Simple English Conversations | A Quiet Sunday Living Alone (A1–A2)

Hello my friend, welcome back to Real Talk English. I'm Sarah, and happy you're here today. Today, you will listen to simple English conversations from real life. You'll follow Anna through a quiet Sunday morning. She lives alone in a small American town. You'll hear natural conversations with her family, with the doctor, and with herself. This is slow, clear, everyday English. The kind people really use. You don't need perfect English. Just relax and listen. Let's begin. Hello. Hey sweetie. Did I wake you up? Dad? What time is it? It's about 7 a.m. there, right? Sorry if it's too early. It's okay. I'm up now. Is everything alright? Yeah, yeah. Everything's great. Actually, I'm calling for a good reason. Oh? What's going on? Hold on. Let me switch to video call. Video call? Dad, I just woke up. I look terrible. You always look beautiful. Oh, come on. Accept it. Okay, okay. Give me a second. Wow! Where are you guys? We're at the beach. Your mom and I decided to take a little trip. Anna, can you see us? Hi mom. Yes. Oh my god, that sunrise is gorgeous. We wanted to share this moment with you. This is so beautiful. I'm jealous. The water is so calm this morning. It's peaceful. How long are you staying there? Just for the weekend. We go back home tomorrow. How are you doing, honey? We haven't talked in a few days. I'm good, mom. Just been busy with work. Are you eating properly? You know, not just coffee and snacks. Yes, dad. I'm eating real food. I promise. And getting enough sleep? Most nights, yeah. You know how it is. Living alone can be tough sometimes. You taking care of yourself? I am. Don't worry about me. We always worry. That's what parents do. I know, but I'm doing fine, really. Good. That's what we want to hear. Oh, the sun is getting higher. Take a screenshot, Anna. Already did. This is going on my phone backgrallet. All right, sweetie. We should let you start your day. Thanks for calling, dad. This made my morning. We love you so much. I love you both, too. Enjoy the rest of your trip. We will. Talk to you soon. Bye. Have fun. Bye, sweetheart. What a nice way to start the day. Okay. Time to get moving. Let's see. What should I do first? Coffee. Definitely coffee. While that's brewing, I'll brush my teeth. Toothbrush. Toothpaste. Here we go. My face feels weird. Kind of itchy. Maybe I slept on it wrong. Let me wash my face real quick. Okay. That feels better. Wait. What's this? E's weren't here yesterday. Little red bunts on my cheeks? That's strange. Let me look closer. My skin looks irritated. Is this a rash? Oh, no. My hands, too. Yeah, definitely my hands. Small red spots. Okay, Anna. Don't panic. What did I do differently yesterday? I ate shrimp for dinner. But I've had shrimp before. Oh, that new face cream? I used it last night for the first time. This has to be an allergic reaction. Should I call someone? Um, is it serious? It's not swelling. I can breathe fine. But it's definitely not normal. I should probably see a doctor. Just to be safe. Better to check now than wait and make it worse. Let me search for urgent care clinics nearby. Okay. There's one that opens at 9am. It's only 7.30 now. It's still early. The clinic doesn't open for another hour and a half. I'll make some tea and read my book to stay calm. No need to rush. I'll leave the house at 8.45. Meanwhile, I should take photos. For the doctor. This feels silly, but okay. Photos taken. No more face cream. That's for sure. Alright. Get dressed, Anna. Let's go get this checked out. Come in. Hi there. You must be Anna. Yes. Hi. Thanks for seeing me on short notice. No problem at all. That's what we're here for. I'm Dr. Smith. Nice to meet you. Please, have a seat. So, what brings you in today? I woke up this morning with this rash on my face and hands. Okay, let me take a look. When exactly did you first notice it? Right after I washed my face this morning. Around 7.30. And it wasn't there when you went to bed last night? No. Definitely not. My skin was completely fine. Alright. Does it itch? Yes. It's pretty itchy. Not unbearable, but annoying. On a scale of 1 to 10, how itchy? Maybe a 6. Okay. Any pain? Burning sensation? No pain. Just itchy and a little warm. Can you breathe normally? Any tightness in your throat? No. Breathing is fine. Good. That's important. Any swelling around your lips or eyes? No swelling that I noticed. Perfect. Now, let me ask you some questions. Did you eat anything unusual yesterday? I had shrimp for dinner. I don't eat it very often. Have you ever had a reaction to shrimp before? No, never. I've had it maybe 5 or 6 times in my life. Okay. What about new soaps? Detergents? Or skincare products? Oh, yes. I tried a new face cream last night before bed. There we go. That's probably your culprit. Really? Just from one use? Absolutely. Allergic reactions can happen the first time you use something. Is it serious? Should I be worried? This looks like mild contact dermatitis. It's not serious at all. That's a relief. But you need to stop using that cream immediately. Oh. I already threw it away this morning. Good thinking. I'm going to prescribe you an antihistamine. What does that do? It'll help with the itching and reduce the redness. How long until it goes away? Usually 3 to 5 days with medication. Maybe a week without it. Okay. How do I take the medicine? One pill twice a day. Once in the morning. Once at night. With food or on an empty stomach? With food is better. It cannot set your stomach otherwise. Got it. Any side effects I should know about? You might feel a little sleepy. Don't drive if you feel drowsy. Okay. Anything else I should do? Keep the area clean and dry. Don't scratch it, even though it's tempting. I'll try my best. If it gets worse or if you develop any swelling, call us immediately. Will do. Thank you so much, doctor. You're welcome. Take care and feel better soon. Thanks. Have a good day. Home sweet home. Okay, let's see. What did the doctor say? Take medicine with food. I should eat something then. What do I have? Not much. I really need to go grocery shopping. Eggs, some bread, yogurt? I can work with this. Actually, soap sounds really good right now. Something warm and easy. Chicken noodle soup. Perfect. Living alone means I have to take care of myself. No one else is here to do it. Mom always made me soup when I wasn't feeling well. I should call her later. Let her know I'm okay. Oh, speak of the devil. Mom texted. How's your day going, honey? Good, just snaking some lunch. I'll call you tonight. Alright, this looks ready. Don't forget the medicine, Anna. One pill, with food, twice a day. I really don't like taking medicine, but I need it this time. This is actually pretty good. Simple, but good. You know what? I'm proud of myself. I noticed something was wrong. I didn't ignore it. I went to the doctor. That's being responsible. Mom and Dad would be proud too. What should I do with the rest of my Sunday? Maybe watch a movie? Read a book? Nothing stressful. Just rest and relax. The doctor said to take it easy. First, clean up. Weng, couch time. Living alone isn't always easy. But I'm managing. Step by step. Day by day. And you know what? I'm doing okay. Hello? Hi Anna, this is Dr. Smith from the Urgent Care Clinic. Oh, hi doctor. I wasn't expecting a call. I like to follow up with my patients. Especially with allergic reactions. That's really nice of you. Thank you. How are you feeling today? It's been about 24 hours since I saw you. Much better, actually. The itching is almost gone. That's great news. And the redness? It's fading. My skin still looks a little pink. But way better than yesterday. Perfect. That's exactly what we want to hear. The medicine really helped. I took it this morning and last night, like you said. Good. Are you experiencing any side effects? Drowsiness? Upset stomach? A little sleepy after I take it. But nothing too bad. That's normal. It should get better as your body adjusts. How's your mood? Feeling anxious or stressed about it? No, I'm feeling pretty calm. You explained everything really well yesterday. I'm glad. Sometimes people worry more than they need to. I called my parents last night. And told them what happened. How'd that go? My mom wanted me to send pictures. My dad asked if I wanted them to come home early. Sounds like typical parents. I told them I'm fine. And they should finish their vacation. Good call. You're handling this maturely. Thank you. I appreciate you saying that. So continue the medication for the full five days. Even if the symptoms go away. I will. I wrote it down so I don't forget. Excellent. And remember if anything changes. Call you guys. Immediately. I remember. You're a great patient, Anna. Thank you for checking on me. It means a lot. That's my job. Feel better and take care of yourself. I will. Have a great day, doctor. You too. Goodbye. Bye. That's the end of today's conversations. You listened to real English from a quiet Sunday. Waking up to a sweet call from family. Noticing something wrong. Getting help and taking care of yourself. These are the conversations that happen in real life. Simple English. Real situations. Real emotions. Listen again. If you need to. There's no rush. Thank you for learning with Real Talk English. See you next time right here.