Lesson 15 – Taking medicine correctly
🎯 Lesson Goal
Learn how to talk about taking medicine correctly in English. Practice useful phrases to understand and follow medicine instructions.
🩺 Doctor Dialogue
🩺 You should take the medicine after meals.
🙂 How many times a day do I take it?
🩺 Take it twice a day, in the morning and at night.
🙂 Can I take it with water?
🩺 Yes, drink a full glass of water with the medicine.
🙂 What if I forget to take it?
🩺 Take it as soon as you remember.
🙂 Is it okay to stop the medicine when I feel better?
🩺 You should finish all the medicine, even if you feel good.
🙂 Thank you. I understand how to take the medicine now.
🧠 Explanation
This lesson teaches you how to talk about taking medicine. You practice asking and answering about medicine times and rules. It helps you feel safe and clear.
🚑 Medical Survival English
🩺 I need medicine.
🩺 How do I take this?
🩺 Can I drink water with it?
🩺 When should I take it?
🔊 Pronunciation Tip
Medicine is pronounced MED-uh-sin. Say the first part clearly.
💡 Medical Tip
Always ask the doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand how to take your medicine.
🎧 Listen and Repeat
🎧 How many times a day do I take it?
🎧 Can I take it with water?
🎧 What if I forget to take it?
🎧 Is it okay to stop the medicine when I feel better?
🎧 Thank you. I understand how to take the medicine now.
🧩 Mini Practice
Practice answering aloud.
How often do I take this?
I take medicine twice a day.
Can I take it with food?
I drink water with the medicine.
What do I do if I forget?
I take the medicine in the morning.
Should I finish all the medicine?
I will finish all the medicine.
📘 Medical Glossary
| English | Meaning |
|---|---|
| medicine | A drug to help you feel better. |
| dose | The amount of medicine you take at one time. |
| after meals | Take medicine after you eat food. |
| morning | The start of the day. |
| night | The end of the day. |
| forget | Not remember to do something. |
| finish | Take all the medicine given. |
| glass of water | A cup filled with water to drink. |
✅ Quick Check
Can you understand the dialogue? Can you repeat the important medical phrases?