Child care emergency 1 - English for new immigrants

VOCABULARY BUILDER:

Nausea = A feeling like you want to vomit/throw up

To run a fever = To have a fever

Cast = A solid object around a broken bone, which helps heal the bone

Hereditary = Running in the family; something that you might get from your mother, father, etc.

To faint = To lose consciousness; to pass out

THINGS TO LISTEN FOR:

Is he/she responsive? = Is he/she conscious? Is he/she awake and aware?

We'll have to run some tests. = We have to do some tests.

We'll have to give him a painkiller. = We have to give him something to relieve the pain.

Is he/she allergic to any medications? = Does he/she have a bad physical reaction after taking a certain kind of medication?

TRY ALL OF OUR PRACTICE TESTS FOR NEW IMMIGRANTS:

At the pharmacy
Talking to the doctor
At the vet
Health care/health insurance
Talking to the landlord
At the post office
Talking to the plumber
Getting a mobile phone (cellphone)
At the library
At the airport
Talking to the dentist
Talking to the police
Renting an apartment
Public transportation
Arranging utilities (electricity, etc.)
Getting a driver's license
Daycare 1
Daycare 2
Child care emergency
Buying a car
Talking about mental health/emotional problems
At the bank
Talking to immigration officers 1
Talking to immigration officers 2

ABOUT THIS SECTION: We have created this "life-skills" section for newcomers to an English-speaking country to be able to practice English related to things you might have to do every day. The new vocabulary you learn will help you integrate into society and make life in your new country easier. Most of these questions use our patented approach, which combines both grammar and vocabulary training, and spans a range of levels from low-intermediate to low-advanced.

LIFE-SKILLS ENGLISH FOR NEWCOMERS: CHILD CARE EMERGENCY 1