Idioms/Expressions
Please tell me the meaning of the sentence:
"I am feeling under the weather."
I feel sick.
Please answer the question:
"When would you like an appointment?"
Example:
"I would like an appointment on Tuesday at 1:00 PM, please."What is a loan?
A loan is money you borrow from the bank.
Answer the question:
How many years of experience do you have?Example:
I have worked as a nanny for six years in New York City.
What is a shopping basket?
It is a basket you carry in your arms while shopping. You put the groceries in the basket.
Please tell me the meaning of the expression:
"Give me a hand."
Please help me.
Please answer the question:
"What is your insurance?"
Example:
I have United Healthcare.
What is interest?
There are two kinds of interest:
1. Extra money you pay the bank for borrowing from them.
2. Money you receive from the bank when you keep your money in a savings account.
(either answer is fine)
Answer the question:
What education do you have?
Example:
I graduated high school in Nepal.
How do you say the word "aisle?" What is an aisle?
An aisle is a row you walk in in a grocery store. You pronounce the word like EYE-al
Please tell me the meaning of the sentence:
"I think it's time to call it a day."
I think it's time to stop working.
What does the following sentence mean:
"do you have any openings next week?"
What is the difference between a credit card and a debit card?
A credit card uses money you borrow from the bank. A debit card uses your own money that is in your bank account.
Answer the question:
What skills do you have?
Example:
I am trained in CPR. I can change diapers and also cook for children. I am hardworking and get along well with children.
Name two sections in a grocery store.
Produce section
Frozen food section
Refrigerated section
Deli section
Household items section
What does it mean to "cut corners?"
OR
What does it mean if someone is "cutting corners?"
They are doing something poorly to save time or money.
OR
They are doing something poorly because they don't want to work hard.
Please do a role play of a patient and a doctor's office staff member. The patient is calling the doctor's office to make an appointment.
Example:
HS: What is your name?
P: My name is _____________________
HS: Can you spell it for me please?
P: (Spells name)
HS: What is your insurance?
P: My insurance is _____________________
HS: What is your member ID number?
P: My member ID number is _________________
HS: When would you like an appointment?
P: Do you have any openings next week?
HS: Yes, we have availability at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, April 16. Does that work for you?
P: Yes, thank you. That is a good time.
HS: OK, sounds good. I will book you for that time. Is there anything else I can help you with?
P: No thank you.
HS: OK, thank you and please arrive 20 minutes early for your appointment.
P: Thank you, goodbye.
What is the difference between a checking account and a savings account?
A checking account is for everyday purchases. It is easy to access the money from a checking account in an ATM or using a check.
A savings account is for long-term savings. You can receive interest from the bank when you keep money in a savings account.
Tell me about yourself.
Example:
My name is Dolma Lama. I have worked as a cook for six years at restaurants in New York City. I have worked in all different types of restaurants including Nepali, Chinese, and American restaurants. I am interested in working at your restaurant because I like the food and heard it is a good place to work.
What is in the produce section?
Fresh fruits and vegetables
What does it mean if I say that something "is getting out of hand?"
It means it is out of control.
Please do a role play of a doctor and a patient. The patient is sick and needs to be referred to a specialist.
Example:
Patient: Hi Doctor.
Doctor Jones (PCP): Hello. How are you?
P: I am not well.
D: I am sorry to hear that. What is wrong?
P: My head hurts. I have headaches, and my eyes hurt. I think I need to see an Eye Doctor to check out my eyes for new glasses. Can you please refer me to an Eye Doctor for my eyesight?
D: Yes. I will send a referral to Dr. Ting in our computer system.
P: Thank you. Can I go straight to Dr. Ting’s today?
D: No. You will still need to call Dr. Ting’s office to make an appointment. When you call, tell them that Doctor Jones sent a referral through the computer system.
P: Thank you.
What is the difference between a check and a money order?
A check is a piece of paper you receive from your bank. Often you can receive the paper for free. You use it to pay people.
A money order can be used in the same way as a check. But, a money order costs money to buy. You can buy a money order at a post office or drug store.
Why did you leave your last job?
Example:
The children I nannied for grew up and they don't need a nanny anymore.
What is a counter?
A counter is similar to a table. You probably have counters in your kitchen. There is also a deli counter at the grocery store.