Visiting a Doctor - Role Play
Describe symptoms, arrange an appointment and ask a doctor for clarification. A B1–B2 speaking lesson with useful phrases, two extended model conversations and three paired role-play scenarios involving choices, clarification and negotiation.
What’s in the worksheet?
- Useful phrases for both speakers
- Two extended model conversations
- Three paired role-play scenarios
- Explain choices and negotiate a solution
Describe ongoing symptoms and ask for understandable next steps at a medical appointment.
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A simple way to teach it
Before the lesson
Use both pages. Read the two model conversations before distributing the paired role cards; partners should see only their own instructions.
- Read how the patient explains timing, daily effects and medicines without claiming a definite cause.
- Use the review, medicine concern and unclear assessment cards to practise questions and plain-language explanations.
- Ask the patient to explain the agreed next step back and request written information or a contact.
Support and extension
Use invented symptoms and medicine names, with no personal disclosure required. Practise communication only: learners must not diagnose, change doses or advise stopping or continuing treatment.
Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.
