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Alex: Hello, everyone! Welcome back to ClearTalk English, your favorite podcast for practicing everyday English.
Emma: Welcome, friends! We are so happy you are listening to us today.
Alex: Today, Emma, I have to be honest with you. I am not feeling very well.
Emma: Oh no, Alex! You look a little tired. What is the matter?
Alex: I think I might be sick. My head hurts, and I feel very warm.
Emma: That sounds unpleasant. But it makes a perfect topic for today's episode!
Alex: That is true! When you travel or live abroad, getting sick can be scary.
Emma: Yes, it is very important to know how to explain your feelings to a doctor.
Alex: Exactly. Today, we are learning how to talk about health problems in simple, clear English.
Emma: We will practice useful phrases to describe pain, symptoms, and illness.
Alex: We will also learn how to understand what the doctor tells you to do.
Emma: And later in the episode, I will pretend to be your clinic doctor, Alex!
Alex: That sounds wonderful. I definitely need some medical advice right now.
Emma: Do not worry, Doctor Emma is here to help you get better.
Alex: Our goal today is to help all our beginner listeners feel confident at the clinic.
Emma: You do not need big medical words. Simple words work best.
Alex: That is so true. Clarity is always the most important thing.
Emma: So sit back, relax, and let us begin our lesson together.
Alex: Grab your notebook, and let us jump into Act Two!
Emma: Let us start by talking about common symptoms and how to describe them.
Alex: When you walk into a clinic, the doctor will usually ask a friendly opening question.
Emma: They often say, 'What seems to be the problem today?' or 'How can I help you?'
Alex: Another common question is, 'How are you feeling today?'
Emma: When the doctor asks that, you can start by describing your main problem.
Alex: For example, you can say, 'I feel sick,' or 'I am not feeling well.'
Emma: Notice the difference. You say, 'I am sick,' not 'I have sick.'
Alex: Yes! 'Sick' is an adjective. So you use the verb 'to be'.
Emma: That is a very common mistake for English learners, so remember: 'I am sick.'
Alex: Now, let us talk about pain. How do we explain where it hurts?
Emma: There are two easy ways. You can use the word 'ache' or the verb 'hurts'.