It is important for health care professionals who speak English as a second language to master proper intonation and pronunciation when speaking with patients.

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 28 typical English phrases used by doctors and nurses.

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1. You need to make an appointment with a doctor.

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2. Do you have a family doctor?

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3. Are you currently taking any medications?

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4. Are you allergic to any medications?

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5. Please bring all your prescription medication.

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6. Please bring your insurance card and information.

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7. The doctor will see you now.

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8. Do you have a history of cancer, heart disease, or diabetes in your family?

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9. Do you have any chronic diseases, such as asthma or diabetes?

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10. Are you pregnant, or is it possible that you may become pregnant?

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11. How often do you exercise?

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12. Where does it hurt?

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13. Does it hurt when I press here?

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14. Please open your mouth, stick out your tongue, and say “aah”.

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15. Please undress and put on the gown.

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16. Please take a deep breath.

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17. I’m going to take your temperature.

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18. Please hold this under your tongue.

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19. You have a fever of 102 degrees.

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20. I’m going to measure your blood pressure.

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21. Here is your prescription.

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22. There are several potential side effects.

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23. You have to take this medicine with a lot of water.

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24. You can’t drink alcohol with these pills.

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25. Come back and see me in two weeks.

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26. We’re going to have to take an x-ray.

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27. We will call you with the test results.

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28. I want you to see a specialist.

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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.

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1. I have an appointment with the doctor.

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2. Here is my insurance card.

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3. Here are all my prescription medications.

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4. It hurts here.

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5. Is it broken?

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6. I haven’t been sleeping well.

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7. I have a fever.

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8. I feel dizzy and light-headed.

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9. I feel nauseous.

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10. I have diarrhea.

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

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12. Can you write me a prescription?

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13. Are there any side effects?

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14. I have gained weight recently.

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15. I exercise on a regular basis.

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16. I have a pretty healthy diet.

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17. There is no history of cancer or heart disease in my family.

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18. I am a diabetic.

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19. I am allergic to antibiotics.

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20. Do I need surgery?

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21. Can you refer me to a specialist?

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22. When is my next appointment?

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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?

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2. Who’s calling, please?

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

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4. I’ll put Mr. Smith on.

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5. I’ll transfer you.

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

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7. No. I’ll call back later.

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

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

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10. Could I take your number?

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11. Can I leave a message?

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12. Ok. I’ll let him know.

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13. I’ll ask him to call you back.

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14. I’ll pass on the message.

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

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16. How can I help you?

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17. Is now a convenient time to talk?

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18. I am a little busy right now.

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19. Would you like me to call you back?

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20. When is a good time to call?

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21. Could you send me an email to confirm that?

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22. I am not sure I understand. What do you mean by that?

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23. It’s a bad line. Could you please speak up?

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24. Sorry, could you speak more slowly, please?

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25. Sorry, could you say that again?

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26. I didn’t catch your last name.

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27. How do you spell that?

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28. Just to check that I am clear on this…

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29. Just to make sure I understand it correctly…

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30. I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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31. Thanks for calling. I’ll speak to you later.

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32. Thank you very much for your help.

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33. You’re welcome.

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