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