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Checking on a sick friend in English (beginner)
Beginner English for checking on a sick friend. Key line: “How are you feeling now?”
Full script
Lin
Hey Ben, can I come see you?
Them
Sure. I look awful, but come in.
Lin
How are you feeling now?
Them
A little better. My head still hurts.
Lin
Can I get you some soup?
Them
Yes, please. My tea tastes like nothing.
Lin
Do you need anything else?
Them
A new nose, please. Soup is fine.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Ask how they are
✓ How are you feeling now?Ask about their condition
Better than How are you? when sick
Visit them
✓ Can I come see you?Ask to visit them
Ask this before going over
Offer help
✓ Can I get you some soup?Offer to bring soup
get = bring/make here
Anything else
✓ Do you need anything else?Ask if they need more
else goes after anything
Quick answers
Ask how they are: what to say in English
Say “How are you feeling now?” — ask about their condition. Better than How are you? when sick.
Visit them: what to say in English
Say “Can I come see you?” — ask to visit them. Ask this before going over.
Offer help: what to say in English
Say “Can I get you some soup?” — offer to bring soup. get = bring/make here.
Anything else: what to say in English
Say “Do you need anything else?” — ask if they need more. else goes after anything.