What Would You Say?
Give advice: Your friend wants to buy a $1,500 phone, but they don't have much money. What would you say?
Honestly, I wouldn't buy it right now. If I were you, I'd wait for a sale or compare prices first.
Call a doctor's office and explain why you'd like to make an appointment.
Hi, I'd like to make an appointment. I've had a sore throat and a fever for three days.
How is the person in the photo feeling? (Slide 1 of Powerpoint)
Dizzy
Say the sentence naturally using reductions and linking:
I am going to call the doctor.
I'm gonna call the doctor.
Say the sentence naturally, using the American flap and/or assimilation where appropriate:
I got it.
I god it. (American flap)
Your classmate tells you they just got approved for their first credit card. What would you say?
No way! That's awesome! Congratulations! What kind of card did you get?
The doctor asks, "What's been bothering you?" Describe at least two symptoms.
I've had a sore throat, a cough, and a headache since Monday.
Explain what a copay is to a new international student.
A copay is the amount you pay when you visit the doctor or pick up medicine. Your insurance pays the rest.
Say the sentence naturally using reductions and linking:
I have to leave work early today.
I hafta leave work early today.
Say the sentence naturally, using the American flap and/or assimilation where appropriate:
Better get some water.
Beder get some wader. (American flap)
Give advice: Your roommate says they're feeling a little better and want to cancel tomorrow's doctor's appointment. What would you say?
Honestly, I think you should still go. The thing is, sometimes you feel better for a day, but you're not completely better yet.
Before leaving your appointment, ask two important questions about your illness or medicine.
How often should I take this medicine?
Should I take it with food?
When should I come back if I don't feel better?
What word describes how this person feels? (Slide 3 of Powerpoint)
Nauseous
Say the sentence naturally using reductions and linking:
Let me check my credit score.
Lemme check my credit score.
Say the sentence naturally, using the American flap and/or assimilation where appropriate:
Did you call the pharmacy?
Didja call the pharmacy? (Assimilation)
Your friend says, "I don't think my credit score is important." What would you say?
Explain to your friend why they might be wrong, and give advice.
Actually, I think it is. The thing is, your credit score can affect whether you get a loan or even an apartment. If I were you, I'd check it regularly.
You finished all your medicine, but you're still sick. Call your doctor's office, explain the situation, and ask what you should do next.
(Try and use vocabulary such as prescription, refill, pharmacy, medicine, appointment.)
Hi, I finished my medicine, but I'm still sick. Can I get a refill, or do I need another appointment? Should I go back to the pharmacy?
Explain what a credit score is.
A credit score is a number that shows how well you borrow and pay back money. Banks use it when you apply for loans or credit cards.
Say the sentence naturally using reductions and linking:
What are you going to do after class?
Whatcha gonna do after class?
Say the sentence naturally, using the American flap and/or assimilation where appropriate:
Would you like another appointment?
Wouldja like another appointment? (Assimilation and American flap)
Your friend is moving to the U.S. next month and asks, "What should I know?"
Give them advice using some of the target phrases from week 4.
Honestly, there are a few things you should know. The thing is, a good credit score is really important here. If I were you, I'd open a bank account as soon as possible and find a primary care doctor. I mean, it'll make life much easier.
Your friend just moved to the U.S. and has never used health insurance before. Explain how health insurance works and give them two pieces of advice before they go to the doctor.
Explain concepts such as: health insurance, copay, primary care doctor, insurance card, etc.
The thing is, health insurance helps pay for your medical care, but you usually have a copay. If I were you, I'd find a primary care doctor first and always bring your insurance card to your appointment.
Explain the difference between a prescription and a refill.
A prescription is the doctor's order for medicine. A refill lets you get more of the same medicine without getting a new prescription from your doctor.
Say the sentence naturally using reductions and linking:
I'd like to make an appointment because I've had a sore throat for three days.
Students produce the whole sentence naturally with appropriate reductions and linking.
Say the sentence naturally, using the American flap and/or assimilation where appropriate:
What did you do after you got your medicine?
Whaddidja do after ya god your medicine? (Assimilation and American flap)