In this topic, we learn how to describe when someone has pain in their feet using two common phrases: “I have sore feet” and “My feet hurt.” Both mean that your feet feel pain, often because you have walked or stood for a long time. We use these phrases to tell others about how we feel and to ask for rest or help.
Examples:
I have sore feet after walking all day.
My feet hurt because I wore tight shoes.
If your feet hurt, you should sit down and rest.
This topic helps you describe foot pain in simple English and talk about ways to feel better.
GRAMMAR
We use present simple to talk about current feelings:
I have sore feet.
My feet hurt.
We can use because to give a reason:
I have sore feet because I ran a long distance.
My feet hurt because of the new shoes.
To ask about someone else, we use do:
Do you have sore feet?
Do your feet hurt?
VOCABULARY
Sore – Feeling pain or discomfort.
Feet – The parts of your body you stand on.
Hurt – To feel pain.
Shoes – What you wear on your feet.
Walk – To move by putting one foot in front of the other.
Rest – To stop and relax.
Massage – Rubbing muscles to help them feel better.
Blisters – Small bubbles on the skin from rubbing.
Swollen – Bigger than normal because of pain or injury.
Comfortable – Feeling good, not in pain.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
I have sore feet.
My feet hurt a lot today.
I need to sit down and rest.
Can you help me find comfortable shoes?
Let’s take a break.
Do your feet hurt too?
Try massaging your feet.
Put your feet up to rest.
I need to change my shoes.
Walking less tomorrow will help.
SENTENCES
Positive:
I have sore feet after work.
My feet hurt from running.
Negative:
I don’t have sore feet today.
My feet don’t hurt now.
Questions:
Do you have sore feet?
Do your feet hurt after the trip?
Answers:
Yes, I do. / No, I don’t.
Yes, they do. / No, they don’t.
LONG CONVERSATION
Mark: Hey, you look tired. Are you okay?
Julia: Yes, but I have sore feet. We walked so much today!
Mark: Oh no! Do your feet hurt a lot?
Julia: Yes, they do. I need to sit down and rest.
Mark: Let’s find a café where we can take a break.
Julia: That sounds great. I also need to change my shoes. They are too tight.
Mark: Good idea. Maybe after resting, you will feel better.
Julia: I hope so. Thanks for understanding, Mark!
Mark: Of course! Let’s go sit down.
LONG READING
Julia and Mark went on a long city tour. They visited museums, parks, and shops. By the afternoon, Julia’s feet were very sore. Her feet hurt because she wore new shoes that were not comfortable. Mark noticed she was walking slowly and asked if she was okay. Julia said she needed to rest. They found a nice café and sat down. Julia took off her shoes, rested, and drank some water. After a short break, her feet felt a little better, and they continued their tour more slowly.
Questions:
Why did Julia’s feet hurt?
Answer: Because she wore new shoes that were not comfortable.Where did Julia and Mark go?
Answer: On a city tour.What did Mark do when he noticed Julia was tired?
Answer: He helped her find a place to rest.What did Julia do at the café?
Answer: She took off her shoes, rested, and drank water.Did Julia feel better after resting?
Answer: Yes, a little better.
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