Description
💊 How do you ask for medicine at a pharmacy abroad when you don't know what to say in English?
Imagine you're traveling overseas. Your throat starts to hurt, you have a mild cough, and you need to visit a pharmacy. You know a little English, but how do you explain your symptoms, ask about medicine, or understand the pharmacist's instructions?
In this Slow English Listening episode, follow Ken and Yuki through a realistic pharmacy conversation. Starting with a simple sentence — "I have a sore throat" — they learn how to describe symptoms, ask for recommendations, understand medicine labels, check possible side effects, and ask important questions before taking medication.
What if the pharmacist speaks too quickly? What if you're unsure how often to take the medicine? Or what if you need to ask whether it is safe to take with another medicine?
The conversation explores these everyday situations through short, natural English questions and gentle explanations. You don't need long sentences or perfect grammar. Sometimes, one clear question is enough to keep the conversation moving.
🎧 SLOW ENGLISH • REAL-LIFE TRAVEL CONVERSATION
Practice practical English for visiting a pharmacy abroad, especially if you're an adult beginner or returning to English after many years.
In this episode, you'll hear useful expressions for:
Explaining a sore throat, cough, fever, and other symptoms.
Asking a pharmacist for medicine recommendations.
Checking dosage, timing, allergies, and possible side effects.
Understanding labels and asking someone to repeat an explanation.
Asking when to seek medical advice if symptoms continue or worsen.
The dialogue is spoken slowly and clearly, with natural pauses and repeated useful expressions. Listen at your own pace and become more familiar with the English you may need during your next trip.
🇯🇵 海外旅行中、急に喉が痛くなったら、薬局でどう伝えますか？この動画では、症状の説明、薬の相談、飲み方や副作用の確認など、旅行先で役立つ英会話をゆっくり学べます。60代から英語を学び直す方にもおすすめのリスニング練習です。
⏱️ CHAPTERS — REAL-LIFE PHARMACY ENGLISH
00:00 INTRO
00:34 PART 1 — AT THE COUNTER
01:01 PART 2 — SORE THROAT
01:23 PART 3 — HOW LONG?
01:42 PART 4 — THE COUGH
02:01 PART 5 — FEVER
02:20 PART 6 — OTHER SYMPTOMS
02:40 PART 7 — DON'T TRY TO DIAGNOSE YOURSELF
03:03 PART 8 — ALLERGIES
03:22 PART 9 — CURRENT MEDICINES
03:44 PART 10 — SHOWING A MEDICATION LIST
04:06 PART 11 — ASKING FOR A RECOMMENDATION
04:29 PART 12 — LOZENGES
04:55 PART 13 — TABLET, LIQUID OR LOZENGE
05:09 PART 14 — I PREFER TABLETS
05:28 PART 15 — DROWSINESS
05:49 PART 16 — DRIVING AND DROWSINESS
06:08 PART 17 — HOW OFTEN?
06:32 PART 18 — HOW MUCH?
06:44 PART 19 — WITH FOOD?
07:04 PART 20 — BEFORE OR AFTER MEALS
07:23 PART 21 — CAN I TAKE THIS WITH MY OTHER MEDICINE?
07:50 PART 22 — DON'T GUESS ABOUT COMBINATIONS
08:10 PART 23 — GENERIC OPTION
08:32 PART 24 — BRAND VS GENERIC
08:53 PART 25 — READING THE LABEL
09:09 PART 26 — CAN YOU READ THIS FOR ME?
09:29 PART 27 — CAN YOU EXPLAIN THIS?
09:52 PART 28 — SIDE EFFECTS
10:19 PART 29 — WHAT SHOULD I WATCH FOR?
10:37 PART 30 — WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR
11:00 PART 31 — HOW LONG SHOULD I WAIT?
11:18 PART 32 — IF IT GETS WORSE
11:37 PART 33 — SIMPLE SYMPTOM LANGUAGE
11:59 PART 34 — NOT TOO MUCH DETAIL
12:16 PART 35 — ASKING ABOUT SUGAR
12:36 PART 36 — ASKING ABOUT INGREDIENTS
12:55 PART 37 — EASY TO CARRY
13:16 PART 38 — WATER
13:37 PART 39 — DRY HOTEL ROOM
13:54 PART 40 — BUYING ONLY WHAT YOU NEED
14:12 PART 41 — WHICH ONE IS EASIEST?
14:32 PART 42 — CHECKING ONE LAST TIME
14:50 PART 43 — COULD YOU SAY THAT AGAIN?
15:07 PART 44 — WRITE IT DOWN
15:25 PART 45 — TAKING A PHOTO OF THE LABEL
15:44 PART 46 — PRICE
16:01 PART 47 — SMALLER PACKAGE
16:23 PART 48 — THE IMPORTANT PART
16:37 PART 49 — CHECKOUT
16:54 PART 50 — RECEIPT
17:08 PART 51 — LEAVING THE PHARMACY
17:25 PART 52 — THE MOST IMPORTANT PHRASE
17:48 PART 53 — PHARMACY REVIEW 1
18:11 PART 54 — PHARMACY REVIEW 2
18:34 PART 55 — PHARMACY REVIEW 3
18:56 PART 56 — PHARMACY REVIEW 4
19:16 PART 57 — SIMPLE FRAMEWORK
19:44 PART 58 — FINAL LISTENING MOMENT
💬 A LITTLE ENGLISH PRACTICE
Imagine you're visiting a pharmacy abroad. What would you say first?
"I have a sore throat."
"Can you recommend something?"
"Could you say that again, please?"
Choose one phrase and practice saying it slowly. You can also share your answer in the comments.
🌿 One symptom at a time. One question at a time. One sentence at a time.
This episode is for English listening practice, not medical advice. Always check medication instructions with a qualified healthcare professional.
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