Intermediate Level Dialogues - At the Doctor's

1. Hello. This is Richard Brown. I'd like to make an appointment to see Dr. Habi.
2. Certainly. What seems to be the problem?

1. I'd like to have my annual check-up.
2. Fine. When would you be available to come in to see Dr. Habi?

1. Any day next week in the morning would be great.
2. How about next Thursday at 10 o'clock?

1. That sounds fine. Thank you.
2. We'll see you next Thursday Mr. Brown. Goodbye.

1. Hello, what's the matter?
2. Good morning. I have a terrible ache in my lower back.

1. How long has your back been bothering you?
2. I've been having pain for about the last two weeks.

1. Do you have any history of back problems?
2. No, this is the first time.

1. Are you taking any medicine at the moment?
2. No, just an aspirin from time to time to kill the pain.

1. OK. Let's have a look at your back. Please take off your shirt ....

make an appointment
What (seems) is the problem...?
What's the matter ...?
check-up
ache
pain
history of ... problems
medicine
aspirin

• Making Suggestions
• On the Telephone
• Seeing a Doctor
• Getting Fit
• Describing a Friend - Uses of 'Like'
• Imagining - Conditional Use
• Work Experience - Use of the Present Perfect