EverydayBeginner
Getting a vaccine in English (beginner)
Beginner English for getting a vaccine. Key line: “Hi, I'd like a *vaccine*, *please*.”
Full script
Lin
Hi, I'd like a vaccine, please.
Them
Sure. Do you have an appointment?
Lin
No, but can I wait here?
Them
Yes. Are you okay with needles?
Lin
Yes... I just don't look.
Them
No problem. Please roll up your sleeve.
Lin
Okay. If I sing, just ignore me.
Them
Deal. I hear singing means you're brave.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
polite ask
✓ I'd like a vaccine, please.Polite way to ask
I'd like > I want
appointment
✓ Do you have an appointment?Check-in Q
Use have an appointment
wait here
✓ Can I wait here?Ask to stay
wait + place
roll up
✓ Please roll up your sleeve.Nurse says this
roll up = pull up
Quick answers
polite ask: what to say in English
Say “I'd like a vaccine, please.” — polite way to ask. I'd like > I want.
appointment: what to say in English
Say “Do you have an appointment?” — check-in Q. Use have an appointment.
wait here: what to say in English
Say “Can I wait here?” — ask to stay. wait + place.
roll up: what to say in English
Say “Please roll up your sleeve.” — nurse says this. roll up = pull up.