Choosing a Health Checkup Package
A patient discusses their needs and medical history with clinic staff to select the most suitable health checkup package from various options.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
comprehensive
This means complete and thorough, covering all important parts. Use it when describing a full medical exam, like 'a comprehensive checkup' to show it includes many tests.
overwhelmed
This describes feeling too much pressure or confusion from too many choices. In conversations, say 'I'm overwhelmed by the options' when you need help deciding something.
recommend
To suggest something as the best choice. It's polite to use in service situations, like 'I recommend this package' when giving advice to someone.
family history
This refers to diseases or health issues that run in your family. Mention it during doctor visits, like 'I have a family history of heart disease' to help get better medical advice.
cardiovascular
Related to the heart and blood vessels. Use it in health contexts, such as 'cardiovascular screenings' to talk about heart health tests.
fatigued
Feeling very tired or lacking energy. Describe your symptoms with it, like 'I feel fatigued sometimes' when discussing health concerns with a doctor.
beneficial
Something that is helpful or good for you. Use it to explain advantages, like 'This will be beneficial for your health' when recommending options.
scheduling
The process of arranging a time for an event, like an appointment. Say 'scheduling an appointment' when booking something in advance.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Can you help me choose the most suitable one?
This is a polite request for assistance in making a decision. It's useful when you're confused by options, like in shopping or medical choices. The structure uses 'can you help me' for asking favors, and 'most suitable' means the best fit.
Could you tell me your age, gender, and if you have any existing medical conditions?
This sentence asks for personal information politely. Use it in professional settings like clinics to gather details. 'Could you' makes it indirect and courteous; the list after 'and' shows multiple items connected by 'and' and 'if' for conditions.
I'd highly recommend our 'Executive Health' package.
This expresses a strong suggestion. It's great for giving advice in service roles. 'I'd highly recommend' uses contraction for 'I would' and 'highly' to emphasize strength; the package name is in quotes for specific reference.
That sounds promising.
A positive response showing interest. Use it when something seems good but you want more info. 'Sounds' agrees with the idea, and 'promising' means it has potential benefits, common in casual agreements.
Does it also cover general health markers like liver function, kidney function, and blood sugar levels?
This asks if something includes additional items. Useful for clarifying details in purchases or services. The question starts with 'does it,' lists examples with 'like,' and uses 'and' to connect the last two items.
Okay, that clarifies things.
This means the information has made something clear. Say it after explanations to show understanding. 'Okay' is a filler for agreement, and 'clarifies' is present tense showing the action of making clear.
Do you have any preferred dates or times in mind?
This inquires about someone's availability politely. Use it when booking appointments. 'Do you have' asks possession, 'preferred' means favorite choice, and 'in mind' idiomatically means thinking of something.