Reassuring a Patient

psychologist speaking with a patient
CEFR: A1
Patient Care

Reassuring a Patient



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🎧 Read/Listen first

You are a psychologist. You talk to your patient on the phone. You say, "Hello! How are you today?" You listen to your patient. You say, "I understand. You are feeling anxious. That is okay. You can relax. I am here to help you." You remind them to breathe and take their time. You say, "You are not alone. We will work together."

⚡ Learning goals

  • Understand how to reassure a patient
  • Learn key phrases for phone calls
  • Practice speaking about feelings

🔑 Key language

  • I understand. I understand your feelings.
  • You can relax. You can relax and breathe.
  • I am here to help you. I am here to help you with your worries.

🌍 Global comprehension

What does the psychologist say to the patient?

What should the patient do?

The psychologist says, "I ___ here to help you."

✍️ AI writing analysis

CEFR: A1Length: 2 to 4 sentences

Task: Write about how you can help someone feel better on the phone.

Use simple sentences and key phrases from the lesson.

Success criteria: Clear and simple sentences.

Target vocabulary

  • understand
  • relax
  • help
Grammar focus

  • be
  • can
  • feel

✍️ Vocabulary

understandTo know what someone feels..
I understand your feelings.
Repeat: I understand.
Défi rapide : Say 'I understand'.
relaxTo become calm and free from stress..
You can relax now.
Repeat: You can relax.
Défi rapide : Say 'You can relax'.
helpTo make it easier for someone..
I am here to help you.
Repeat: I am here to help.
Défi rapide : Say 'I help you.'
anxiousFeeling worried or nervous..
You are feeling anxious.
Repeat: You are anxious.
Défi rapide : Say 'I feel anxious.'
togetherWith each other, in one group..
We will work together.
Repeat: We work together.
Défi rapide : Say 'We are together.'

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⚙️ Rules & Grammar

🟣 Using 'I understand'

Rule:
Use 'I understand' to show you listen. It helps the patient feel heard. Example: 'I understand your feelings.'

Examples:

  • I understand your worries.
  • I understand you are anxious.
Common pitfall + fix:

  • Say 'I don't understand.' → Say 'I understand.'
  • Not listen to the patient. → Listen carefully.
Check your understanding
What does 'I understand' mean?

Use the language
Complete: I ___ your feelings.

🟣 Using 'You can relax'

Rule:
Use 'You can relax' to help the patient feel calm. It shows support. Example: 'You can relax and breathe.'

Examples:

  • You can relax now.
  • You can take your time.
Common pitfall + fix:

  • Say 'You cannot relax.' → Say 'You can relax.'
  • Use complex words. → Use simple words.
Check your understanding
What does 'You can relax' mean?

Use the language
Complete: You ___ relax now.

🟣 Using 'I am here to help you'

Rule:
Use 'I am here to help you' to show support. It makes the patient feel safe. Example: 'I am here to help you with your worries.'

Examples:

  • I am here for you.
  • I am here to listen.
Common pitfall + fix:

  • Say 'I am not here.' → Say 'I am here.'
  • Use unclear language. → Use clear language.
Check your understanding
What does 'I am here to help you' mean?

Use the language
Complete: I ___ here to help you.

🟣 Using simple phrases

Rule:
Use simple phrases to communicate clearly. Short sentences are better. Example: 'You are not alone.'

Examples:

  • You can talk to me.
  • We will work together.
Common pitfall + fix:

  • Use long sentences. → Use short sentences.
  • Use difficult words. → Use easy words.
Check your understanding
What is a simple phrase?

Use the language
Complete: We ___ work together.

🧩 Guided practice

Mini-dialogue:
Psychologist: Hello! How are you today? Patient: I feel anxious. Psychologist: I understand. You can relax. I am here to help you.

Why this matters:
This language helps you support your patient.

Verb & Adjective Pack:
Use these phrases to reassure someone.

Complete: I ___ your feelings.
Complete: You ___ relax now.
You are not ___.

🎙️ AI oral analysis

CEFR: A1Oral target: 2 to 4 sentences

Oral task: Write a short message to help someone feel better.

Use phrases from the lesson.

Success criteria: Clear and simple sentences.

Target vocabulary

  • understand
  • relax
  • help
Grammar focus

  • be
  • can
  • feel

🚀 Quick challenge

Listen to the model, repeat aloud, then retry to improve your score.

EASYSay how you can help someone.
Model: I can help you feel better.
Use 'help' in your answer.
EASYUse 'relax' in a sentence.
Model: You can relax now.
Include 'relax' clearly.
MEDIUMExplain what 'anxious' means.
Model: Feeling worried or nervous.
Use simple words.

AI Conversation Mission

Situation

You are a psychologist on a call.

Your mission
  • Reassure the patient.
  • Use simple phrases.
  • Listen to their feelings.
Focus language
reassurancesupportcalmness
Communication tip

Speak slowly and clearly.