Module 1 - Chapter 17
Health & Body
Learn to talk about your body and health!
Introduction
Your Health Matters
Knowing how to talk about your body and health is very important! This chapter teaches you body parts, common health issues, and how to communicate with doctors when you're not feeling well.
Parts of the Body
Human Body
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Learn all the parts of your body!
Head & Face
Head
Eyes
Ears
Nose
Mouth
Teeth
Tongue
Face
Hair
Upper Body
Chest
Arms
Hands
Fingers
Shoulders
Heart
Lungs
Stomach
Lower Body
Legs
Feet
Toes
Bones
Muscles
More Body Parts
Neck
Wrist
Elbow
Knee
Ankle
Blood
Brain
Back
Body Part Sentences
- I have two eyes and two ears.
- My head hurts.
- She hurt her arm.
- He broke his leg.
- I brush my teeth every day.
- Your heart pumps blood.
- We breathe with our lungs.
Common Health Issues
Illnesses & Conditions
Cold
Flu
Fever
Cough
Headache
Stomachache
Toothache
Sore throat
Allergy
Describing How You Feel
- I feel sick. - I'm not well
- I feel dizzy. - My head is spinning
- I feel weak. - No energy
- I feel tired. - Need rest
- I have a fever. - High temperature
- I have a cold. - Sneezing, runny nose
- I have a cough. - Throat irritation
- My stomach hurts. - Pain in stomach
- My head hurts. - Headache
- I can't sleep. - Insomnia
Injuries
- Cut - skin is broken
- Bruise - black and blue mark
- Burn - injury from heat/fire
- Sprain - twisted joint
- Broken bone - fractured bone
- Bleeding - losing blood
- Swelling - body part gets bigger
Injury Sentences
- I cut my finger.
- She burned her hand.
- He broke his arm.
- My ankle is swollen.
- I have a bruise on my leg.
At the Doctor's Office
Making an Appointment
- Patient: I'd like to make an appointment, please.
- Receptionist: What's the problem?
- Patient: I have a bad cough and fever.
- Receptionist: Can you come tomorrow at 3 PM?
- Patient: Yes, that works. Thank you.
Doctor Visit Dialogue
Doctor: Hello! What brings you here today?
Patient: I haven't been feeling well. I have a fever and a bad cough.
Doctor: How long have you had these symptoms?
Patient: About three days.
Doctor: Let me check your temperature. (Checks) You have a high fever. Open your mouth, please. Say "ah."
Patient: Ahhh.
Doctor: Your throat looks red. You have a throat infection. I'll prescribe some medicine.
Patient: Thank you, doctor. Should I rest?
Doctor: Yes, get plenty of rest and drink lots of water. Take the medicine three times a day after meals.
Patient: Okay. When should I come back?
Doctor: Come back in a week if you don't feel better. Take care!
Doctor's Instructions
- Take this medicine - use this medication
- Three times a day - morning, afternoon, evening
- After meals - after eating
- Get plenty of rest - sleep and relax
- Drink lots of water - stay hydrated
- Come back in a week - return visit
- Don't exercise - avoid physical activity
Staying Healthy
Healthy Habits
- Eat healthy food - fruits, vegetables, balanced diet
- Exercise regularly - physical activity
- Get enough sleep - 7-8 hours per night
- Drink water - stay hydrated
- Wash your hands - prevent germs
- Brush your teeth - dental hygiene
- Visit the doctor - regular checkups
- Reduce stress - relax and meditate
- Avoid smoking - bad for health
- Wear a mask - when sick or in crowds
Health Vocabulary
- Medicine - drugs to cure illness
- Prescription - doctor's order for medicine
- Pharmacy/Chemist - place to buy medicine
- Hospital - medical care facility
- Clinic - small medical center
- Emergency - urgent medical situation
- Ambulance - emergency vehicle
- Surgery - medical operation
- X-ray - internal picture
- Vaccine - injection to prevent disease
Knowledge Check
Question 1 of 10
What do you see with?
Question 2 of 10
What do you hear with?
Question 3 of 10
Where is your heart?
Question 4 of 10
Who treats sick people?
Question 5 of 10
What do you use to smell?
Question 6 of 10
How many fingers do you have on one hand?
Question 7 of 10
What should you do when you're sick?
Question 8 of 10
What helps you walk and stand?
Question 9 of 10
What is inside your mouth used for biting?
Question 10 of 10
What do you say when someone sneezes?
Try This with AI
Practice what you learned by talking to an AI assistant (like ChatGPT or Claude). Type these into the chat:
- "Pretend you're a doctor. I'll describe my symptoms in English and you tell me if I'm expressing them clearly"
- "Teach me how to say 'My head hurts', 'I have a cold', 'I feel dizzy' — give me 10 health phrases I should know"
- "I'll describe body parts and you tell me if I'm using the right English words"
The same skills that help you communicate clearly with AI will help you communicate clearly with people. Practice both!