Describe symptoms and visit the doctor.
At the doctor:
| English | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Fever | I have a fever. | |
| Sore throat | I have a sore throat. | |
| Appointment | I made an appointment. | |
| Pharmacy | The pharmacy is open. | |
| Prescription | The doctor gave a prescription. | |
| Sick | I feel sick today. |
| Word | Phonetic | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Prescription | prɪˈskrɪpʃən | Note the "pre-scrip-tion" |
| Pharmacy | ˈfɑːməsi | The "ph" sounds like "f" |
| Symptom | ˈsɪmptəm | The "p" is pronounced |
"I have a..." for illness: Use "have" + a/an: I have a cold, I have a headache. For "flu" no article: I have the flu.
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