This article from OneStopEnglish explains the most important vocabulary and expressions you need when visiting a doctor. It focuses on situational English, helping learners practice what to say in real-life medical situations.
The first part introduces essential vocabulary, such as symptoms, pain, prescription, nurse, appointment, examination. Each word is explained in context so students understand how to use it naturally.
The article then shows useful phrases to describe symptoms, for example:
- “I have a terrible headache.”
- “It started yesterday.”
- “I feel dizzy and tired.”These expressions help learners explain their health problems clearly.
Next, it includes sample dialogues between a doctor and a patient. The doctor usually starts with questions like “How long have you had this problem?” or “Where does it hurt?” The patient answers using the new vocabulary, and the doctor gives advice or a prescription.
Finally, the article offers practical exercises. Learners fill in the blanks, choose the right phrases for different situations, or role-play a doctor–patient conversation. This makes the lesson interactive and ensures students can actually use the language in real life.
The main strength of the article is that it combines vocabulary, real-life dialogues, and practice tasks, making it easier for learners to build confidence when visiting the doctor in English.
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- When was the last time you visited a doctor? How did you explain your problem?
- Do you think it is difficult to describe symptoms in English? Why or why not?
- If you were the doctor, what questions would you ask a patient?
- Imagine you feel sick while traveling abroad — what words or phrases from the article would be most useful?
- How can role-plays help you feel more confident before visiting a doctor?