Words to know

become sick because your body reacts badly to something

keep your feelings under control in a difficult moment

phone for emergency medical help

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Listen first

No text yet. Listen for who, where and what goes wrong.

EthanMina

Practice · 3 min

Take Ethan's part first, then Mina's. Most lines here are short and urgent, so keep them clear, not shouted. Mina sounds calm on purpose; that's what keeps Ethan calm too. Copy her steady "Okay. Stay calm." and his slow, relieved "it's getting easier."

  1. EthanMina, these cookies are amazing. Where did you get them?
  2. MinaThe bakery on the corner. They're new. Peanut butter and chocolate.
  3. EthanWait. Peanut butter? Are you sure?
  4. MinaThat's what the sign said. Why? Oh no. Ethan, your allergy.
  5. EthanMy mouth is starting to feel strange. And my throat's tight.
  6. MinaOkay. Stay calm. Where's your allergy pen?
  7. EthanIn my backpack. In the car. The parking lot, by the gate.
  8. MinaGive me the keys. I'll get it. Sit down and breathe slowly.
  9. EthanHurry. Please.
  10. MinaI'm calling an ambulance on the way. Keep breathing.
  11. EthanOkay. I'm breathing. Slowly.
  12. MinaGot it. The blue case? Is this the one?
  13. EthanYes. My leg. Press it on the outside of my leg.
  14. MinaDone. Hold still. Ten seconds. The ambulance is five minutes away.
  15. EthanI think... it's getting easier. My throat's opening up.
  16. MinaGood. Keep sitting. Don't try to stand. I can hear the siren.
  17. EthanThank you, Mina. You were so fast.
  18. MinaI've never run that fast in my life. And no more cookies without asking.
  19. EthanNo more mystery cookies. Ever.

Say it today

Use it once in a real conversation before tomorrow. Out loud counts, even to yourself.