German · BeginnerIch bin krank und gehe zum Arzt

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00:00Intro
Hello Mia! Nice to see you again today.
Hello Lukas! How are you today?
I am great, thank you very much!
But you look a bit tired.
Yes, my head hurts, I feel weak.
You should maybe go to doctor today.
That is exactly our topic today!
We learn today six very useful expressions.
Our main expression is: go to doctor.
Expression one is: go to the doctor.
Expression two is: have a cold.
Expression three is: take medicine.
Expression four is: drink tea.
Expression five is: stay in bed.
Expression six is: get well soon.
These words help you at every doctor visit.
Also for beginners, everything is easy to understand.
We talk about family doctors and warm chamomile tea.
This will be a great episode again.
Let us start directly with the story!
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Mia, let me tell what happened.
Gladly Lukas, what happened to you?
Last week it was very cold outside.
In autumn the weather often gets uncomfortable.
Next morning, I woke up sick.
So you had gotten a cold.
Exactly, I thought: I must go to doctor.
Did you go directly to your family doctor?
Yes, I called and made an appointment.
Did you have to sit long in waiting room?
No, after twenty minutes, it was my turn.
The doctor examined you thoroughly.
She examined my throat and measured fever.
What did she advise you then?
I should take medicine and drink lots of tea.
And of course you should rest well.
She also said I should stay in bed.
At parting she said: Get well soon!
That is a warm German idiom.
In Germany many drink herbal tea for cold.
Chamomile tea and sage tea are very popular.
Warm tea soothes the whole throat.
With some honey, it tastes very delicious.
The doctor visit gives one lots of security.
After three days rest, I was fit again.
That truly makes me very happy for you!
One truly must listen to one's body.
Health is the most important in whole life.
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Let us look at the six expressions.
Expression one is: go to the doctor.
When sick, one should go to doctor.
Expression two is: have a cold.
With cough and sniffles, one has a cold.
Expression three is: take medicine.
One should take the medicine punctually.
Expression four is: drink tea.
With sore throat it helps to drink warm tea.
Expression five is: stay in bed.
When weak, one must stay in bed.
Expression six is: get well soon.
To sick friends we wish: Get well soon!
Lukas, what do you do when getting sick?
Team Lukas goes immediately on day one to doctor!
Team Mia stays home and drinks tea!
The doctor knows exactly which medicine helps.
Staying in bed gives the body lots of rest.
What do you think? Write to us!
Lukas, I have a question for you.
What kind of question, dear Mia?
How many Germans drink tea when having a cold?
I guess maybe about sixty percent?
It is actually over eighty percent!
Wow, drinking tea is truly a tradition.
Herbal tea simply belongs to getting healthy.
Walks in fresh air also do very good.
Movement strengthens the immune system every day.
Drinking enough water helps the body.
Fresh vegetables and fruit are indispensable.
That's how one stays fit and always cheerful.
We should take good care of ourselves every day.
A warm footbath helps wonderfully for relaxing.
That warms the feet before sleeping.
Regular airing brings fresh air into the room.
Fresh air ensures a clear head.
Healthy food tastes good and gives lots of strength.
A warm chicken soup does the soul good.
It warms from inside and provides energy.
Good sleep heals almost every little cold.
One feels newborn after that.
We wish all listeners best health!
Take good care of yourselves every day!
Fresh lemons contain very much vitamin C.
A hot lemon tastes fresh and helps.
Ginger tea is also popular especially in winter.
Ginger warms the body from head to toe.
One simply cuts fresh ginger slices.
Then one pours boiling water over it.
Let steep ten minutes and enjoy warm.
That chases the cold away in no time!
Natural home remedies are simply worth gold.
They strengthen our defenses in a gentle way.
A spoon of honey soothes the irritated throat.
That tastes wonderfully sweet and feels good.
Warm wool blankets make the evening really cozy.
Reading a good book relaxes the mind.
Listening to soft music calms nerves immensely.
Relaxation is the best medicine for the body.
Regular breaks at work are very important.
Short stretching exercises loosen tight muscles.
A deep breath at the window refreshes head.
That's how one recharges new energy for day.
Positive thinking supports body's own healing.
A smile on the face chases every sorrow.
Laughing together with friends makes happy.
Good mood is contagious and healthy!
Adequate sleep at night acts like fountain of youth.
Eight hours sleep give body full strength.
Fresh water in morning wakes up circulation.
A healthy breakfast delivers important nutrients.
Oatmeal with fresh berries tastes fantastic.
That keeps full long and gives energy.
Daily movement keeps muscles and joints fit.
Taking stairs instead of elevator is good start.
Every little step counts for health.
Together a healthy lifestyle is twice as fun!
A warm bath in the evening relaxes muscles.
Warm water soothes whole body wonderfully.
A few drops of lavender oil smell wonderful.
Lavender helps particularly well for quick sleep.
After bath one slips into warm socks.
Then one covers up and sleeps peacefully.
A restful sleep gifts strength for day.
That's how one starts morning fresh and cheerful.
Fresh air in bedroom is also very important.
One opens the window wide before going to bed.
That ensures oxygen the whole night through.
Fresh cool air lets one sleep deeper.
Regular movement in fresh air strengthens heart.
A thirty-minute walk daily works true wonders.
One breathes deeply in and lets all worries go.
Nature gifts us quiet and inner balance.
Colorful flowers and green trees delight the mind.
Beautiful landscapes let us forget daily stress.
Being active together connects and brings great joy.
We motivate each other every single day.
Health is the most valuable good we possess.
Let us take good care of it and be grateful.
A balanced nutrition delivers vitamins and minerals.
Fresh apples and pears taste wonderfully juicy.
Nuts and seeds contain many healthy fats.
A handful of nuts daily strengthens brain.
Herbs like thyme and rosemary refine every dish.
They not only taste good but heal too.
Drinking enough keeps skin elastic and fresh.
Two liters of water daily are best recommendation.
With a slice of lemon water tastes even better.
That makes healthy drinking lots of fun!
Fresh air in the morning chases tiredness away.
A few deep breaths awaken vital spirits.
Stretching after getting up loosens the body.
One feels immediately much more supple.
Warm muesli with nuts gives long lasting strength.
It supplies the brain with valuable energy.
Whoever eats good breakfast starts day successfully.
That strengthens concentration at work.
Adequate sleep remains the best medicine.
It heals body in a completely natural way.
We should always care for our body well.
Health is the most beautiful gift in life.
Laughing strengthens heart and defenses.
Humor brings joy into every daily life.
A short power nap often works true wonders.
One wakes up refreshed and full of energy.
Short breaks keep us fit the whole day.
That way we stay healthy and always cheerful!
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Now we test your knowledge in practical test!
I am ready, ask me everything!
Q1: Your colleague coughs. What does he have?
He clearly has a cold!
Correct! Q2: You have fever. What do you do?
I dress up and will go to doctor!
Q3: Pharmacist gives tablets. What do you do?
I will take the medicine punctually!
Q4: Throat is dry. What helps?
I boil water to drink warm tea!
Q5: You feel weak. What do you do?
I will stay in bed for the day!
Q6: Your neighbor is sick. What do you say?
I smile kindly and say: Get well soon!
Q7: What helps in cold weather?
Put on warm clothes and drink hot tea!
Last question: How does one recover best?
Sleep a lot and simply stay in bed!
Great! You answered all questions perfectly!
With these expressions I feel confident.
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Today we learned six important expressions.
Go to doctor, have a cold, take medicine.
Drink tea, stay in bed and get well soon!
Here comes your speaking homework for tomorrow morning!
Say in front of mirror three times aloud:
I have a cold, I must go to doctor!
And do not forget to drink lots of tea!
Speaking aloud improves pronunciation quickly.

Key phrases

6 to keep
zum Arzt gehen
zum Arzt gehen
Du solltest heute, vielleicht zum Arzt gehen.
eine Erkältung haben
eine Erkältung haben
Ausdruck zwei ist: eine Erkältung haben.
Medizin nehmen
Medizin nehmen
Ausdruck drei ist: Medizin nehmen.
Tee trinken
Tee trinken
Ausdruck vier ist: Tee trinken.
im Bett bleiben
im Bett bleiben
Ausdruck fünf ist: im Bett bleiben.
Gute Besserung
Gute Besserung
Ausdruck sechs ist: Gute Besserung.

Du bist dran

Your turn
laut sagen
Today's small task

Say “zum Arzt gehen” out loud once today — if you feel unwell, use it in real life.

cocoaIch bin krank und gehe zum Arzt
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