Have you ever been to the hospital for an emergency? In this conversation you will practice your English playing the part of a doctor or patient, and dealing with an injury. Try the “Creative” version with someone else, and have fun! If you need help, please try the “Completed” conversation as well.
Instructions: Complete your part using the English you already know. For help, you can look at the “Completed” conversation which has the blanks already filled in.
A: Alright, _________. Don’t panic. You’ve just had a terrible accident, and you’re in the Emergency Room at ________ Hospital.
B: What!! What am I doing here? I don’t remember anything!! Who are you?
A: I am doctor, __________.
B: What happened to me? Why am I here?
A: Well you _____(what happened)_______, and you ___(what injury)____. But don’t worry, we will take good care of you.
B: What are you going to do?
A: Now I need you to relax. We are going to give you some pain medicine to help you feel better.
B: Pain?!! What pain? I don’t feel anything on/in my ___(body part)_________.
A: Ok, that’s not good. We have to have to start operating immediately. Please don’t move, and please keep quiet.
B: Ok, doctor I’ll do my best. Thank you! (Sit still)
(Later)
A: (Wave hands in front of patient’s face) Hello? Hello? Are you awake? Can you see me?
B: Yes, I can see you. I’m awake. What happened? Where am I?
A: Do you feel any pain in your _____(what part of body)_________?
B: Ouch!! That hurts!
A: Great!! the operation was a success. We had to re-attach the nerves that were injured during your accident. You will have to rest for ___(how long)____. And in order to heal I recommend that you ______(do what?)__________. You may go now. Good bye!
B: Thank you, Doctor ________.
A: I’m just doing my job. Take care, _________. Goodbye!
Instructions: Read the conversation below with a partner, but use your own names instead.
Stephen: Alright, James. Don’t panic. You’ve just had a terrible accident, and you’re in the Emergency Room at Sunshine Hospital.
James: What!! What am I doing here? I don’t remember anything!! Who are you?
Stephen: I am doctor, Stephen.
James: What happened to me? Why am I here?
Stephen: Well you crashed your bike into a tree, and you broke your arm. But don’t worry, we will take good care of you.
James: What are you going to do?
Stephen: Now, I need you to relax. We are going to give you some pain medicine to help you feel better.
James: Pain?!! What pain? I don’t feel anything in my leg.
Stephen: Ok, that’s not good. We have to have to start operating immediately. Please don’t move, and please keep quiet.
James: Ok, doctor I’ll do my best. Thank you! (Sit still)
(Later)
Stephen: (Wave hands in front of patient’s face) Hello? Hello? Are you awake? Can you see me?
James: Yes, I can see you. I’m awake. What happened? Where am I?
Stephen: Do you feel any pain in your leg?
James: Ouch!! That hurts!
Stephen: Great!! The operation was a success. We had to re-attach the nerves that were injured during your accident. You will have to rest for 2 months. And in order to heal I recommend that you do not run or play sports until you’ve healed . You may go now. Good bye!
James: Thank you, Doctor Stephen.
Stephen: I’m just doing my job. Take care, James. Goodbye!
Lesson Details
Length: 5+ minutes
Effort: 10 minutes/ day
Price: FREE
Teacher: Stephen
Subject: Conversation
Level: Medium
Captions: English
Instructions
Step 1
Watch the Video Above
Step 2
Try Creative Conversation With Someone
Step 3
Try Completed Conversation For Help
Step 4
Look Up New Words
Question: What is your biggest challenge when trying to practice English conversation? Please tell me in the comments below!
