Going to the doctor - Online English vocabulary for immigrants / life skills

VOCABULARY BUILDER:

House calls = When a doctor visits a patient at the patient's house

Ache = Pain

Immune system =
The parts of the body that fight illnesses, infections, etc.

Dehydrated = The state of not having enough water in your body

Side effect = A secondary effect, often negative, that a medicine or procedure might cause

THINGS TO LISTEN FOR:

You have food poisoning. = You've eaten something that made you sick.

I'm going to refer you to a specialist. = I'm going to send you to see a doctor that specializes in your illness/condition.

You'll have to fast for 12 hours. = You won't be able to eat for 12 hours.

You have an iron deficiency. = You don't have enough iron (in your blood).

The tests were inconclusive. = The tests didn't have a clear positive or negative result.

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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 NEW IMMIGRANTS: GOING TO THE DOCTOR