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A1-52 / CEFR A1 / EPISODE 52

Calling a Doctor

Booking a medical appointment by phone

SceneIn Frank's hotel room, with Tina nearby.

Frank talks on the phone while Tina holds up a medicine container in a hotel room.
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STORY English with optional Japanese translations

Narrator

Frank and Tina are in Frank's hotel room in Tokyo. Frank has a small problem. He calls a doctor's office.

東京のホテル。フランクの部屋に二人がいる。フランクはちょっとした問題があり、医院に電話する。

Frank01

Hello. I would like to make an appointment, please.

もしもし。予約を取りたいのですが。

Receptionist02

When would you like to come in?

いつお越しになりますか？

Frank03

As soon as possible, please.

できるだけ早くお願いします。

Receptionist04

How about tomorrow at three?

明日の3時はいかがですか？

Frank05

Tomorrow at three is fine.

明日の3時で大丈夫です。

Receptionist06

And what seems to be the problem?

どうされましたか？

Frank07

One of the stitches on my arm came loose.

腕の縫い目の一つが、ほつれてしまって。

Receptionist08

Does it hurt?

痛みはありますか？

Frank09

No. I just need new thread.

いいえ。新しい糸が必要なだけです。

Tina10

Tell them to use pink thread!

ピンクの糸を使ってって言ってよ！

WORDS & CONTEXT

Words & context

“make an appointment” / “come in”

An appointment is an arranged time to meet a person, such as a doctor, hairdresser, or interviewer. A booking for a restaurant table or hotel room is a reservation, as in A1-50. Make an appointment means to arrange the meeting. Here come in means to visit the clinic, so When would you like to come in? asks for the desired appointment time.

“And what seems to be the problem?”

What seems to be the problem? is a standard way for medical staff or service staff to ask why someone needs help. Seems to be makes it gentler and more polite than the direct What's the problem?

“stitches” / “new thread” / “pink thread”

Stitches are the threads or seams used to sew up a wound, and came loose means they have come undone. Thread is the material used for sewing. Because Frank is an artificial human, he calmly explains that a loose stitch on his arm just needs new thread. The punchline is that Tina cares more about the thread's color than the treatment and asks for her favorite, pink.

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