In this episode: (we're going to help you communicate more effectively when you go to the doctor) Más podcasts para mejorar tu ingles en: http://www.inglespodcast.com/  More podcasts to improve your English at: http://www.inglespodcast.com/  We spoke about some health vocabulary in inglespodcast.com/42 ( http://www.inglespodcast.com/2015/02/07/infinitives-with-and-without-to-perfect-passive-and-progressive-infinitives-health-vocabulary-airc42/ ) to make an appointment 'I'd like to make an appointment to see Dr.Smith' boil - forúnculo, furúnculo - inflamed, red, tender, wound weeping puss (to weep - llorar, supurar) Words to describe pain ADJ. - painful, sore, aching, agonizing VERB PHRASES - It hurts, It’s killing me, It stings, It aches, It smarts ACHES & PAINS COLLOCATIONS - acute pain, gripping pain, severe pain, agonizing pain, chronic pain, crippling pain, burning pain, stabbing pain (to stab - apuñalar) sharp pain, dull pain, shooting pain, stinging pain, throbbing pain, unbearable pain, dull ache, nagging ache/pain, stomachache, backache, headache, bellyache surgery - cirugía / doctor's office (UK) - consultorio GP = general practitioner- médico de cabecera Questions your doctor might ask: Where does it hurt? What seems to be the trouble? What are your symptoms? Do you mind if I examine you?/ I’m just going to examine you (now). Does this hurt? [DOCTOR TOUCHES YOU] Does it hurt if/when I do this? [DOCTOR TOUCHES YOU] Can/Could you describe the pain, please? Lie down/on the couch, please. Can/Could you take off your + ITEM OF CLOTHING, please? Can/Could you take of your clothes, please? [MAYBE ALL, OR DOWN TO YOUR UNDERWEAR] Can you strip off (your clothes), please? [MAYBE ALL, OR DOWN TO YOUR UNDERWEAR] Can/Could you take (nice) (big) deep breaths for me… ...In …..and….out…. Say AARRR Have you had this before? When did the pain start? - How long have you had this? Are you taking anything for it? Are you allergic to any medicine/medication? rash - sarpullido, erupción itchy - prurito, picazón, picor I’m going to (I need to) take some blood. I’m going to (I need to) run some tests. You’ll need/have to make a follow-up/further appointment for + DAY/MONTH Don’t worry! You won’t feel a thing. (Beware! This is often a lie and the doctor proceeds to do something painful to you.) You may/might feel a little prick (now)....(You will! The doctor inserts a needle in you) Health idioms: I'm feeling a bit off colour - poorly (Tom and Dick - sick) under the weather in bad shape as right as rain back on my feet in the best of health full of beans as fit as a fiddle out of sorts off colour not (feeling) the greatest/that great - classic British understatement. In fact, you probably feel...bloody awful! Italki ad read: 1­on­1 Native speakers Convenient Affordable Italki gives 100 italki credits (ITC) to each paying student For more information: inglespodcast.com/italki/ We want to say thank you to italki for sponsoring Aprender Inglés con Reza y Craig Doctor jokes Patient- Doctor, doctor. Everyone keeps ignoring me. Doc- Next! Patient- Doctor, doctor. Can you advise me about condoms for family planning, please? Doc- Certainly, sir. There are three sizes: small, medium and liar (mentiroso)! Patient- Doctor, doctor. As you can see, I have five legs! Doc- No problem, madam! Just wear these special knickers here - they’ll fit you like a glove. Patient: Doctor, I think I’m a dog Doctor: Would you please get off that sofa, sir! Patient;: Doctor, I have a piece of lettuce coming out of my bum Doctor: I’m afraid that’s only the tip of the iceberg! Patient: Doctor, On my bum I’ve got a big bruise that looks like a strawberry Doctor: I’ll give you some cream to put on it. Patient: Doctor, doctor, I've eaten something that disagrees with me. Doctor: No you haven't! ...and now it's your turn to practise your English. Do you have a question for us or an idea for a future episode? Send us a voice message and tell us what you think. www.speakpipe.