Lesson 37 – Explaining a Health Problem While Travelling
🎯 Lesson goal
You will practise explaining a health problem during travel. You will learn to describe symptoms and ask for help politely.
💬 Travel dialogue
🧳 Hello, I am not feeling well today.
🏨 I’m sorry to hear that. What kind of problem do you have?
🧳 I have a headache and a sore throat.
🏨 Do you have a fever or other symptoms?
🧳 Yes, I feel a bit tired and my body aches.
🏨 I understand. Have you been able to rest or take any medicine?
🧳 I tried to rest, but I don’t have any medicine here.
🏨 I can call a doctor or suggest the nearest pharmacy. What do you prefer?
🧳 Could you please call a doctor for me? I want to know what to do.
🏨 Sure, I will contact a doctor now. Meanwhile, please sit down here.
🧳 Thank you very much. How long will it take for the doctor?
🏨 The doctor should arrive in about 20 minutes.
🧳 That is good to hear. What should I do if I feel worse?
🏨 Please call the reception immediately or use this emergency number.
🧳 I understand. Thank you for your help and advice.
🧠 Explanation
This lesson helps you explain health problems when travelling. You practise describing symptoms clearly. It is useful for asking for help politely in hotels or travel situations.
🧳 Survival English
🧳 I am feeling sick. (Explain your health problem.)
🧳 Can you call a doctor, please? (Request medical help politely.)
🧳 What should I do if I feel worse? (Ask for advice on next steps.)
💡 Common English mistake
❌ I have headache and sore throat.
✅ I have a headache and a sore throat.
🔊 Pronunciation
Practice the ‘th’ sound in ‘throat’. Place your tongue gently between your teeth and blow air softly.
🌍 Travel tip
Always keep your health insurance card or contact information handy when travelling. It helps get medical help faster.
🎧 Listen and repeat
🎧 Hello, I am not feeling well today.
🎧 I have a headache and a sore throat.
🎧 Yes, I feel a bit tired and my body aches.
🎧 I tried to rest, but I don’t have any medicine here.
🎧 Could you please call a doctor for me? I want to know what to do.
🎧 Thank you very much. How long will it take for the doctor?
🎧 That is good to hear. What should I do if I feel worse?
🎧 I understand. Thank you for your help and advice.
🧩 Mini Practice
Repeat these sentences aloud.
Say: I’ve had stomach pain since this morning.
Ask: Can you tell me where the nearest clinic is?
Say: I also feel dizzy and weak.
Ask: Do I need to see a doctor now?
Say: I need medicine for a fever, please.
Ask: Is the hospital far from here?
Ask: Can you call emergency services for me?
Say: I have an allergy to some medication.
Ask: What symptoms should I watch for?
Say: Please help me find a pharmacy nearby.
🧳 Glossary
| English | Meaning |
|---|---|
| headache | Pain in the head that can be sore or sharp. |
| sore throat | Pain or irritation in the throat, often causing discomfort. |
| fever | A high body temperature, often a sign of illness. |
| medicine | Drugs or pills used to treat health problems. |
| clinic | A small medical center where you can see a doctor. |
| allergy | An unusual reaction of the body to some foods or medicine. |
| emergency | A serious or dangerous situation needing immediate help. |
| symptom | A sign or feeling that shows you might be sick. |
✅ Quick check
Can you understand the dialogue and repeat the important sentences?