English phrasebook
At the Chemist in English
Practise buying medicine at a chemist in English. You have a headache: describe it, answer the pharmacist's questions and pay.
Situation: A chemist's shop. Goal: Get medicine for a headache.
The whole conversation, line by line
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Pharmacist
Good morning. Can I help you?
You
Yes, please. I've had a bad headache since this morning.
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Pharmacist
I'm sorry to hear that. Do you have a temperature or feel sick?
You
No, just the headache. And I feel a bit tired.
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Pharmacist
Are you taking any other medicine at the moment?
You
No, I'm not taking anything else.
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Pharmacist
In that case, I'd recommend paracetamol. Take two tablets with water, up to four times a day.
You
Thank you. How often can I take them?
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Pharmacist
Every four to six hours, and no more than eight tablets in one day. Do you want a small or a large packet?
You
A small packet is fine, thank you.
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Pharmacist
That's three pounds forty, please. Would you like a bag?
You
No, thank you. Can I pay by card?
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Pharmacist
Of course. Just tap your card here. Get well soon!
You
Thank you very much. Goodbye!
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