Feeling ill

English course · A2 · Elementary · 6 short videos

Goal — I can say what's wrong with me and understand simple advice.

Grammar — I've got a…, My … hurts., You should / shouldn't…, What's the matter?

Words — headache, sore throat, stomach ache, back, leg, finger, hurt, tired, rest, honey, doctor, get well soon

The videos of this unit

Sam doesn't look good.

Mia Sam, are you OK? You look tired.

Sam I've got a headache and a sore throat.

Mia You should go home.

Sam I can't. I'm working until six.

Mia Then drink some tea with honey.

Sam Good idea. Thanks, Doctor Mia!

Useful expression You should go home. — Use “should” to give advice.

Everything hurts!

Doctor What's the matter?

Ben Everything hurts. When I touch my leg, it hurts.

Ben When I touch my head, it hurts. My arm too!

Doctor Ben… your finger is broken.

What to say to a friend who is ill.

Word Get well soon! /ɡet wel suːn/ — I hope you feel better quickly.

Stop saying “I have pain at my head”.

Common mistake ~~I have pain at my head.~~ → I've got a headache. / My head hurts.

Why: Use “-ache” (headache, stomach ache) or “… hurts”.

Two body words, two sounds.

Word hurt /hɜːt/ / heart /hɑːt/

Astuce (hurt) : “hurt”: mouth almost closed, “er”. “heart”: open wide, like at the doctor: “aaah”.

Health quiz: 4 questions!