MY HEAD HURTS TODAY

Talking about headaches and pain is important to get the help you need. Learn how to describe your pain, ask for advice, and listen to suggestions. Remember: when you say my head hurts today, people will understand you and can help you feel better. Take care of your health and use these expressions to communicate clearly!
For example:

• My head hurts today.

• I don’t feel good.

• Can you help me?

These sentences are useful when you visit the doctor, talk to friends, or explain your condition. You will also learn how to describe the pain, how long you’ve had it, and what you are doing to feel better.

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GRAMMAR

We use the verb to hurt and have + noun to talk about pain.

• Positive: My head hurts today. / I have a headache.

• Negative: My head doesn’t hurt. / I don’t have a headache.

• Questions: Does your head hurt? / Do you have a headache?

We also use should to give advice:

• You should rest.

• You should drink water.

• You shouldn’t watch too much TV.

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VOCABULARY

1. Headache – pain in the head.

2. Pain – a bad feeling in the body.

3. Medicine – something you take to feel better.

4. Rest – to stop and relax.

5. Tired – feeling like you need sleep.

6. Sick – feeling unwell.

7. Doctor – a person who helps you when you’re sick.

8. Water – a drink that helps you stay healthy.

9. Sleep – rest for your body and mind at night.

10. Stress – worry or pressure that can cause a headache.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• My head hurts today.

• I have had this headache since morning.

• Can you give me something for the pain?

• I feel very tired.

• You should lie down.

• Take some medicine.

• Drink more water.

• Did you sleep well?

• It might be stress.

• Let’s go to the doctor.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• My head hurts today.

• I have a little headache.

• She feels sick today.

Negative:

• My head doesn’t hurt now.

• I don’t have a headache anymore.

• He doesn’t feel tired.

Questions:

• Do you have a headache?

• Does your head hurt?

• Did you take any medicine?

Answers:

• Yes, I do. / No, I don’t.

• Yes, it does. / No, it doesn’t.

• Yes, I did. / No, I didn’t.

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Long CONVERSATION

Emma: Hi, Sarah. You look tired. Are you okay?

Sarah: Hi, Emma. My head hurts today. I have a bad headache.

Emma: Oh no! Did you sleep well last night?

Sarah: Not really. I was very stressed with work.

Emma: You should rest and drink some water. Did you take any medicine?

Sarah: No, not yet. I wanted to finish my work first.

Emma: That’s not good. You should take care of yourself. Work can wait.

Sarah: You’re right. I will take some medicine and lie down.

Emma: Good idea. Let me know if you need anything.

Sarah: Thanks, Emma. You’re a great friend.

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Long READING

James woke up with a strong headache. He tried to drink water, but the pain didn’t go away. He felt very tired and couldn’t focus on his work. His friend Maria came to visit and saw that James was not feeling well. She asked, "Did you take any medicine?" James said no. Maria gave him some pain medicine and told him to rest. After a few hours of sleep, James felt much better. He learned that when his head hurts, he should stop working and take care of himself.

Questions:

1. What happened to James?

2. What did he try first?

3. Who came to help him?

4. What did Maria give him?

5. How did James feel after resting?

Answers:

1. He had a strong headache.

2. He tried to drink water.

3. Maria came to help.

4. She gave him pain medicine.

5. He felt much better.