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Sono malato e vado dal medico
Hero phraseandare dal medicoandare dal medico
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6 phrases from “Sono malato e vado dal medico”
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andare dal medicoHero phrase
andare dal medico
- Oh caro, dovresti proprio, andare dal medico oggi.
- La nostra espressione chiave è: andare dal medico.
avere il raffreddorePhrase 1
avere il raffreddore
- Espressione due: avere il raffreddore.
- Era inevitabile, avere il raffreddore in quel modo.
prendere le medicinePhrase 2
prendere le medicine
- Espressione tre: prendere le medicine.
- Sì, e mi ha detto di, prendere le medicine con cura.
bere acqua caldaPhrase 3
bere acqua calda
- Espressione quattro: bere acqua calda.
- Mi ha consigliato di, bere acqua calda con limone.
riposare benePhrase 4
riposare bene
- Espressione cinque: riposare bene.
- E mi ha raccomandato di, riposare bene a letto.
pronta guarigionePhrase 5
pronta guarigione
- Espressione sei: pronta guarigione!
- Nel salutarla ti ha augurato: pronta guarigione!
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Ciao Mia! Che bello vederti, oggi qui.
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00:00Intro
Hello Mia! How nice to see you here today.
Hello Ryan! How are you today? Look a bit tired.
Yes, head hurts and I feel weak.
Oh dear, you should really go to doctor today.
Exactly! That is topic of our episode.
Today we learn six expressions very useful in Italian.
Our key expression is: go to the doctor.
Expression one: go to the doctor.
Expression two: have a cold.
Expression three: take medicine.
Expression four: drink warm water.
Expression five: rest well.
Expression six: get well soon!
These phrases are essential in daily life.
Everything is explained easily for beginners.
We talk about pharmacies and honey herbal teas.
It is a beautiful episode and very useful.
Let us begin immediately with our story!
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Mia, let me tell what happened last week.
Gladly Ryan! Tell me everything, I am curious.
Was very cold, and I went out without scarf.
What carelessness! In that cold one gets sick quickly.
Next day I woke up with a strong cough.
Was inevitable to have a cold that way.
So I decided to go to family doctor.
Did you go to clinic near your home?
Yes, doctor was kind and examined me.
Did she check throat and measure fever?
Yes, and told me to take medicine carefully.
What other good advice did she give you?
Advised me to drink warm water with lemon.
Lemon with honey calms cough quickly.
And recommended resting well in bed.
Saying goodbye she wished: get well soon!
It's an affectionate wish that pleases a lot.
In Italy warm chamomile is a classic remedy.
A cup of chamomile in evening relaxes whole body.
Warms and helps sleep deep sleeps.
With these natural remedies, healed in two days.
Very happy for you, health is precious.
We must always take care of our body.
Living healthy gifts us energy and lots of joy.
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Let us review together now our six key phrases.
Expression one: go to the doctor.
When fever rises, one must go to doctor.
Expression two: have a cold.
In cold months it is normal to have cold.
Expression three: take medicine.
After main meals, convenient to take medicine.
Expression four: drink warm water.
To hydrate throat well, useful to drink warm water.
Expression five: rest well.
To recover quickly, we must rest well.
Expression six: get well soon!
To sick friends we wish warmly: get well soon!
Ryan, what do you do as soon as feeling unwell?
Team Ryan books immediately to go to doctor!
Team Mia prefers staying warm and drinking tisanes!
Quick medical diagnosis avoids unpleasant complications.
But spontaneous rest at home has great value.
And you dear listeners, which team do you prefer?
Ryan, I have an interesting question to ask you today.
Tell me Mia! I am ready to answer.
How many drink tisanes when having a cold?
I imagine more than half of all people.
According to surveys, we are over seventy percent!
Extraordinary! Warm tisanes are a true tradition.
Ginger and lemon tisane is fantastic.
A good hot chicken broth immediately gives vigor.
Nourishes lightly and warms whole chest.
Opening windows daily exchanges house air.
Clean air eliminates germs and refreshes rooms.
Eating fresh citrus provides excellent vitamin C.
Sweet oranges and mandarins are delicious and healthy.
Fresh squeezed orange juice gives right energy.
A short walk in park does good to lungs.
Breathing open air relaxes mind and body.
A hot shower with steam dissolves tension.
Water vapor frees clogged airways.
Covering neck well defends against freezing wind.
A nice soft scarf is comfortable and protective.
Sleeping eight consecutive hours regenerates all defenses.
Quiet deep sleep is best cure.
Listening to relaxing music promotes sweet rest.
Turning off screens and phones rests eyes.
Living with optimism helps overcome every illness.
A sincere smile with friends warms heart.
Loving oneself every day is true secret.
A glass of water upon waking activates organism.
Drinking constantly throughout day purifies body.
Eating steamed vegetables keeps nutrients intact.
Carrots and fresh spinach do very well to vision.
A handful of almonds daily gives pure energy.
Doing light stretching in morning awakens joints.
Walking at brisk pace stimulates heart and circulation.
Taking care of one's health is a precious gift.
Together we can cultivate a harmonious lifestyle.
Health allows us to live every day with enthusiasm.
A cup of warm milk with honey calms nerves.
Helps fall asleep sweetly without any hurry.
Eating fresh seasonal fruit gives natural wellness.
Apples, pears and sweet grapes are excellent snacks.
Taking deep breaths at window oxygenates mind.
Makes us feel immediately more serene and relaxed.
Consistency in small gestures brings big results.
Let us cultivate health every day with joy and love.
A good breakfast in morning gives lots of energy.
Whole grains and fresh fruit are perfect.
Drinking tisane at night brings sweet dreams.
Warmth of tisane relaxes whole body.
Taking care of oneself is a big joy.
Living in harmony and health is beautiful for all.
Taking a short walk after lunch makes one feel light and healthy.
Gentle movement does good to whole organism.
Drinking fennel infusion debloats and purifies.
Has delicate taste liked by young and old.
Caring for desk posture protects back.
A comfortable chair avoids useless neck tensions.
Health is true wealth of every human being.
Let us respect our body with affection every single day.
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Time has arrived for our practical quiz!
I am very ready! Ask away all questions.
Q1: Your friend coughs. What is happening?
It is very clear, he just started to have a cold.
Correct! Q2: You have high fever. What do you do?
I put on jacket and go immediately to doctor.
Q3: Doctor gives tablets. What do you do?
I listen to advice to take medicine punctually.
Q4: Throat is dry. What do you drink?
I prepare a steaming cup to drink warm water.
Q5: You feel without strength. What do you do?
I go to bed early to rest well tonight.
Q6: Meet sick colleague. What do you say?
I look with affection and say: get well soon!
Q7: What hot drink calms cough?
A warm chamomile with lemon and spoonful of honey.
Last question: What is secret to living healthy?
Eat genuine, move daily, and rest well.
Bravo Ryan! You answered everything perfectly.
Thanks Mia! With these phrases Italian becomes very easy.
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Today we learn six phrases very useful in Italian.
Go to doctor, have a cold, take medicine.
Drink warm water, rest well, and get well soon!
Here is your oral homework for tomorrow morning!
Look in mirror and repeat three times aloud:
If I am sick I go to doctor and will rest well!
And remember to drink warm water with lemon and honey!
Speaking aloud every day makes Italian fluent.
Tocca a teYour turn
Allenati con 6 situazioni verePractice with 6 real situations
1andare dal medico
You feel sick and you need help. You decide to go to the clinic. What do you say?
You feel sick and you need help. You decide to go to the clinic. What do you say?2avere il raffreddore
You woke up with a cough and a runny nose. How do you tell your friend?
You woke up with a cough and a runny nose. How do you tell your friend?3prendere le medicine
You are at the clinic. The doctor needs to check if you have a fever. What happens?
You are at the clinic. The doctor needs to check if you have a fever. What happens?4bere acqua calda
The doctor gives you medicine. You must take it at the right time. What do you say?
The doctor gives you medicine. You must take it at the right time. What do you say?5riposare bene
The doctor says water will help you get better. What do you do?
The doctor says water will help you get better. What do you do?6pronta guarigione
You still feel tired. The doctor says sleep is the best medicine. What do you do?
You still feel tired. The doctor says sleep is the best medicine. What do you do?Today's small task
Say “andare dal medico” out loud once today — if you feel unwell, use it in real life.
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