English Learning Podcast Conversation | English Podcast For Advanced | Episode 08
Summary
TLDRIn this engaging English language learning podcast, Marco and Erica explore pharmacy-related vocabulary. They cover essential terms such as 'prescription,' 'milligrams,' and 'price check,' while discussing forms of medicine like capsules and tablets. The episode also delves into important phrases like 'be sure not to' and 'hang on.' A dialogue between a customer and a pharmacist is used to illustrate these concepts, offering practical language tips for real-world scenarios. The lesson wraps up with a discussion about over-the-counter and prescription medicine.
Takeaways
- 📚 The podcast focuses on teaching vocabulary related to pharmacies, medicine, and common phrases used in such contexts.
- 💊 The term 'milligram' (mg) is explained as a unit of measurement commonly used for medicine dosage.
- 💡 The hosts discuss the difference between capsules (smooth and tube-shaped) and tablets (round and flat), both forms of medicine.
- ⚠️ It's important not to overdose on medicine, as taking too much can lead to serious health problems.
- 👁️ The shopper in the dialogue also asks for eye drops, which are liquid medicine used to treat eye conditions.
- 🛒 A humorous situation arises where the shopper asks for a price check on a personal item (condoms), leading to some embarrassment.
- 📜 The word 'prescription' refers to a doctor's note required to buy certain medications.
- 🍽️ Phrases like 'be sure not to take it on an empty stomach' are discussed, emphasizing the importance of eating before taking certain medicines.
- ⏳ The phrase 'hang on a sec' is explained as an informal way to ask someone to wait.
- 💬 Over-the-counter (OTC) medicine, like aspirin, can be bought without a prescription, while prescription medicine requires authorization from a doctor.
Q & A
What is a pharmacy referred to as in British English?
-In British English, a pharmacy is sometimes referred to as 'the chemist.'
What is a milligram, and how is it used in medicine?
-A milligram (mg) is a 100th of a gram, and it's a common unit used for measuring medicine.
What does the term 'price check' mean?
-A 'price check' refers to the action of checking the price of an item at a store, often done by the cashier or staff.
What is a prescription, and why is it necessary?
-A prescription is a note from a doctor indicating the medicine a patient needs. It is often required to purchase certain medications.
What are the differences between capsules and tablets?
-Capsules are small tubes with medicine inside and are usually smoother, while tablets are round and flat. Both are forms of pills but come in different shapes.
What does it mean to overdose on medicine?
-To overdose means to take too much medicine, which can lead to serious illness or even death.
What are eye drops, and what are they used for?
-Eye drops are liquid medicines that are applied to the eyes, typically to treat conditions such as dryness or infections.
Why is 'take medicine' used in English rather than 'eat' or 'drink' medicine?
-'Take medicine' is the correct phrase in English, as 'eat' or 'drink' would imply consuming food or beverages, which is not how medicine is typically administered.
What is the difference between prescription medicine and over-the-counter (OTC) medicine?
-Prescription medicine requires a doctor's note to purchase, while OTC medicine can be bought without a prescription, like aspirin for a headache.
How can the phrase 'be sure not to' be used in conversation?
-The phrase 'be sure not to' is a polite way of giving advice or instructions, as opposed to the more direct 'don't.' It can be used in situations such as, 'Be sure not to forget your umbrella.'
Outlines
🎙️ Introduction and Vocabulary Preview
Marco and Erica introduce the English Pod lesson, explaining that they will discuss vocabulary related to pharmacies and medicine. They introduce two key terms for the lesson: 'milligrams' (a unit of measurement in medicine) and 'price check' (an action of verifying a product's price, often done at pharmacies or supermarkets).
💊 Pharmacy Dialogue and Medicine Request
The dialogue involves a customer asking for a 50 mg prescription and the pharmacist offering it in capsule or tablet form. The pharmacist advises taking one capsule three times a day, not on an empty stomach, and avoiding alcohol. The customer also asks for eye drops and condoms. However, the system doesn't recognize the condom item, leading to a price check request, which the customer finds embarrassing.
🗣️ Vocabulary Explanation: Prescription, Capsules, and Overdose
The hosts discuss various terms from the dialogue. A 'prescription' is a note from a doctor needed to buy certain medicines. They compare capsules and tablets, explaining their differences in shape and ease of swallowing. 'Overdose' refers to taking too much medicine, which can cause serious harm or even death.
🛑 Important Phrases and Their Usage
The hosts introduce key phrases from the dialogue, such as 'be sure not to,' which is used to give advice in a polite manner, and 'hang on,' an informal way to say 'wait.' They provide examples of how these phrases can be used in various situations outside the pharmacy, enhancing the learners' practical understanding.
🔄 Recap of the Pharmacy Dialogue and Medicine Terminology
The dialogue is revisited, with a slower version helping learners understand the key vocabulary and phrases. The hosts explain that in English, you 'take' medicine rather than 'eat' or 'drink' it. They also differentiate between prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, discussing how these systems work in the U.S.
💊 Medicine Vocabulary Review and Usage
A vocabulary review covers essential medical terms: 'prescription,' 'milligram,' 'capsule,' 'tablet,' 'overdose,' 'eye drops,' and more. Each term is followed by a brief example or definition to help learners better understand and use these words in everyday situations.
📜 More Vocabulary Practice and Sentence Examples
The lesson concludes with more examples of vocabulary usage in sentences. Words such as 'prescription,' 'tablet,' 'overdose,' 'eye drops,' and 'price check' are reinforced with clear definitions and contextual sentences, aiding retention and practical application in real-world situations.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Pharmacy
💡Milligrams (mg)
💡Prescription
💡Capsule
💡Tablet
💡Overdose
💡Eye Drops
💡Price Check
💡Hang On
💡Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medicine
Highlights
The episode focuses on vocabulary related to the pharmacy or drugstore, particularly in British and American English, where 'chemist' is used in the UK and 'pharmacy' in the US.
Introduction of key vocabulary terms such as 'milligrams' (mg) as a common unit of measurement for medicine and 'price check' as a routine action at a pharmacy or supermarket.
Detailed explanation of the difference between 'capsules' and 'tablets,' which are two forms of pills used for medication.
Important medical advice provided in the dialogue: 'Be sure not to take it on an empty stomach' and 'Don’t ever mix it with alcohol.'
Discussion of the term 'overdose,' which refers to taking too much medicine, leading to severe illness or even death.
The interaction at the pharmacy involves purchasing additional items such as eye drops and condoms, leading to a humorous moment when a price check is requested for condoms.
Clarification of commonly misunderstood phrases, such as 'take medicine' instead of 'eat' or 'drink' medicine, which is incorrect in English.
Discussion of 'prescription medicine' vs. 'over-the-counter (OTC) medicine,' explaining that in the US, a prescription is required for many medicines, while OTC drugs are available without a doctor's note.
Examples of everyday uses of phrases like 'Be sure not to...' which offers a softer alternative to directly saying 'don't.'
Introduction of the phrase 'hang on' as a friendly, informal way to ask someone to wait, with variations like 'hang on a second' or 'hang on a minute.'
Interactive review of the dialogue, repeating the conversation with slower pacing to help reinforce comprehension of key vocabulary.
Discussion of various types of medicine-related terms such as 'eye drops,' 'syringe,' 'hydrogen peroxide,' and 'ointment,' all used in healthcare settings.
Emphasis on how to describe actions in a pharmacy or medical context, such as 'take a capsule' or 'take a tablet' rather than 'eat' or 'drink.'
Cultural note on how pharmacies function differently across countries, particularly in the US where getting prescription medication is more tightly regulated.
Encouragement for listeners to share how medicine and pharmacies work in their own countries, engaging the global audience in a cultural exchange.
Transcripts
[Music]
hello everyone welcome back to English
pod my name is Marco and I'm Erica and
where are we going today Erica to the
pharmacy all right to the pharmacy or
drugstore yes or also in British English
sometimes people say the chemist that's
right so as you know at the pharmacy you
get medicine but there are certain
vocabulary words that are related to
this place that we need to learn that's
right so we're going to learn some
vocabulary about medicine and also some
interesting phrases so before we listen
to the dialogue let's take a look at
vocabulary
preview vocabulary preview we're going
to look at two words today that you'll
hear in the dialogue and the first one
milligrams milligrams milligrams also
the abbreviation for this is mg that's
right okay so a milligram is a 100th of
a gram so there are 100 mg in a gram
exactly and it's very common to be used
with medicine right exactly by medicine
in milligrams MH okay and what's our
next word price check a price check a
price check okay so at the pharmacy or
at the supermarket sometimes the cashier
will ask for a price check and that is
the action of checking to find out the
price mhm okay so a price check with
this I think we're ready now to listen
to our dialogue for the first time and
let's see what our Shopper is buying at
the pharmacy
hello sir how can I help you yes I I
need this prescription please let's see
okay so 50 Mig of proac would you prefer
this in capsule or tablet capsules are
fine okay you should take one capsule
three times a day be sure not to take it
on an empty stomach and also don't ever
mix it with alcohol yes I know it's not
the first time I'm taking this don't
worry I won't overdose okay anything
else I can get
you oh yes I almost forgot can I also
get some eye drops and um some condoms
sure darn condoms aren't registered in
our system oh well that's okay I'll get
some later thanks really it's no problem
just hang on there a
sec can I get a price check on fun times
ribed condoms
please oh no how
embarrassing a little bit embarrassing
that um asked for a price check on these
condoms right yeah but you know what it
it seems like every time you have to buy
something embarrassing at the pharmacy
there's a million people watching you
yeah yeah it never fails y well let's
take a look at some of those words that
we were talking about related to
Medicine in language
takeaway language
takeaway all right well the first word a
prescription prescription prescription
all right so what is a prescription well
a prescription is a note from your
doctor explaining what medicine you need
so this note from your doctor is
necessary to buy that medicine right
exactly okay prescription well this
Shopper was getting some medicine and
well the chemist or the pharmacist asked
if he wanted it in capsules or tablets
so let's look at those two words a
capsule capsule capsule now a capsule is
like a small tube right yeah it's a form
of a pill mhm and it's shaped like a
tube with the medicine inside inside and
it's converted in plastic right exactly
now you swallow the the capsule yep and
the tablet is like a pill that is round
and flat okay so tablet and capsule both
are the same thing basically but just
different presentations different shapes
different shapes it's easier maybe for
some people to swallow a capsule you
think so I don't know I think so because
sometimes tablets are a little bit like
big circles and it's hard to swallow
yeah and I guess and I guess capsules
are smoother yeah exactly but we're not
pharmacists so let's move on and focus
on the language which is what we do know
about so the pharmacist warned the
patient not to take too much medicine
right mhm because he might overdose
overdose overdose okay so to overdose
like you said is to take too much
medicine and get really sick or even die
mhm so so so if you overdose on medicine
it could be bad for you instead of good
well obviously very bad and what about
our last word for today well the Shopper
also asked for some eye drops eye drops
eye drops so this is medicine for your
eyes yeah usually liquid like water that
you put in your eyes Okay so I think now
with this medicine language clear we can
listen to our dialogue again but it's
going to be slowed down a little bit
that'll help us understand these phrases
just a little bit better
hello sir how can I help you yes I need
this prescription please let's see okay
so 50 mg of proac would you prefer this
in capsule or tablet capsules are fine
okay you should take one capsule three
times a day be sure not to take it on an
empty stomach and also don't ever mix it
with alcohol
yes I know it's not the first time I'm
taking this don't worry I won't overdose
okay anything else I can get you oh yes
I almost forgot can I get some ey drops
and um some condoms sure darn condoms
aren't registered in our system oh well
that's okay I'll get some later thanks
really it's no problem just hang on
there a sec
can I get a price check on fun times
ribbed condoms
please okay so now it's time for us to
take a look at some of the phrases that
we saw in this dialogue in putting it
together putting it
together we're going to look at two
phrases here and we're going to see how
we can use them in different situations
the pharmacist warned be sure not to
take it on an EMP stomach okay so be
sure not to be sure not to so what does
he mean by this he just means don't do
this okay so don't don't take the
medicine without eating we can mix it up
a little bit why don't we listen to some
examples of how we can use this in
different
situations example
one be sure not to leave your bike
Outsider it will be
stolen example two
be sure not to forget your umbrella it's
raining
today example
three I told him to be sure not to do
anything stupid but he
did so Marco um why should we say be
sure not to instead of don't I think
don't is sounds more like in order a
very direct maybe be sure not to is a
little bit sof s a little bit more
friendly so be sure not to now for our
last phrase so the pharmacist in the end
wanted to check for the price and he
said just hang on there a sec so that's
interesting hang on hang on hang on well
hang on what what does he mean by hang
on he means wait wait it's a informal
way of saying wait exactly it's also a
little bit more friendly than just
saying wait right exactly and we can
change the time a little bit right yeah
so you can say hang on a second mhm or
hang on a moment hang on a minute all
right what about hang on an hour well
maybe if you're telling someone to wait
for an hour just hang on there for an
hour I'll be there soon yeah but I guess
it's more common hang on a minute he
right maybe for shorter periods of time
mhm okay so with these phrases I think
now we can use them in different
circumstances obviously not only in the
pharmacy yep and well let's listen to
our dialogue for the last time hello sir
how can I help you yes I I need this
prescription please let's see okay so 50
Mig of proac would you prefer this in
capsule or tablet capsules are fine okay
you should take one capsule three times
a day be sure not to take it on an empty
stomach and also don't ever mix it with
alcohol yes I know it's not the first
time I'm taking this don't worry I won't
overdose okay anything else I can get
you oh yes I almost almost forgot can I
also get some eye drops and um some
condoms
sure darn condoms aren't Reger in our
system oh well that's okay I'll get some
later thanks really it's no problem just
hang on there a
sec can I get a price check on fun times
ribed condoms
please okay so with medicine an
interesting thing comes up right that's
right A lot of people think that you eat
medicine oh okay or drink medicine yeah
but in English you always take medicine
always take medicine yeah so you never
can say oh I ate my medicine yesterday
it always like has to be I took my
medicine okay so you take the capsules
exactly or take the tablets all right so
you take medicine now an interesting
thing in the United States for example
it's very hard to get medicine without a
prescription that's right so we always
talk about prescription medicine and OTC
medicine or over-the-counter medicine so
over counter medicine is is medicine you
can just buy without that prescription
or note from your doctor okay so for
example if you have a headache you can
go to the pharmacy and buy aspirin yeah
and that's overthe counter medicine mhm
but prescription medicine you can't get
it without the doctor's note yes and
like you said in America you almost have
to have a prescription for everything
which is strange because people can
overdose on aspirin mhm so tell us how
medicine and pharmacies work in your
countries and also if you have questions
or comments our website englishpod
do.com is always open and ready for you
well thanks for downloading this lesson
you guys and until next time
goodbye the English pod audio
review listen to the meaning then say
the vocabulary
word a list of drugs written by a doctor
prescription a unit for measuring
weight
milligram drug contained in a plastic
container
capsule drug formed in round hard
shape tablet
take more drugs than
suggested
overdose liquid used to drop into eyes
to treat eye
diseases ey
drop hold
on hang
on type in the number of something to
check its price
get a price
check a device made of a hollow tube and
a needle that is used to force fluids
into or take fluids out of the
body
syringe a usually sweet liquid that
contains medicine used to stop coughing
called also cough
medicine cough
syrup a covering such as a strip of
cloth that protects or supports part of
the body that has been
hurt
bandage a liquid that is used to make
things lighter in color or to kill
bacteria hydrogen
peroxide a smooth substance that is
rubbed on the skin to help heal a wound
or to reduce pain or discomfort
ointment let's try that
faster drug contained in a plastic
container
capsule drug formed in round hard
shape
tablet take more drugs than
suggested
overdose liquid used to drop into eyes
to treat eye disease
es ey
drop a device made of a hollow tube and
a needle that is used to force fluids
into or take fluids out of the
body
syringe a liquid that is used to make
things lighter in color or to kill
bacteria hydrogen
peroxide a covering such as a strip of
cloth that protects or supports part of
the body that has been
hurt
bandage type in the number of something
to check its
price get a price check a list of drugs
written by a
doctor
prescription a unit for measuring
weight
milligram a usually sweet liquid that
contains medicine used to stop coughing
called also cough
medicine cough
syrup a smooth substance that is rubbed
on the skin to help heal a wound or to
reduce pain or
discomfort
ointment hold
on hang
on now say the word and hear it in a
sentence
prescription in order to buy medicine in
the US you need to bring your doctor's
prescription
prescription I lost my prescription and
I don't remember what medicine I had to
buy prescription
vum is medicine that you can only buy
with a
prescription
tablet children should only take half a
tablet of cold
medicine
tablet I find it hard to swallow tablets
they are just too
big
tablet I had a box full of medicine
tablets but I don't know where I left
it
overdose my dog accidentally swallowed
some aspirins and almost
overdosed overd
dose a lot of famous movie stars have
accidentally overdosed on drugs and
died
overdose you must follow your doctor's
instructions when taking medicine
otherwise you might
overdose I drop
your eyes are really red you should get
some eye
drops ey
drop when I wear contact lens I have to
use these eye drops or else my eyes get
irritated ey drop
Susan got pink eye so her doctor
prescribed some eye drops and told her
not to touch her
eyes some new merchandise arrived today
so we need to run a price check on each
item
this item doesn't have a price on it can
you run a price check to make sure we
sell it
here that store always has to run a
price check on new items since they
don't have a modern pricing system
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