An engaging lesson guide on English phrases for talking about health issues, designed to improve communication skills for ESL learners.

Introduction to Health Conversations

 

In this lesson, "Discussing Health Problems," we aim to familiarize you with various phrases and expressions used in English to talk about health and well-being. Understanding these phrases is crucial for communicating effectively about personal health or inquiring about someone else's health.

Learning Objectives

  • To learn expressions for describing one's health condition.
  • To practice asking about someone's health.
  • To use phrases for offering sympathy or assistance.

Key Phrases and Their Uses

Expressing Your Health Status

  • Positive Response: "I'm fine."
  • General Discomfort:
    • "Not too good."
    • "I'm not feeling very well."
    • "I don't feel very well."
    • "I'm not feeling a hundred percent."
    • "I feel sick."
    • "I feel a bit under the weather."
  • Specific Issues:
    • "I have a headache."
    • "I've got a splitting headache."
    • "My leg hurts."
    • "I cut my hand."
    • "I feel a bit dizzy."
    • "I have a bit of a stomach bug."
    • "I think I've got a bit of a temperature."
    • "I have a touch of (the) flu."
    • "I've got a nasty cough."

Inquiring About Someone's Health

  • General Inquiry:
    • "How do you feel?"
    • "How are you feeling?"
    • "Is everything okay?"
    • "What's wrong?"
    • "What's the matter?"
    • "Are you all right?"
    • "What happened?"
  • Expressing Concern:
    • "Actually, you don't look very well."
    • "You look a little pale."
    • "Maybe you're going down with something. There's a bug going around."

Offering Sympathy or Assistance

  • Sympathy:
    • "Sorry to hear that."
    • "That's too bad."
  • Assistance:
    • "Here's some aspirin."
    • "Let me help you."
    • "Is there anything I can do?"
  • Advice:
    • "Maybe you should go home and get some rest."
    • "Why don't you go home and have a lie-down."
  • Urgent Situations:
    • "That looks serious."
    • "Call 911!"

 

Conclusion and Takeaways

Through this lesson, you've learned various phrases to express health concerns, inquire about someone's health, and offer sympathy or assistance. These phrases are essential for navigating everyday conversations, especially when health issues arise.

Remembering Tips

  • Practice using these phrases in role-playing scenarios.
  • Associate specific phrases with their contexts to aid memory.
  • Engage in conversations about health, using new phrases to build confidence.

Encouragement for Further Practice

To continue improving your English, try discussing health topics with friends or classmates. For more resources, visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/learningenglishfree.co.uk for additional lessons and tips.


By integrating all the provided phrases into structured sections, this lesson offers a comprehensive guide to discussing health problems in English, suitable for learners aiming to enhance their conversational skills in this crucial area.

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