Week 26, Lesson 51, Monday
See a doctor
A visit to the doctor follows a script: what's wrong, for how long, open your mouth. Learn both parts, and nothing will surprise you.
1Recap 5 minutes
Three questions from Week 25, before anything new.
2Goal 1 minute
I can make an appointment, describe my problem to a doctor and follow instructions.
3The lesson 20 minutes
In this lesson
- Going to the doctor
- What the doctor says
Going to the doctor
At the doctor's. Read both parts before the rules.
| Russian | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Мне ну́жно к врачу́. | I need to see a doctor. |
| Я хочу́ записа́ться к врачу́. | I'd like to make an appointment. |
| Вчера́ я был у врача́. | Yesterday I was at the doctor's. |
Going: к врачу́, the to-whom form. Being there: у врача́, the genitive.
What the doctor says
| Russian | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Что с ва́ми? | What's wrong? |
| Где у вас боли́т? | Where does it hurt? |
| Давно́? — Три дня. | For long? Three days. |
| Откро́йте рот. Дыши́те глубоко́. | Open your mouth. Breathe deeply. |
4Listen and say 5 minutes
Sound of the lesson: The stress moves in врач
врач moves its stress to the ending: к врачу́, у врача́.
- к врачу́ [k vra-CHU]
- у врача́ [u vra-CHA]
5Phrases and words 5 minutes
Phrases to learn whole
Learn each one as a single unit, the way you would learn a word. They come back in your Daily 10.
- Мне ну́жно к врачу́.I need to see a doctor.
- Что с ва́ми?What's wrong?
- Давно́?For long?
Words to read aloud
Read each one aloud, then open it to check.
врач
к врачу́
to the doctor
у врача́
at the doctor's
записа́ться к врачу́
to make an appointment
Что с ва́ми?
What's wrong?
Давно́?
Откро́йте рот.
Open your mouth.
Дыши́те глубоко́.
Breathe deeply.
Покажи́те язы́к.
Show your tongue.
Ля́гте.
6Class exercises 15 minutes
Checked instantly. Get one wrong and you can try it again.
Role-play
Take one card each. Swap roles for a second round.
You
- Make an appointment by phone.
- Describe your problem: what, where, for how long.
Екатери́на
- Play the doctor: ask, examine with commands, give advice.
7Your turn 5 minutes
Write what you say when you call to see a doctor.
See a model answer
Здра́вствуйте! Я хочу́ записа́ться к врачу́. У меня́ боли́т зуб уже́ три дня.
Saved as you type. It goes to Екатери́на together with Homework 51.
8Mini questionnaire required, 80% to pass
9Feedback 5 minutes
10Check your goal 1 minute
I can make an appointment, describe my problem to a doctor and follow instructions.
Can you do this now? Be honest: the answer decides your next step.
11Homework
Homework 51 on Tuesday: at the doctor's.
I can make an appointment, describe my problem to a doctor and follow instructions.