In this topic, we learn how to talk about health problems in simple English. We use common phrases and questions to describe how we feel, what hurts, and what we can do to feel better. Talking about health is important when you visit the doctor, talk to friends, or explain why you can’t do something.
Examples:
I have a headache.
My stomach hurts.
She has a sore throat.
He feels sick today.
This topic helps you express your health problems and understand others when they talk about their health.
GRAMMAR
We use have + a/an + health problem:
I have a headache.
She has a cold.
We use my/his/her + body part + hurts:
My back hurts.
His leg hurts.
We use feel + adjective:
I feel sick.
She feels tired.
To ask questions, we use Do you have…? or Does it hurt?:
Do you have a cough?
Does your head hurt?
VOCABULARY
Headache – Pain in your head.
Fever – High body temperature.
Cough – To push air from your lungs with a sound.
Cold – A common sickness with sneezing and runny nose.
Stomachache – Pain in your stomach.
Sore throat – Pain in your throat.
Backache – Pain in your back.
Tired – Needing rest.
Sick – Not feeling well.
Medicine – Something you take to feel better.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
I have a headache.
My throat hurts.
I feel sick.
Do you have a fever?
She has a stomachache.
He feels tired.
Take some medicine.
You should rest.
Drink lots of water.
Go to the doctor if it gets worse.
SENTENCES
Positive:
I have a sore throat.
My back hurts today.
Negative:
I don’t have a fever.
My head doesn’t hurt now.
Questions:
Do you have a headache?
Does your stomach hurt?
Answers:
Yes, I do. / No, I don’t.
Yes, it does. / No, it doesn’t.
LONG CONVERSATION
Liam: Hi Emma, you look tired. Are you okay?
Emma: No, I don’t feel well. I have a headache and a sore throat.
Liam: Oh no! Do you have a fever too?
Emma: I think so. I feel very warm.
Liam: You should rest and drink lots of water.
Emma: Yes, I will. I might take some medicine too.
Liam: Good idea. If you don’t feel better, you should see a doctor.
Emma: Thanks, Liam. I hope I feel better tomorrow.
Liam: Get well soon, Emma!
LONG READING
Emma woke up with a headache. She also felt very hot and had a sore throat. She didn’t want to go to school because she felt sick. Her mother gave her some medicine and told her to rest. Emma drank water and stayed in bed all day. By the evening, she started to feel a little better. The next morning, her fever was gone, and her throat hurt less. Emma was happy she rested and took care of her health.
Questions:
What health problems did Emma have?
Answer: She had a headache, a sore throat, and a fever.What did Emma do to feel better?
Answer: She took medicine, drank water, and rested.Did Emma go to school?
Answer: No, she stayed at home.How did Emma feel in the evening?
Answer: She felt a little better.Was her fever gone the next day?
Answer: Yes, it was gone.
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