
Ep 5: Booking a Flu Jab over the Phone在本期节目中,我们将学习在新西兰尚未注册家庭医生(GP)的情况下,如何通过电话以临时患者(Casual Patient)的身份为3岁以下儿童预约流感疫苗,以及相关的注册和海外疫苗记录转换等实用流程。 Transcript: Kia ora! Welcome back to the 'Kiwi English Booster'. This is Episode 06, and today we are getting ready for the winter season by sorting out a flu jab for the kids. Winter is coming, and getting a flu vaccine is a great way to stay healthy. But what if you are new to New Zealand, haven't found a regular GP yet, and want to know if your child under three can get vaccinated? It involves a few more steps like registering as a casual patient and updating overseas records. Let's listen to the conversation between a clinic receptionist and a parent. Receptionist: Kia ora! City Medical Centre, how can I help you today? Parent: Kia ora! I'm calling to see if I can get a flu jab for my two-year-old. We aren't enrolled with a GP here yet. Can kids under three get it as a casual patient? Receptionist: Yep, no worries at all. Toddlers can definitely get the flu vaccine. Since you're not enrolled, we'll need to set you up as a casual patient first, and the wee one needs to be registered under your name. Parent: Sweet as. What documents do I need to bring in? Receptionist: You'll need to bring passports and visa details for both you and your child. Also, before we do the jab, we'll need to book a quick consultation to get their overseas vaccination records sorted in our system. Parent: Good on ya, mate. I'll pop in tomorrow with the paperwork. Cheers! There were some very helpful details in there! Let's look at some Kiwi terms. First, Flu jab. F-L-U space J-A-B. In New Zealand, people usually say 'jab' instead of 'shot' or 'injection'. Second, Wee one. W-E-E space O-N-E. 'Wee' means small, so this is an affectionate way to say little child. Third, No worries. N-O space W-O-R-R-I-E-S. This is a very common way of saying 'it's fine' or 'not a problem'. Lastly, Pop in. P-O-P space I-N. This means to visit a place quickly or drop by. Now let's hear how it sounds in a busy environment with a natural, faster pace. Receptionist: Kia ora! City Medical Centre, how can I help you today? Parent: Kia ora! I'm calling to see if I can get a flu jab for my two-year-old. We aren't enrolled with a GP here yet. Can kids under three get it as a casual patient? Receptionist: Yep, no worries at all. Toddlers can definitely get the flu vaccine. Since you're not enrolled, we'll need to set you up as a casual patient first, and the wee one needs to be registered under your name.
EP4.Trying Out A GymIn Episode 4, we hit the gym! Alex visits Jetts for a free trial. Learn how to check in for an appointment, follow a gym tour, and ask about membership fees, all while picking up essential Kiwi slang like 'yarn', 'fortnightly', and 'cheap as chips'. Transcript: Alex: Kia ora, mate. I'm Alex. I booked a free trial session online for today. GymStaff: Gidday Alex! Sweet as, I've got your name right here on the system. Welcome to Jetts. Have you brought your gym gear and a towel? Alex: Yep, all sorted in my bag. Could you show me around a bit? GymStaff: No worries at all. Over there is the cardio zone, and out the back is the free weights area. The changing rooms and water cooler are just down the hall. Feel free to have a good yarn with the personal trainers if you need a hand. Alex: Choice, the place looks great. Just quickly, what are the membership fees like if I decide to sign up? GymStaff: It's pretty cheap as chips, mate. It is normally a fortnightly direct debit, and we have no lock-in contracts. I will grab you a pricing brochure while you go have your workout.
EP 3: The Hunt for the Missing BroomIn Episode 3, we tackle a common shopping frustration: finding an item that is 'in stock' online but missing from the shelf. Learn how to communicate with floor staff and the service desk using SKUs, and master phrases like 'out the back' and 'hang tight'.
Ep 2: Mastering the Subway Order当你走进新西兰的Subway(赛百味)时,面对店员语速极快的一连串问题:“要什么面包?加什么芝士?要烤吗?加什么蔬菜?”,你是否感到紧张?本期节目将带你实战演练!我们将学习如何像当地人一样点一份经典的“炸鸡排三吉治 (Chicken Schnitzel)”,掌握像“Capsicum”(青椒/红椒)和“Too easy”(没问题)这样的地道新西兰词汇。听完这一期,让你自信满满地拿下一顿美味午餐!
EP 1: Booking a Bank Appointment【Kiwi English Booster】第1期:搞定ASB银行开户预约 简介: 欢迎来到《Kiwi English Booster》的首播集!如果你刚落地新西兰,或者正计划开启“纽村”生活,那么“搞定钱袋子”绝对是你的头等大事。 在新西兰,去银行开户(Open a bank account)往往不能直接冲进网点,而是需要提前打电话预约(Make an appointment)。面对带着浓重口音的银行职员,你是否担心听不懂、答不上? 本期亮点: * 真实场景模拟:还原给ASB银行打电话预约开户的全过程。 * 关键术语解析:教你听懂什么是“Proof of address”(地址证明),以及如何确认预约时间。 * 地道Kiwi俚语:深入讲解新西兰人挂在嘴边的 "Sweet as"(太棒了/没问题)、"Sorted"(搞定了)以及毛利语问候 "Kia ora"。 系好安全带,让我们一起用最地道的英语,自信迈出新西兰生活的第一步!