Elementary - Calling In Sick

A: Hello, Daniel speaking, how may I help you?
B: Hi, Daniel, Julie here.

A: Hi, Julie, how are you?
B: Actually, I’m feeling quite ill today.

A: I’m sorry to hear that. What’s wrong?
B: I think I’m coming down with the flu. I have a headache, a sore throat a runny nose and I’m feeling slightly feverish.

A: I see... so you’re calling in sick?Visit the Online Review and Discussion (text version). c2008 Praxis Language Ltd.
B: Yes, I was hoping to take the day off to recover.

A: OK, then. Try and get some rest.

Key Vocabulary

was hoping :to kindly expect
calling in sick: report that you will not go to work because you are sick
coming down:getting, acquiring
quite ill: very sick