At the pharmacy

Develop health and services through a focused vocabulary itinerary.

The situation

A visitor explains a minor health problem and follows advice from a pharmacist.

  • Prendi questa medicina dopo cena.· Take this medicine after dinner.
  • Scusi, vada allo sportello numero tre.· Excuse me, go to counter number three.
  • Non andare via, per favore.· Do not go away, please.
  • Non apra la porta.· Do not open the door.

Target language in context

The goal is to explain a simple health or service problem and understand instructions. Read the models first for meaning, then notice the forms that carry the message.

  • Mi dica il problema, per favore.· Tell me the problem, please.
  • Prendilo con un po’ d’acqua.· Take it with a little water.
  • Quante compresse devo prendere? Ne deve prendere due.· How many tablets must I take? You must take two.
  • Buongiorno, ho mal di gola. Che cosa posso prendere?· Good morning, I have a sore throat. What can I take?