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Apr 2019
20m 50s

Coming to the UK: Seeing a doctor

JACK RADFORD
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In this week's Premier Skills English Podcast, Rich goes to see the doctor. The language focus is on the words and phrases that will help you make an appointment at your local doctor's surgery and speak to your doctor in the UK. Your task is to describe a common illness or injury. Don't forget to listen to the end of the podcast because we have a new football phrase for you to guess, too. Enjoy!

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