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At the emergency room in English (beginner)
Beginner English for at the emergency room. Key line: “Hi, I'd like to see a *doctor*.”
Full script
Lin
Hi, I'd like to see a doctor.
Them
Sure. What seems to be wrong?
Lin
My stomach hurts, and I feel dizzy.
Them
Okay. Can you walk by yourself?
Lin
Yes, but I may hug the trash can.
Them
Got it. Please sit here.
Lin
Thanks. Do I need any forms?
Them
Just one—and the can needs space.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
See a doctor
✓ I'd like to see a doctor.Say you want medical help.
You can start with this at the ER desk
Stomach pain
✓ My stomach hurts.Say you have stomach pain.
Body part + hurts
Dizzy
✓ I feel dizzy.Say you feel dizzy.
feel + condition
Forms
✓ Do I need any forms?Ask if paperwork is needed.
Ask this before paperwork
Quick answers
See a doctor: what to say in English
Say “I'd like to see a doctor.” — say you want medical help. You can start with this at the ER desk.
Stomach pain: what to say in English
Say “My stomach hurts.” — say you have stomach pain. Body part + hurts.
Dizzy: what to say in English
Say “I feel dizzy.” — say you feel dizzy. feel + condition.
Forms: what to say in English
Say “Do I need any forms?” — ask if paperwork is needed. Ask this before paperwork.