Class: 6

Student: Stela
Tutor: Gustavo

8/10/2015

Grammar
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SAY or TELL?
The verbs say and tell have similar meanings. They both mean, "to
communicate verbally with someone". However, we often use them differently.
The simple way to think of say and tell is:
You say something
You tell someone something
Rules
However, it is not always so easy. Here are a few rules to help you.
Tell me/eer/ im
We usually follow tell with a personal object (the person that we are speaking to).
We usually use say without a personal object:

She told me that she loved John.

He told everybody that he had to leave.

He said that he had to leave.

Say "to someone"

With say, we sometimes use "to someone":

He said to me that he was tired.

Tara said to Ram that he had done very well.

Anthony said to her, "I hope you come soon."

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Student: Stela
Tutor: Gustavo

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Direct speech
We can use say with direct speech. We use tell only with direct speech that is an
instruction or information:

Amanda said, "Hello John. How are you?"

She told me, "I have never been to England."

We can use say with direct questions, but we cannot use tell:

She said: "Do you love me?"

The policeman said to the prisoner, "Where were you at 8pm?"

Right and wrong

Read these examples of correct and incorrect usage:
Right
Tara told Jo to go away.

Wrong
Tara said Jo to go away.

Panita told me that she

was hungry.
He said that he likes
coffee.
Tookta told me that she
was coming.
Tookta said to me that
she was coming.
Siriluck always tells lies.

Panita said me that she

was hungry.
He told that he likes
coffee.

Because we cannot...
say someone to do
something
say someone something
tell something
tell to someone

Tookta told to me that

she was coming.
say a lie
Siriluck always says lies.

Ram said to Nok: "Let's

turn on the TV."
(Ram told Nok, "Turn on
the TV.")
(Ram told Nok: "I was
born in 1985.")
She asked if I wanted to
come.
Took asked what I
wanted to do.

Ram told Nok: "Let's turn

on the TV."
She said if I wanted to
come.
Tookta told what I
wanted to do.

tell somebody "direct

speech"
(except instructions and
information)
say or tell a reported
question

Class: 6
Student: Stela
Tutor: Gustavo

8/10/2015

Vocabulary
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A visit to the doctor.
Now we will pretend you are sick and decided go to the doctor. The figures below
represent many different illnesses. Choose one of them and tell to the doctor
what have you been feeling.
Some Medical Vocabulary

Class: 6
Student: Stela
Tutor: Gustavo

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Pill, tablet, capsule, syrup, ointment, cream, eye drops, injection, tranquilizer,
pain-killer, antiseptic, antifebrile, dressing, bandage, cast, brace, gauze, plaster,
elastic tape, thermometer, stethoscope, syringe, forceps, scissors, oxygen mask,
test tube, vial, IV bag, blood pressure monitor, crutches, wheelchair

Doctor

Whats the matter? Wheres the pain?

What do you complain of?

Have you taken your temperature?

For how long have you been feeling ill?

Take your clothes off. Ill examine you.

Patient

Ive got a high temperature.

I feel really rough. Im

shattered/exhausted.

pressure? Ive got high blood

Let me take your pulse, please.

Ill measure your blood pressure.

Your blood pressure is rather high. Your

Could you check my blood

pressure.

Theres a sharp pain here. Ive got

a pain in my limbs.

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Student: Stela
Tutor: Gustavo
blood pressure is too low.

Can I have a look? Where does it hurt?

Does it hurt here? Breath out slowly.

Show me your tongue. Poke out your

tongue.

Have you got any other symptoms?

What infectious diseases have you had?

What have you eaten/drunk?

Have you been injured?

Dont worry. Theres no serious problem.

I dont think its too serious.

Youve got to be vaccinated against

tetanus.

The biopsy shows a tumour.

You should consult a specialist.

Well know more in a few days.

It would be better if you went to

I think youll have to stay in hospital for

Hopefully, there wont be any

I dont think you need chemotherapy.

My ears are buzzing. Ive got an

upset stomach.

Ive sprained my wrist/ankle. My

hand/foot is badly swollen.

I think Ive pulled a muscle in my

leg/arm.

Ive had scarlet fever, mumps, the

measles.

Is it something serious? Is this a

common problem at my age?

When will the tests results come

in? Are you going to run more tests?

Do I have to be operated on? Will I

need surgery?

How long do I have to stay in

hospital?

I hope there wont be any

complications.

Could you prescribe some

medicine for me?

complications.

Ive got circulation problems. I

sweat all night.

a week.

I have diarrhoea. Ive lost my

appetite.

hospital.

Ive got a splitting headache. I

often have nosebleeds.

Your test results have come in. The

blood test came back negative.

I always feel bad after meals. Ive

got a stomach ache.

You must follow a diet, you need to rest

and you shouldnt worry.

Ill dress the wound and put a plaster on

your arm.

I feel dizzy. Ive got a kidney

problem. Ive lost weight.

You must stay in bed and take this

medicine three times a day, after meals.

Let me sound your back. Take a deep

breath. Ill check your lungs.

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How often should I take this

medicine?

Shall I come back next week if I

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Student: Stela
Tutor: Gustavo

Ill give you a prescription. Take this

medicine three times a day / after meals /
an hour before lunch.

Youll soon be well again.

Come back next week if you dont feel

better.

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dont get better?