The course · track

Health

The body and the mind. 2 units, 10 scenes, each one played three ways. Tracks open the moment your level allows, independent of the road: this is the one to pick when this is what your week needs.

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Unit 1 of 2 · A2 and up

The body

Dentist, optician, physio, the ER.After this unitSay where it hurts and since when · Ask what, how much, how long · Give your history and allergies · Ask what can wait
5 scenes

Scene 1 · 3 min · Prima plays the dentist

The dentist

A dental chair.

A1 · A2 Beginner
A calm dentist. Say which tooth hurts and since when.
B1 · B2 Intermediate
A dentist with a treatment plan. Ask what the treatment is, how much, and whether it hurts.
C1 · C2 Advanced
A dentist who recommends a lot of work. Ask what is urgent and what can wait.
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Scene 2 · 3 min · Prima plays the optician

The eye test

An optician.

A1 · A2 Beginner
An optician with a chart. Read the letters and say when it is blurry.
B1 · B2 Intermediate
An optician with frames. Describe your symptoms, choose frames, ask about lenses.
C1 · C2 Advanced
An optician upselling coatings. Get what you need and nothing more.
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Scene 3 · 3 min · Prima plays the physiotherapist

The physio

A treatment room.

A1 · A2 Beginner
A physio who asks where. Say where it hurts and what you did.
B1 · B2 Intermediate
A physio with exercises. Describe the injury and understand the exercises.
C1 · C2 Advanced
A physio who says stop running for two months. Negotiate a plan you can keep.
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Scene 4 · 3 min · Prima plays the triage nurse

The emergency room

A hospital reception.

A1 · A2 Beginner
A triage nurse with a form. Say what happened and where it hurts.
B1 · B2 Intermediate
A nurse with questions. Give your history and allergies, understand the wait.
C1 · C2 Advanced
A nurse who says it is not urgent. Explain why it is, calmly.
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Scene 5 · finale · 3 min · Prima plays the pharmacist

Refill a prescription

A pharmacy counter.

A1 · A2 Beginner
A pharmacist who knows you. Ask for your medicine with the prescription.
B1 · B2 Intermediate
A pharmacist with a generic. Ask about side effects and the generic.
C1 · C2 Advanced
A pharmacist who says the prescription expired. Find a solution today.
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Unit 2 of 2 · B1 and up

The mind

Therapy, stress, trainers, sick days.After this unitSay why you came · Accept help · Set your pace · Hand over a task
5 scenes

Scene 1 · 3 min · Prima plays a therapist

The first session

A therapist's office.

A1 · A2 Beginner
A therapist who listens. Say why you came in three sentences.
B1 · B2 Intermediate
A therapist who asks what you hope for. Describe what has been hard and what you hope for.
C1 · C2 Advanced
A therapist who asks the hard question. Answer honestly.
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Scene 2 · 3 min · Prima plays a friend who notices

Talk about stress

A walk with a friend.

A1 · A2 Beginner
A friend who asks if you are okay. Say you are tired and why.
B1 · B2 Intermediate
A friend who offers help. Explain the pressure and accept help.
C1 · C2 Advanced
A friend who gives unwanted advice. Redirect kindly.
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Scene 3 · 3 min · Prima plays a personal trainer

The gym trainer

A gym floor.

A1 · A2 Beginner
A trainer who asks your goal. Say your goal and how often you can come.
B1 · B2 Intermediate
A trainer with a plan. Agree the plan, ask about form and diet.
C1 · C2 Advanced
A trainer who pushes too hard. Set your pace.
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Scene 4 · 3 min · Prima plays a dietitian

The nutrition consult

A clinic.

A1 · A2 Beginner
A dietitian who asks about your day. Say what you eat in a day.
B1 · B2 Intermediate
A dietitian with suggestions. Discuss changes and a realistic plan.
C1 · C2 Advanced
A dietitian who wants to cut everything. Negotiate what you will actually do.
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Scene 5 · finale · 3 min · Prima plays your boss

Call in sick

A phone call at 8 a.m..

A1 · A2 Beginner
A boss who says get well. Say you are sick and will not come in.
B1 · B2 Intermediate
A boss who asks about the deadline. Explain, hand over one task, say when you will be back.
C1 · C2 Advanced
A boss who sighs. Stay firm and professional.
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