German doctor appointment conversation practice

A straightforward check-in becomes a test of calm vocabulary and the ability to describe a problem without overcomplicating it.

HausarztpraxisDescribe what hurts and answer a few intake questions.

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7 guided choices

3 coaching hints

4 phrases in review

What you'll practice

Before you start

Use these lines to explain symptoms clearly without overloading the sentence.

Seit gestern habe ich starke Kopfschmerzen.Describing the main problem
Mir tut der Hals weh.Adding another symptom
Ungefähr sieben. Vor allem am Abend wird es schlimmer.Answering about pain level

+ 1 more in your review after the run

Appointment prep

This scenario rehearses describing symptoms with seit, answering pain-scale questions, and asking for a Krankschreibung if you need one.

Insurance card (Krankenversicherungskarte), list of current medications if any

Since when, pain level, other symptoms, medication taken, sick note request

Seit gestern habe ich starke Kopfschmerzen.

Keep preparing

Move between the phrase guide, appointment checklist, and the conversations that usually come next.

Phrase guide

Describe symptoms clearly, answer intake questions, and ask for a sick note in German.

Appointment prep

Review what to bring, what to expect, and the phrases to save before the real conversation.

Related rehearsal

You are not sick enough for a long appointment, but you still need the right words for symptoms, dosage, and safe follow-up questions.

Related rehearsal

After Anmeldung, you need a Krankenkasse. The clerk asks about employment, documents, and when your Versicherungskarte will arrive.