Practice Engleski at the Pharmacy
Pharmacies in Engleski-speaking countries are often your first stop for minor health issues — pharmacists give advice that would require a doctor's appointment elsewhere. This scenario teaches you to describe symptoms, ask about over-the-counter options, mention allergies, and understand dosage instructions. You'll practise the body-parts vocabulary, the verbs for 'to hurt' and 'to feel', and the polite formulas for asking 'What would you recommend?'. By the end, you'll feel confident walking into a Engleski-speaking pharmacy alone.
Sample Engleski conversation
Hello! Welcome to the pharmacy. How can I help you today?
Hello! Welcome to the pharmacy. How can I help you today?I have a terrible headache. What do you recommend?
I have a terrible headache. What do you recommend?I'm sorry to hear that. How long have you had it? I can recommend some painkillers.
I'm sorry to hear that. How long have you had it? I can recommend some painkillers.Since this morning. It won't go away.
Since this morning. It won't go away.I recommend these tablets. Take two with water, and you should feel better within an hour.
I recommend these tablets. Take two with water, and you should feel better within an hour.I'll take those. How much are they?
I'll take those. How much are they?
Što ćeš naučiti
- Describe symptoms with body-part vocabulary
- Ask for an over-the-counter recommendation
- Mention allergies and existing medications
- Understand dosage and frequency instructions
- Ask whether something requires a prescription
Često postavljana pitanja
How do I describe pain in Engleski?
There's a specific verb construction — 'My X hurts' — that differs from English. The scenario walks through the body-parts vocabulary too.
Can Engleski-speaking pharmacists prescribe medications?
Many can recommend over-the-counter options but not prescribe. The scenario teaches you to ask 'Do I need a prescription?'.
How do I ask about allergies in Engleski?
Use 'I'm allergic to…' followed by the substance. The vocabulary list includes common allergens (penicillin, peanuts, lactose, etc.).
What's the Engleski for 'twice a day' (medication frequency)?
There are specific dosage phrases that differ from everyday Engleski. The scenario rehearses 'twice a day with food', 'before meals', and 'as needed'.