Speaking
Survival Phrases
The exact phrases you need for real life abroad — with practice dialogues and audio, for every level.
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ALL TOPICS Greetings & Socializing Eating & Drinking Out Travel & Transport Hotels & Accommodation Shopping & Money Health & Pharmacy Banking & Daily Admin Renting & Housing Everyday Services Emergencies & Safety Work & Study
Health & Pharmacy
Doctors, pharmacies, and describing symptoms.
B1
At the Pharmacy
Use these phrases at the pharmacy to describe symptoms in more detail, ask about dosage, prescriptions, and side effects, and get advice from the pharmacist.
B1
Making a Doctor Appointment
Use these phrases to call a clinic, explain how urgent your situation is, ask about available appointment times, and register as a new patient.
B1
Describing Symptoms
Use these phrases to describe pain, fever, and allergies to a doctor, and to understand what they recommend.
B1
At the Dentist
Use these phrases at the dentist to describe a toothache or sensitivity, ask about fillings, extractions, anesthetic, and cost.