Grammar

Grammar Focus

There are some useful expressions that will help you to incorporate the previous vocabulary. Read the following conversation examples and pay attention to their structure and to how each expression is used. Then, practice reading the conversations with a partner:

What's the matter? 

How do you feel? 

Have you seen a doctor? 

Do you know about ___? 

You need to take/drink/stay in bed etc. 

What are the symptoms of ____?
What does the doctor suggest you?

What are some sexual diseases? 
I have a...
I have been feeling ...
My stomach/head/... hurts
I feel sick/ill

CONVERSATION ONE

Ana: Hi, Paul, how are you today?
Paul: Not too good.
Ana: What's the matter?
Paul: I am not sure, it is my stomach, it feels funny.
Ana: Have you seen a Doctor?
Paul: No yet, but I am on my way now.
Ana: Good, wish you the best!


CONVERSATION TWO

Victor: Do you know about gastritis?
George: Oh yeah! I used to have problems with that.
Victor: What are the symptoms of gastritis?
George: Well, you feel your stomach is burning. You need to drink aloe vera.

CONVERSATION THREE

Jane: What are some sexual diseases?
Marie: Why do you ask?
Jane: I have to write a paper on that.