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Health

The body and the mind. 2 units, 10 lessons, each one played three ways. Topics open the moment your level allows, independent of the main path: pick this one when it is what your week needs.

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Unit 1 of 2 · Elementary and up

The body

Dentist, optician, physio, the ER.You'll learn toSay where it hurts and since when · Ask what, how much, how long · Give your history and allergies · Ask what can wait
5 lessons

Lesson 1 · 3 min · Prima plays the dentist

The dentist

A dental chair.

Beginner
A calm dentist. Say which tooth hurts and since when.
Intermediate
A dentist with a treatment plan. Ask what the treatment is, how much, and whether it hurts.
Advanced
A dentist who recommends a lot of work. Ask what is urgent and what can wait.
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Lesson 2 · 3 min · Prima plays the optician

The eye test

An optician.

Beginner
An optician with a chart. Read the letters and say when it is blurry.
Intermediate
An optician with frames. Describe your symptoms, choose frames, ask about lenses.
Advanced
An optician upselling coatings. Get what you need and nothing more.
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Lesson 3 · 3 min · Prima plays the physiotherapist

The physio

A treatment room.

Beginner
A physio who asks where. Say where it hurts and what you did.
Intermediate
A physio with exercises. Describe the injury and understand the exercises.
Advanced
A physio who says stop running for two months. Negotiate a plan you can keep.
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Lesson 4 · 3 min · Prima plays the triage nurse

The emergency room

A hospital reception.

Beginner
A triage nurse with a form. Say what happened and where it hurts.
Intermediate
A nurse with questions. Give your history and allergies, understand the wait.
Advanced
A nurse who says it is not urgent. Explain why it is, calmly.
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Lesson 5 · final lesson · 3 min · Prima plays the pharmacist

Refill a prescription

A pharmacy counter.

Beginner
A pharmacist who knows you. Ask for your medicine with the prescription.
Intermediate
A pharmacist with a generic. Ask about side effects and the generic.
Advanced
A pharmacist who says the prescription expired. Find a solution today.
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Unit 2 of 2 · Intermediate and up

The mind

Therapy, stress, trainers, sick days.You'll learn toSay why you came · Accept help · Set your pace · Hand over a task
5 lessons

Lesson 1 · 3 min · Prima plays a therapist

The first session

A therapist's office.

Beginner
A therapist who listens. Say why you came in three sentences.
Intermediate
A therapist who asks what you hope for. Describe what has been hard and what you hope for.
Advanced
A therapist who asks the hard question. Answer honestly.
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Lesson 2 · 3 min · Prima plays a friend who notices

Talk about stress

A walk with a friend.

Beginner
A friend who asks if you are okay. Say you are tired and why.
Intermediate
A friend who offers help. Explain the pressure and accept help.
Advanced
A friend who gives unwanted advice. Redirect kindly.
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Lesson 3 · 3 min · Prima plays a personal trainer

The gym trainer

A gym floor.

Beginner
A trainer who asks your goal. Say your goal and how often you can come.
Intermediate
A trainer with a plan. Agree the plan, ask about form and diet.
Advanced
A trainer who pushes too hard. Set your pace.
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Lesson 4 · 3 min · Prima plays a dietitian

The nutrition consult

A clinic.

Beginner
A dietitian who asks about your day. Say what you eat in a day.
Intermediate
A dietitian with suggestions. Discuss changes and a realistic plan.
Advanced
A dietitian who wants to cut everything. Negotiate what you will actually do.
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Lesson 5 · final lesson · 3 min · Prima plays your boss

Call in sick

A phone call at 8 a.m..

Beginner
A boss who says get well. Say you are sick and will not come in.
Intermediate
A boss who asks about the deadline. Explain, hand over one task, say when you will be back.
Advanced
A boss who sighs. Stay firm and professional.
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