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🆘 Emergency

Emergency · English

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Useful phrases

MeaningHow to say it
Help me, please!Help me, please!
Please call the police.Please call the police.
I lost my passport.I lost my passport.
I need a doctor.I need a doctor.

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Culture & natural speech

English politeness often relies on tone and softeners such as please, could and would. Direct wording can sound different depending on region and relationship.