It is important for English learners to master proper intonation and pronunciation when speaking with a doctor, a nurse, or a pharmacist.

ALTA’s accent reduction training includes interactive homework lessons featuring recordings of real-world scenarios, such as A Visit to the Doctor.

The following recordings (MP3 files that you can listen to repeatedly, or download for use on any media player) will guide you through 22 typical English phrases used during a doctor’s visit.

Listen, repeat, and practice!

1. I have an appointment with the doctor. Listen

2. Here is my insurance card. Listen

3. Here are all my prescription medications. Listen

4. It hurts here. Listen

5. Is it broken? Listen

6. I haven’t been sleeping well. Listen

7. I have a fever. Listen

8. I feel dizzy and light-headed. Listen

9. I feel nauseas. Listen

10. I have diarrhea. Listen

11. I’ve had these symptoms for a week. Listen

12. Can you write me a prescription? Listen

13. Are there any side effects? Listen

14. I have gained weight recently. Listen

15. I exercise on a regular basis. Listen

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Among the most difficult things for English learners to master is proper intonation and pronunciation when speaking over the phone. Part of ALTA’s accent reduction training includes interactive homework lessons featuring recordings of real-world scenarios.

The following recordings (MP3 files that you can listen to repeatedly, or download for use on any media player) will guide you through 33 typical English phrases used during telephone conversation in a professional setting. Listen, repeat, and practice!

1. Hello. Could I speak to Mr. John Smith, please? Listen

2. Who’s calling, please? Listen

3. One moment, please. I’ll put you through. Listen

4. I’ll put Mr. Smith on.Listen

5. I’ll transfer you. Listen

6. I am afraid the line’s busy. Would you like to hold? Listen

7. No. I’ll call back later. Listen

8. Could you tell me who is responsible for…? Listen

9. Could I speak with someone who deals with…? Listen

10. Could I take your number? Listen

11. Can I leave a message? Listen

12. Ok. I’ll let him know. Listen

13. I’ll ask him to call you back. Listen

14. I’ll pass on the message. Listen

15. I got your message. I’m returning your call. Listen

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Word Stress is the distribution of stresses within a polysyllabic word. If you’re training to improve your English pronunciation, it is important to place the emphasis on the correct syllable.

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