Elementary - Calling In Sick(0002)

A:

Hello, Daniel speaking, how may I help you?

B:

Hi, Daniel, Julie here.

A:

Hi, Julie, how are you?

B:

Actually, I'm feeling quite ill today.

A:

I'm sorry to hear that. What's wrong?

B:

I think I'm coming down with the flu. I have a headache, a sore throat a runny nose and I'm feeling slightly feverish.

A:

I see... so you're calling in sick?

B:

Yes, I was hoping to take the day off to recover.

A:

OK, then. Try and get some rest.

Key Vocabulary

was hoping

phrase

to kindly expect

calling in sick

phrase

report that you will not go to work because you are sick

coming down

phrase

getting, acquiring

quite ill

phrase

very sick

how may I help you?

phrase

Polite offer to help

Supplementary Vocabulary

impolite

Adjective

rude

permission

common noun, singular

allow

symptom

common noun, singular

a sign, indication

sick day

phrase

day off because you're sick

make it into work

phrase

go to work