🏥 Going to the doctor in the United States can be confusing — especially if English is not your first language.

This episode of the Learn English Podcast explains the essential American healthcare vocabulary every English learner needs. From primary care physician and specialist to referral, copay, authorization, and prior auth — these are the real words Americans use when talking about doctors, health insurance, and medical appointments.

Designed for intermediate English learners (B1–B2), this episode explains how the American healthcare system works through natural conversation — including the difference between family medicine and internal medicine, when you need a referral, what a copay is, and what nurse practitioners and physician assistants do.

Learn American English naturally through real vocabulary, real situations, an ...