Dealing with Crisis / Emergencies in English.

Imagine that you’re on vacation and suddenly you realize that your wallet has been stolen! Do you know how to report a theft in English? Now imagine that you’re walking down the street after a business meeting and you see a car crash just ahead of you. Can you talk to the police in English? You never get any advance warning when there’s an emergency, and unless you’re remarkably well-prepared, you probably won’t have a dictionary with you. Learn to manage a crisis in English

Medical emergencies

• Call an ambulance!
• I need a doctor
• There’s been an accident
• Please hurry!
• I’ve cut myself
• I’ve burnt myself
• Are you OK?
• Is everyone OK?

Crime

• Stop, thief!
• Call the police!
• My wallet’s been stolen
• My purse has been stolen
• My handbag’s been stolen
• My laptop’s been stolen
• My phone’s been stolen
• I’d like to report a theft
• My car’s been broken into
• I’ve been mugged
• I’ve been attacked

Fire

• Fire!
• Call the fire brigade!
• Can you smell burning?
• There’s a fire
• The building’s on fire