Show Notes
Today’s topic is something that can feel stressful, uncomfortable, and very vulnerable, especially in another language. We’re talking about going to the doctor. We’ll go through common phrases you might hear, things you might want to say, and how a doctor’s appointment in Sweden often sounds in real life. You can download the transcript, vocabulary list, and exercises on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/slowswedish/membership Browse all episodes here: https://slowswedish.com/ Happy learning! 💛
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