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Joy English · Level A2 · Healthjoy-english.com

Calling in sick

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Understand a short phone call about illness.

Listen to each sentence and write what you hear.

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Words to know

cold
Here, a common illness that gives you a runny nose.
headache
A pain in your head.
rest
To relax and not work.

Answer key

  1. I'm sorry, but I can't come to work today.The t of “can’t” is almost silent before “come”.
  2. I've got a bad cold and a headache.“I’ve got” means I have. “Headache” sounds like “hed-ake”.
  3. Don't worry, just stay at home and rest.“Stay at home” is said smoothly.
  4. Do you think you'll be back tomorrow?“You’ll” is “you will”.
  5. I hope so, I'll call you in the morning.“I’ll” is “I will”.

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