCH

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Complete Part A as Speaker B. Then switch: complete Part B as Speaker A. Speak every completed line aloud.

PART A

Teacher reads A • Student completes and speaks B

AWhere does it hurt?

BI have a in my shoulder.

AIs it constant or does it come and go?

BIt comes and goes, and it is six on the .

PART B

Teacher reads B • Student completes and speaks A

A does it hurt?

BI have a sharp pain in my shoulder.

A it constant or does it come and go?

BIt comes and goes, and it is six on the pain scale.

5EASY ENGLISH

Easy rule

Describe pain with an adjective and rate it from zero to ten.

Model: It is a dull ache, about four out of ten.

6SPEAK IT

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Listen to the model, then say it three times without reading.

It is a dull ache, about four out of ten.

7ROLE-PLAY

STUDENT A

You are the clinician. Ask about location, type, and intensity.

STUDENT B

You are the patient. Explain the pain precisely.

8QUICK CHECK

HEALTHCARE ENGLISH • LESSON 04 • 30 MINUTES

At the Pharmacy

Today I can: understand medicine instructions at a pharmacy.

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1LET’S START

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Look at the illustration and say what situation you see.
What could you say first in “At the Pharmacy”?

2PICTURE WORDS

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Tap each speaker, listen, and repeat twice.
prescription
dosage
tablet
capsule
side effect
refill request

3LISTEN & SAY

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Listen once, then repeat each line with your teacher.

AI am here to collect this prescription.

BThe dosage is one tablet every eight hours.

AAre there any side effects?

BYou may feel sleepy. Call us when you need a refill.

4FILL THE GAPS & SWITCH

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Complete Part A as Speaker B. Then switch: complete Part B as Speaker A. Speak every completed line aloud.

PART A

Teacher reads A • Student completes and speaks B

AI am here to collect this prescription.

BThe is one tablet every eight hours.

AAre there any side effects?

B may feel sleepy. Call us when you need a refill.

PART B

Teacher reads B • Student completes and speaks A

AI am here to collect this .

BThe dosage is one tablet every eight hours.

AAre there any s?

BYou may feel sleepy. Call us when you need a refill.

5EASY ENGLISH

Easy rule

Use “How often should I…?” to check medicine instructions.

Model: How often should I take this tablet?

6SPEAK IT

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Listen to the model, then say it three times without reading.

How often should I take this tablet?

7ROLE-PLAY

STUDENT A

You are the pharmacist. Explain dosage and side effects.

STUDENT B

You are the customer. Check how to use the medicine.

8QUICK CHECK

HEALTHCARE ENGLISH • LESSON 05 • 30 MINUTES

Medical History

Today I can: answer questions about medical history.

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1LET’S START

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Look at the illustration and say what situation you see.
What could you say first in “Medical History”?

2PICTURE WORDS

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Tap each speaker, listen, and repeat twice.
allergic reaction
chronic condition
previous surgery
family history
medication list
medical record

3LISTEN & SAY

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Listen once, then repeat each line with your teacher.

ADo you have any chronic conditions?

BNo, but I had previous surgery five years ago.

AIs there anything important in your family history?

BYes. It is written in my medical record.

4FILL THE GAPS & SWITCH

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Complete Part A as Speaker B. Then switch: complete Part B as Speaker A. Speak every completed line aloud.

PART A

Teacher reads A • Student completes and speaks B

ADo you have any chronic conditions?

BNo, but I had five years ago.

AIs there anything important in your family history?

BYes. It is written in my .

PART B

Teacher reads B • Student completes and speaks A

ADo you have any s?

BNo, but I had previous surgery five years ago.

AIs there anything important in your ?

BYes. It is written in my medical record.

5EASY ENGLISH

Easy rule

Use the present for current conditions and the past for earlier treatment.

Model: I had surgery five years ago, but I take no regular medicine.

6SPEAK IT

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Listen to the model, then say it three times without reading.

I had surgery five years ago, but I take no regular medicine.

7ROLE-PLAY

STUDENT A

You are the clinician. Review the patient’s history.

STUDENT B

You are the patient. Explain relevant past and current information.

8QUICK CHECK

HEALTHCARE ENGLISH • LESSON 06 • 30 MINUTES

Tests and Results

Today I can: follow instructions for common medical tests.

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1LET’S START

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Look at the illustration and say what situation you see.
What could you say first in “Tests and Results”?

2PICTURE WORDS

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Tap each speaker, listen, and repeat twice.
blood pressure
temperature reading
urine sample
X-ray scan
laboratory
test result

3LISTEN & SAY

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Listen once, then repeat each line with your teacher.

AFirst, I will check your blood pressure.

BDo I also need an X-ray scan?

AYes, and the laboratory needs a urine sample.

BWhen will the test result be ready?

4FILL THE GAPS & SWITCH

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Complete Part A as Speaker B. Then switch: complete Part B as Speaker A. Speak every completed line aloud.

PART A

Teacher reads A • Student completes and speaks B

AFirst, I will check your blood pressure.

BDo I also need an ?

AYes, and the laboratory needs a urine sample.

BWhen will the be ready?

PART B

Teacher reads B • Student completes and speaks A

AFirst, I will check your .

BDo I also need an X-ray scan?

AYes, and the laboratory needs a .

BWhen will the test result be ready?

5EASY ENGLISH

Easy rule

Use “need to” for required tests and “will” for expected results.

Model: You need to provide a sample before the scan.

6SPEAK IT

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Listen to the model, then say it three times without reading.

You need to provide a sample before the scan.

7ROLE-PLAY

STUDENT A

You are the technician. Explain each test step.

STUDENT B

You are the patient. Confirm what happens and when results arrive.

8QUICK CHECK

HEALTHCARE ENGLISH • LESSON 07 • 30 MINUTES

Medicine Instructions

Today I can: follow detailed instructions for taking medicine.

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1LET’S START

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Look at the illustration and say what situation you see.
What could you say first in “Medicine Instructions”?

2PICTURE WORDS

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Tap each speaker, listen, and repeat twice.
take with food
empty stomach
twice daily
before bedtime
avoid driving
complete the treatment

3LISTEN & SAY

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Listen once, then repeat each line with your teacher.

ATake this medicine twice daily with food.

BShould I take the other one before bedtime?

AYes, and avoid driving if you feel sleepy.

BUnderstood. I will complete the treatment.

4FILL THE GAPS & SWITCH

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Complete Part A as Speaker B. Then switch: complete Part B as Speaker A. Speak every completed line aloud.

PART A

Teacher reads A • Student completes and speaks B

ATake this medicine twice daily with food.

BShould I take the other one ?

AYes, and avoid driving if you feel sleepy.

BUnderstood. I will .

PART B

Teacher reads B • Student completes and speaks A

ATake this medicine with food.

BShould I take the other one before bedtime?

AYes, and if you feel sleepy.

BUnderstood. I will complete the treatment.

5EASY ENGLISH

Easy rule

Use imperatives for instructions and “should” to confirm them.

Model: Take one capsule with food twice daily.

6SPEAK IT

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Listen to the model, then say it three times without reading.

Take one capsule with food twice daily.

7ROLE-PLAY

STUDENT A

You are the pharmacist. Give clear medicine instructions.

STUDENT B

You are the patient. Repeat the instructions to confirm them.

8QUICK CHECK

HEALTHCARE ENGLISH • LESSON 08 • 30 MINUTES

At the Dentist

Today I can: describe a dental problem and understand treatment.

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1LET’S START

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Look at the illustration and say what situation you see.
What could you say first in “At the Dentist”?

2PICTURE WORDS

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Tap each speaker, listen, and repeat twice.
tooth sensitivity
cavity
dental filling
sore gums
flossing
dental checkup

3LISTEN & SAY

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Listen once, then repeat each line with your teacher.

AWhat brings you in today?

BI have tooth sensitivity and sore gums.

AI can see a cavity that needs a dental filling.

BHow often should I come for a dental checkup?

4FILL THE GAPS & SWITCH

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Complete Part A as Speaker B. Then switch: complete Part B as Speaker A. Speak every completed line aloud.

PART A

Teacher reads A • Student completes and speaks B

AWhat brings you in today?

BI have and sore gums.

AI can see a cavity that needs a dental filling.

BHow often should I come for a ?

PART B

Teacher reads B • Student completes and speaks A

A brings you in today?

BI have tooth sensitivity and sore gums.

AI can see a that needs a dental filling.

BHow often should I come for a dental checkup?

5EASY ENGLISH

Easy rule

Use “It hurts when…” to explain what triggers dental pain.

Model: It hurts when I drink something cold.

6SPEAK IT

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Listen to the model, then say it three times without reading.

It hurts when I drink something cold.

7ROLE-PLAY

STUDENT A

You are the dentist. Ask questions and explain treatment.

STUDENT B

You are the patient. Describe the problem and ask about care.

8QUICK CHECK

HEALTHCARE ENGLISH • LESSON 09 • 30 MINUTES

Urgent Care

Today I can: communicate essential information in an urgent situation.

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1LET’S START

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Look at the illustration and say what situation you see.
What could you say first in “Urgent Care”?

2PICTURE WORDS

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Tap each speaker, listen, and repeat twice.
urgent care
paramedic
unconscious
short of breath
check a pulse
first-aid kit

3LISTEN & SAY

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Listen once, then repeat each line with your teacher.

AWe need urgent care. Someone is unconscious.

BIs the person breathing?

AThey are short of breath, but I can check a pulse.

BA paramedic is on the way. Bring the first-aid kit.

4FILL THE GAPS & SWITCH

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Complete Part A as Speaker B. Then switch: complete Part B as Speaker A. Speak every completed line aloud.

PART A

Teacher reads A • Student completes and speaks B

AWe need urgent care. Someone is unconscious.

B the person breathing?

AThey are short of breath, but I can check a pulse.

BA is on the way. Bring the first-aid kit.

PART B

Teacher reads B • Student completes and speaks A

AWe need . Someone is unconscious.

BIs the person breathing?

AThey are , but I can check a pulse.

BA paramedic is on the way. Bring the first-aid kit.

5EASY ENGLISH

Easy rule

Give short, direct facts and follow emergency instructions immediately.

Model: The person is conscious but short of breath.

6SPEAK IT

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Listen to the model, then say it three times without reading.

The person is conscious but short of breath.

7ROLE-PLAY

STUDENT A

You are the emergency operator. Ask concise questions.

STUDENT B

You are the caller. Report the situation and follow directions.

8QUICK CHECK

HEALTHCARE ENGLISH • LESSON 10 • 30 MINUTES

Follow-up Care

Today I can: discuss recovery and follow-up care.

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1LET’S START

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Look at the illustration and say what situation you see.
What could you say first in “Follow-up Care”?

2PICTURE WORDS

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Tap each speaker, listen, and repeat twice.
recovery period
follow-up visit
wound care
physical therapy
work clearance
warning sign

3LISTEN & SAY

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Listen once, then repeat each line with your teacher.

AYour recovery period should be about two weeks.

BWhen is my follow-up visit?

ANext Thursday. Continue wound care and physical therapy.

BWhat warning sign should make me call sooner?

4FILL THE GAPS & SWITCH

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Complete Part A as Speaker B. Then switch: complete Part B as Speaker A. Speak every completed line aloud.

PART A

Teacher reads A • Student completes and speaks B

AYour recovery period should be about two weeks.

BWhen is my ?

ANext Thursday. Continue wound care and physical therapy.

BWhat should make me call sooner?

PART B

Teacher reads B • Student completes and speaks A

AYour should be about two weeks.

BWhen is my follow-up visit?

ANext Thursday. Continue and physical therapy.

BWhat warning sign should make me call sooner?

5EASY ENGLISH

Easy rule

Use “continue,” “stop,” and “return” to discuss the next stage of care.

Model: Continue wound care until your follow-up visit.

6SPEAK IT

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Listen to the model, then say it three times without reading.

Continue wound care until your follow-up visit.

7ROLE-PLAY

STUDENT A

You are the clinician. Explain the recovery plan.

STUDENT B

You are the patient. Confirm activities and warning signs.

8QUICK CHECK