{"id":8273,"date":"2024-08-26T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-26T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/?p=8273"},"modified":"2024-08-23T07:49:49","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T07:49:49","slug":"english-for-emergencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/english-for-emergencies\/","title":{"rendered":"English Phrases for Emergencies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg 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href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/english-for-emergencies\/#Getting_attention\" >Getting attention<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/english-for-emergencies\/#When_youre_lost\" >When you&#8217;re lost<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/english-for-emergencies\/#I_cant_seem_to_find\" >I can&#8217;t (seem to) find __.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/english-for-emergencies\/#I_got_separated_from_my\" >I got separated from my __.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/english-for-emergencies\/#My_is_missing\" >My ___ is missing.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/english-for-emergencies\/#When_youre_sick\" >When you&#8217;re sick<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/english-for-emergencies\/#I_dont_feel_so_well\" >I don&#8217;t feel (so) well.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/english-for-emergencies\/#I_have_a_pain_in_my\" >I have a pain in my __.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/english-for-emergencies\/#Help_with_devices\" >Help with devices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/english-for-emergencies\/#Common_responses_to_requests_for_help\" >Common responses to requests for help<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/english-for-emergencies\/#Asking_for_information\" >Asking for information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/english-for-emergencies\/#Offering_help\" >Offering help<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/english-for-emergencies\/#Asking_for_details\" >Asking for details<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/english-for-emergencies\/#Wrap-up\" >Wrap-up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>You've lost something or someone. Someone you know is injured. You aren't feeling well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These moments can be stressful, but trying to get help when you aren't confident in your English skill can be even more difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, there are a few standard phrases you can use in many emergency situations. Be sure to learn these well so you'll be prepared if you need them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_attention\"><\/span><strong>Getting attention<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06093920\/emergency_daniel-jensen-UDleHDOhBZ8-unsplash1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A person raising their hand for help in the middle of a field of tall flowers\" class=\"wp-image-8278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06093920\/emergency_daniel-jensen-UDleHDOhBZ8-unsplash1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06093920\/emergency_daniel-jensen-UDleHDOhBZ8-unsplash1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06093920\/emergency_daniel-jensen-UDleHDOhBZ8-unsplash1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06093920\/emergency_daniel-jensen-UDleHDOhBZ8-unsplash1-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06093920\/emergency_daniel-jensen-UDleHDOhBZ8-unsplash1-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you're in an emergency, the first thing to do is alert a staff member or someone else who can help you. Start with the following basic expressions and combine them with the more specific phrases introduced later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Excuse me.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I'm sorry, but ~<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can you help me?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I have an emergency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I'm having trouble __ing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The last phrase can be used to mention a specific problem.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Excuse me, my friend is <strong>having trouble walking<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">I'm <strong>having trouble finding<\/strong> my hotel. Can you help me?<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">He's <strong>having trouble breathing<\/strong>. Can you call an ambulance, please?<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_youre_lost\"><\/span><strong>When you&#8217;re lost<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06093951\/emergency_pexels-andrea-piacquadio-38001491-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A lost and confused man holding a phone while trying to find his way in a city\" class=\"wp-image-8279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06093951\/emergency_pexels-andrea-piacquadio-38001491-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06093951\/emergency_pexels-andrea-piacquadio-38001491-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06093951\/emergency_pexels-andrea-piacquadio-38001491-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06093951\/emergency_pexels-andrea-piacquadio-38001491-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06093951\/emergency_pexels-andrea-piacquadio-38001491-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don't know where to go, you can simply say \"I'm lost,\" but it doesn't offer the other person much information. Instead, use one of the following phrases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_cant_seem_to_find\"><\/span><strong>I can&#8217;t (seem to) find __.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Excuse me, <strong>I can't seem to find my hotel<\/strong>. Can you point me in the right direction?<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can also say \"Can you help me find my way?\"<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">I can't find the train station. <strong>Can you help me find my way?<\/strong><\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_got_separated_from_my\"><\/span><strong>I got separated from my __.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this phrase when you can't find someone.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Excuse me. <strong>I got separated from my friend<\/strong> in the crowd. Can you help me find them?<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\"><strong>We got separated from the rest of our tour group<\/strong>. What should we do?<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_is_missing\"><\/span><strong>My ___ is missing.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a simpler way to say someone is lost.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">I'm sorry, but <strong>my child is missing<\/strong>. I need help finding him.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\"><strong>My friend is missing<\/strong>. I last saw her about 20 minutes ago near the fountain.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can also use this phrase for items.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Excuse me, <strong>my backpack is missing<\/strong>. Do you have a lost-and-found?<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In these situations, you should be prepared to describe the person or object that is missing. Here are some examples.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">He's 9 years old and is wearing a red hoodie and a blue cap.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">She has dark, curly hair and glasses. She's wearing a green jacket and a brown scarf.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">It's black with a red design on the side. It has some books and a phone inside the back pocket.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_youre_sick\"><\/span><strong>When you&#8217;re sick<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06094011\/emergency_shutterstock_5659881461-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A man in pain, holding his stomach with both hands\" class=\"wp-image-8280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06094011\/emergency_shutterstock_5659881461-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06094011\/emergency_shutterstock_5659881461-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06094011\/emergency_shutterstock_5659881461-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06094011\/emergency_shutterstock_5659881461-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06094011\/emergency_shutterstock_5659881461-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_dont_feel_so_well\"><\/span><strong>I don&#8217;t feel (so) well.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a general phrase that can refer to any kind of illness.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Excuse me, <strong>I don't feel so well<\/strong>. Can you call a doctor, please?<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Can you help us? <strong>My friend isn't feeling well<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_have_a_pain_in_my\"><\/span><strong>I have a pain in my __.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this phrase to talk about a particular part of the body. This is useful when speaking with doctors.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">My daughter <strong>has a pain in her chest<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">I <strong>have a pain in my tooth<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Help_with_devices\"><\/span><strong>Help with devices<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06094027\/emergency_pexels-ron-lach-103663351-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A person looking at their phone's screen, which indicates that its battery needs to be charged\" class=\"wp-image-8281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06094027\/emergency_pexels-ron-lach-103663351-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06094027\/emergency_pexels-ron-lach-103663351-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06094027\/emergency_pexels-ron-lach-103663351-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06094027\/emergency_pexels-ron-lach-103663351-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/06094027\/emergency_pexels-ron-lach-103663351-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Electronic devices like smartphones are very important for many people today. These devices contain lots of important information, and can be used to find and confirm details. If you're having trouble with your device, try these phrases.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Excuse me, my phone is dead. Do you have a charger?<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">My device is out of battery. Do you mind if I charge it here?<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Could I borrow your charger, please?<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Is there somewhere nearby where I can charge my phone?<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_responses_to_requests_for_help\"><\/span><strong>Common responses to requests for help<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, here are some phrases you are likely to hear when asking for help. You can also use them yourself if someone asks <em>you<\/em> for assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Asking_for_information\"><\/span><strong>Asking for information<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What's wrong?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What's the matter?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What seems to be the problem?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Offering_help\"><\/span><strong>Offering help<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do you need any help?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What can I do to help?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How can I help?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Asking_for_details\"><\/span><strong>Asking for details<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Can you describe him\/her\/it?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can you give me a description of __?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What does he\/she\/it look like?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where did you last see him\/her\/it?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap-up\"><\/span><strong>Wrap-up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stressful situations like getting lost or feeling sick away from home can happen at any time. You are more likely to get through these situations smoothly if you can clearly and calmly communicate to others that you need help. Learning these phrases will also prepare you to offer help when others ask for your assistance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You've lost something or someone. Someone you know is injured. You aren't feeling well. 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