Neighbor Post-Injury/Minor Illness
One neighbor notices another has a visible minor injury (e.g., a sprained ankle) or hears they had a minor cold, and politely inquires about their recovery.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
nasty
Means unpleasant or severe, like a bad cold. Use it to describe something uncomfortable, e.g., 'a nasty headache.'
lingering
Means something that lasts longer than expected, like a cough that doesn't go away quickly. Common in health contexts.
appreciate
To feel grateful for someone's kindness or help. It's polite to say this when thanking someone for caring.
mend
To recover from illness or injury. Often used in 'on the mend' to mean getting better.
rush
To hurry or do something too quickly. In advice, 'don't rush' means take your time to avoid problems.
out and about
Means going outside and being active in daily life. Use it when noticing someone's absence, like 'I didn't see you out and about.'
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
How are you doing now?
This is a polite way to ask about someone's current health after hearing they were unwell. It's useful for casual check-ins; 'how are you doing' is informal for 'how is your condition?'
I'm much better, thanks for asking.
A common response to health inquiries, showing improvement and politeness. 'Much better' means significantly improved; use it to update friends on recovery.
That's good to hear.
Expresses relief or happiness about positive news. It's a simple, empathetic reply in conversations; great for showing you care without saying much.
Take it easy still.
Advice to relax and not overdo activities during recovery. 'Take it easy' is an idiom for rest; 'still' emphasizes continuing caution. Use when encouraging someone to heal slowly.
Glad you're on the mend!
Shows happiness that someone is recovering. 'On the mend' is an idiom meaning getting better; exclamation adds warmth. Perfect for ending health chats positively.
See you around.
A casual goodbye meaning we'll meet again soon, often used with neighbors or acquaintances. It's informal and friendly; no specific grammar, just a common phrase for partings.