A toothache at the dentist

Amina wakes up with a sore tooth. She walks into a Louisville dental office, explains the pain to the Rosa at the front desk, and books her first appointment. Level A1 practice for ESL foundation.

Voice practice

Say it out loud: A toothache at the dentist

Speak in English. If you get lost, speak your own language — the partner understands 13 languages and will guide you back.

Level

2 min

Words to practice

hello
good morning
help
name
tooth
hurt
sorry
which
this one
how long
day
three
pain
now
little
appointment
card
member
see
please
spell
last name
come
Tuesday
time
o'clock
morning
children
add
text message
thank you

Phrases to practice

"Hello."
"Good morning."
"How can I help you?"
"My name is Amina."
"My tooth hurts."
"I'm sorry."
"Which tooth?"
"This one."
"How long?"
"Three days."
"Do you have pain now?"
"Yes. A little."
"Do you have a member card?"
"Can I see your card, please?"
"Here you are."
"How do you spell your last name?"
"D. I. A. L. L. O."
"Can you come on Tuesday?"
"What time?"
"Ten o'clock in the morning."
"Tuesday at ten o'clock."
"I have two children."
"Can they come, too?"
"What are their names?"
"We will send you a text message."
"Thank you."
"See you Tuesday."
"I don't understand."
"Please repeat."
"Please speak slowly."
"What is your phone number?"

About this scene

Amina has a toothache and visits the dentist office to make an appointment.