#365 Going to the doctor 2 - Checking In at the Clinic
12/11/202510 min
Hi! I'm Georgiana, and I'm back with a new episode of the Speak English Now podcast—the podcast that helps you speak English fluently, with no grammar and no textbooks.
This is the second episode in our 4-part series on going to the doctor.
In the last episode, we practiced how to make an appointment on the phone. Today, we will look at what happens when you actually arrive at the clinic.
Get the transcript on my website: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/365-going-to-the-doctor-2-checking-in-at-the-clinic/
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Hi. I'm Georgiana, and I'm back with a new episode of the Speak English Now podcast, the podcast that helps you speak English fluently with no grammar and no textbooks. This is the second episode in our four-part series on going to the doctor. In the last episode, we practiced how to make an appointment on the phone. Today, we will look at what happens when you actually arrive at the clinic. This part can be stressful too because you may need to check in at the reception, show your insurance card, or fill out forms. Don't worry, we will learn the most common expressions. I will share some short examples, and then we will finish with a fun point of view story. When you arrive at a clinic or doctor's office, the first person you usually see is the receptionist. Here are some useful phrases: I'm here for my appointment. My name is John Smith. I have an appointment at ten AM. Here's my ID