Learn about medicines that are common in Italy
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| INTRODUCTION |
| Gina:Hi everyone, I’m Gina. Chiara:And I’m Chiara! Gina:And welcome to Culture Class: Essential Italian Vocabulary, Lesson 19! In this lesson you'll learn 5 essential words related to Health &Emergencies. These are five commonly used medicines and drugs in Italy. Hand picked. You can find a complete list of vocabulary at ItalianPod101.com |
| FIVE KEY VOCABULARY ITEMS |
| Gina:A, what’s our first word? Chiara:aspirina Gina:Aspirin Chiara:(slow) aspirina (regular) aspirina Gina:Listeners, please repeat: Chiara:aspirina [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Gina: |
| Aspirin is a very common medicine used to treat colds and mild pain. - |
| Gina:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. Chiara:(normal) Anche se non serve la prescrizione l'aspirina si compra in farmacia. Gina:Although you don't need a prescription for it, you have to buy Aspirin at the pharmacy. Chiara:(slow) Anche se non serve la prescrizione l'aspirina si compra in farmacia. |
| Gina:Okay, what’s the next word? Chiara:Moment Gina:Moment Chiara:(slow) Moment (regular) Moment Gina:Listeners, please repeat: Chiara:Moment [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Gina: |
| Moment is the most commonly used medicine to treat headaches. - |
| Gina:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. Chiara:(normal) Puoi prendere 1-2 compresse di Moment, 2 volte al giorno a stomaco pieno. Gina:You can take 1-2 tablets of Moment, 2 times a day, on a full stomach. Chiara:(slow) Puoi prendere 1-2 compresse di Moment, 2 volte al giorno a stomaco pieno. |
| Gina:Okay, what’s the next word? Chiara:Benagol Gina:Benagol Chiara:(slow) Benagol (regular) Benagol Gina:Listeners, please repeat: Chiara:Benagol [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Gina: |
| Benagol is a candy-like medicine used to treat sore throats. - |
| Gina:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. Chiara:(normal) Ci sono tanti gusti di Benagol. Gina:Benagol comes in a lot of flavors. Chiara:(slow) Ci sono tanti gusti di Benagol. |
| Gina:Okay, what’s the next word? Chiara:Aulin Gina:Aulin Chiara:(slow) Aulin (regular) Aulin Gina:Listeners, please repeat: Chiara:Aulin [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Gina: |
| Aulin is a very common painkiller. Since there was an over- consumption of it in the past, a doctors’ prescription is required now. - |
| Gina:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. Chiara:(normal) L'Aulin è disponibile in diverse forme - compresse, supposte, bustine, gel. Gina:Aulin is available in several forms - tablets, suppositories, powder, and gel. Chiara:(slow) L'Aulin è disponibile in diverse forme - compresse, supposte, bustine, gel. |
| Gina:Okay, what’s the last word? Chiara:Lasonil Gina:Lasonil Chiara:(slow) Lasonil (regular) Lasonil Gina:Listeners, please repeat: Chiara:Lasonil [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Gina: |
| Lasonil is an ointment used to reduce bruising and inflammation. - |
| Gina:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. Chiara:(normal) Lasonil può essere usato anche per alleviare i dolori muscolari. Gina:Lasonil can also be used to relieve muscle aches. Chiara:(slow) Lasonil può essere usato anche per alleviare i dolori muscolari. |
| QUIZ |
| Gina:Okay listeners, are you ready to be quizzed on the words you just learned? Chiara will give you the Italian - please say the English meaning out loud! Are you ready? |
| Chiara:aspirina [pause]Gina:Aspirin |
| Chiara:Moment [pause]Gina:Moment |
| Chiara:Benagol [pause]Gina:Benagol |
| Chiara:Aulin [pause]Gina:Aulin |
| Chiara:Lasonil [pause]Gina:Lasonil |
Outro |
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| Gina:There you have it - five Commonly used medicines and drugs in Italy! We have more vocab lists available at ItalianPod101.com, so be sure to check them out. Thanks everyone, see you next time! |
| Chiara:Ciao. |
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