🗣️ Student Speaking Challenge
One card at a time. Respond naturally in English.
Card 1 of 10
1) Start conversation
Your task: You just arrived in Australia and feel sick đau họng, sốt cao. Ask for help at the pharmacy counter.
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Say that you have a sore throat and a high fever, then ask the pharmacist to recommend suitable medicine.
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"Hi, I have a sore throat and a fever. Can you help me, please?"
2) Describe symptoms
Your task: Explain when the symptoms started and how you feel now mệt, đau đầu, ớn lạnh.
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Use a time phrase like since yesterday or for two days, then add extra symptoms such as tiredness, headache, or chills.
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"I have felt like this since yesterday, and I also have a headache and chills."
3) Add more details
Your task: Mention any other cold or flu symptoms ho, sổ mũi, nghẹt mũi.
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Add one or two more symptoms so the pharmacist has a clearer picture of your condition.
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"I also have a cough and a blocked nose."
4) Ask if you need a doctor
Your task: Ask whether you can buy medicine here or if you should see a doctor cần gặp bác sĩ không.
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Ask if your symptoms sound serious or if over-the-counter medicine is enough.
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"Do you think I need to see a doctor, or can I take medicine from here?"
5) Ask for medicine options
Your task: Ask for medicine không buồn ngủ that is suitable if you need to work or travel the next day.
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Ask for a non-drowsy option because you need to stay alert tomorrow.
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"Do you have anything non-drowsy? I need to work tomorrow."
6) Ask how to take it
Your task: Ask how to take the medicine properly trước/sau khi ăn.
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Check whether you should take it before food, after food, or with water.
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"Should I take it before or after food?"
7) Ask safety questions
Your task: Before buying, ask about dị ứng, tác dụng phụ and whether it is safe with your current medicine.
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Mention any allergies first, then ask about side effects and whether it is safe with what you are already taking.
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"Are there any side effects, and is it safe with the medicine I am taking now?"
8) Confirm dosage
Your task: Confirm the dosage clearly liều dùng.
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Repeat the dosage clearly to confirm how many tablets to take, how often to take them, and the daily maximum.
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"So how many tablets should I take, and what is the maximum in one day?"
9) Ask when to come back
Your task: Ask what to do if you do not feel better nếu không đỡ.
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Ask when you should come back or see a doctor if your symptoms get worse or do not improve.
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"If I do not feel better in a few days, should I come back or see a doctor?"
10) Payment and closing
Your task: Ask to pay by card, ask store closing time, and end politely thanh toán thẻ, giờ đóng cửa.
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Ask if you can pay by card, ask what time the store closes, and finish politely with thanks.
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"Can I pay by card, and what time do you close today?"