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In this lesson, we will see what to tell people when you get sick.
Hello. Austen Associates.
Hey Jamey. It’s Charlie here.
Hi Charlie. Why didn’t you come to work today?
I’m sorry. I’m quite sick. I couldn’t make it.
Oh! So you are calling in sick!
Yes. Can you please tell Mr. Austen that I called?
Sure. You take care, Charlie. I’ll see you when you get better.
Thanks, Jamie.
Mom! I need some help.
What happened? Is everything alright?
There’s no aspirin in the medicine cabinet.
Oh! It’s in my room. Why do you want it? What are you feeling?
I have a bad headache. I guess I got a cold.
You should see a doctor tomorrow, Charlie.
I know. I just got an appointment. My head is killing me.
For now just take the aspirin and go have some rest then.
Hey Charlie. I didn’t see you at work today. Is everything okay?
I’m quite sick, Michael. That’s why I couldn’t work.
Oh! Now that you mentioned it, you do look a bit pale. I hope it’s not serious.
I got the flu.
You should go to a doctor.
I just did. He prescribed me some pills and a lot of rest.
Okay! Get well soon.
Hello Ms. Ford.
Hi Peter. Are you ready for your presentation?
I’m afraid I’m not.
Why’s that?
I have a sore throat. I won’t be able to speak for that long.
Is this an excuse?
No, Ms. Ford. I have all my slides here with me. But it really hurts when I speak. Can you reschedule it for tomorrow, please?
Okay Peter. Just make sure you go to a doctor.
Thanks, I will.
I’m sorry. I’m quite sick. I couldn’t make it.
There’s no aspirin in the medicine cabinet.
I have a bad headache.
I guess I got a cold.
I just got an appointment. My head is killing me.
I’m quite sick, Michael. That’s why I couldn’t work.
I got the flu.
He prescribed me some pills and a lot of rest.
I have a sore throat. I won’t be able to speak for that long.
But it really hurts when I speak.