Infections Course

Lesson 1:  Detection of Chagas Disease – FREE LESSON

In this introductory lesson to our series on Chagas disease, we present a clinical dialogue where a healthcare provider recommends screening for the disease, and the subsequent follow-up conversation that takes place after the patient tests positive for Chagas disease. Following the dialogue, you will hear the first part of a Q and A between Daniela and myself.

Members Only Testing and Transmission

Daniela and I continue our review of the clinical dialogue, "Detection of Chagas Disease." We cover the following in Spanish: the potential development of heart and intestinal problems years after infection, testing for the disease, test results, and disease transmission. LEVEL-ADVANCED

Members Only Symptoms and Cardiac Testing

The doctor discusses potential problems caused by Chagas disease and cardiac testing prior to treatment. LEVEL - ADVANCED

Members Only Referral for Treatment

The doctor explains she will refer the patient to an infectious disease specialist for treatment. LEVEL - ADVANCED

Members Only Screening Family Members

The doctor discusses the rare ways Chagas disease can be spread from person to person and recommends testing of family members who grew up in the same area as the patient. LEVEL - ADVANCED

Lesson 1:  Symptoms of the Flu in Spanish – FREE LESSON

In this introductory lesson, you'll hear a clinical dialogue where Señora Garcia presents with a terrible cold to the clinic. Following the clinical dialogue, we practice expressing those symptoms of the flu that are also caused by the common cold.

Members Only Flu in Pregnancy – Symptoms of the Flu

In this audio lesson, we will learn useful vocabulary and phrases for discussing common cold and flu symptoms in Spanish.

Members Only Flu in Pregnancy – Diagnosis and Treatment

In this lesson, you will hear the doctor explain the diagnosis of the flu, how she likely got it from the sick children at the daycare, and the recommended treatment. Since Señora Garcia is pregnant, she is more likely to suffer complications. Therefore, treatment with an antiviral medication is recommended.

Lesson 4:  Q&A – Symptoms and Transmission

In this audio lesson, you will learn useful vocabulary and phrases for talking about the symptoms of the flu and how it is transmitted.

Members Only Q&A – Flu Vaccine – Who, Why, and When

This is the first of two lessons covering questions and answers regarding the flu vaccine in Spanish. It is an updated lesson from our previous Q&A on the Flu. By the time we finish these two lessons on the flu vaccine, you will be equipped with useful words and phrases when talking about vaccinations in Spanish. LEVEL - ADVANCED

Members Only Q&A – Flu Vaccine – How It Works, Side Effects

In this second audio lesson on the flu vaccine, we will discuss how the vaccine works and its common side effects. By the time we are done, you should feel confident when talking about vaccinations in Spanish. LEVEL - ADVANCED

Members Only Q&A – High Risk Groups and Complications

In this final lesson, we discuss the complications of the flu and who is at higher risk of suffering those complications. You will learn useful Spanish when discussing chronic disease and risk. LEVEL - ADVANCED

Lesson 1:  Chikungunya Interview – FREE LESSON

I interview Letty from San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala. She tells us about when she had Chikungunya.

Lesson 2:  Chikungunya Interview – Review with Javier

Javier and I review the key phrases during my interview with Letty about Chikungunya. LEVEL – INTERMEDIATE

Members Only Interpret – Fever, Chills, and Fatigue

In this lesson, we interpret each line of the Chikungunya interview with Letty. LEVEL – INTERMEDIATE

Members Only Interpret – Home Remedies, Pain, and Rash

In this lesson, we interpret each line of the Chikungunya interview with Letty. LEVEL – INTERMEDIATE

Members Only Interpret – Itching and Joint Pain

In this lesson, we interpret each line of the Chikungunya interview with Letty. LEVEL – INTERMEDIATE

Members Only Interpret – Duration of Symptoms and Avoiding Injections

In this lesson, we interpret each line of the Chikungunya interview with Letty. LEVEL – INTERMEDIATE

Lesson 7:  Zika Interview – FREE LESSON

Letty tells us about her unfortunate fate of also suffering from Zika. LEVEL - INTERMEDIATE

Lesson 8:  Zika Interview – Review with Javier

Javier and I review the essential vocabulary and phrases from the interview. LEVEL - UPPER INTERMEDIATE

Members Only Zika Interview – Vocabulary

Let's master the vocabulary before we interpret phrases in the next lesson. LEVEL – INTERMEDIATE

Members Only Zika Interview – Interpret

We review and interpret key phrases from my Interview with Letty about Zika. Notice how Letty uses the imperfect to describe her illness and what was happening. She uses the preterite to state discrete actions or events. LEVEL - UPPER INTERMEDIATE

Lesson 1:  Baby with Diarrhea – Listen

A mother brings her baby to the clinic because he has diarrhea. The doctor obtains a clinical history and then discusses diagnosis and treatment.

Members Only Assessing for Dehydration

As you interpret, you will learn how to ask about blood in the stool, wet diapers, vomiting, tears, and feeding.

Members Only Fever, Breathing, Rash, Sick Contacts, and Vaccines

As you interpret, learn how to ask about fever, respiratory distress, rashes, birth history, travel, sick contacts, and vaccination status.

Members Only Rehydration Solutions and When to Return

As you interpret, you will learn how to explain treatment with rehydration solutions and continued nursing, how to assess hydration status, and when to return.