Why Learn Health and Body Vocabulary?
Whether you're visiting the doctor, reading about fitness, or simply describing how you feel, knowing the right words is essential. This vocabulary will help you:
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Describe your body and its parts
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Talk about health problems and symptoms
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Understand doctor’s instructions
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Discuss fitness and well-being
🔑 Key Vocabulary: Body Parts
Here are common English words for parts of the body, with examples and memory tips:
Word | Meaning | Example Sentence | Memory Tip |
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Head | Top part of your body | “He hit his head on the door.” | “Headphones go on your head.” |
Arm | Limb between shoulder-hand | “She broke her arm playing football.” | Think of "arm wrestling." |
Leg | Limb used for walking | “My legs hurt after the hike.” | “Leg” rhymes with “peg.” |
Hand | End of your arm | “Wash your hands before eating.” | Use your hands to hold things. |
Foot (Feet) | Bottom part of the leg | “My feet are cold.” | Feet go in shoes. |
Back | Rear part of your body | “He has back pain.” | "Backpack" sits on your back. |
Stomach | Area where you digest food | “My stomach hurts after dinner.” | Think of “tummy” for kids. |
🤒 Health and Illness Vocabulary
Learn how to describe common health problems and how you feel.
Word | Meaning | Example Sentence | Common Phrase |
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Sick / Ill | Not healthy | “I feel sick today.” | “Call in sick (to work)” |
Cold | Mild illness with sneezing, etc. | “I caught a cold.” | “Have a cold” |
Fever | High body temperature | “He has a fever and is sweating.” | “Run a fever” |
Cough | Air forced from lungs | “She has a bad cough.” | “Cough syrup” |
Headache | Pain in the head | “I have a headache.” | “Take a painkiller” |
Sore throat | Pain in the throat | “He can’t speak because of a sore throat.” | “Drink warm tea for sore throat” |
Injury | Physical damage | “She had a knee injury from running.” | “Sports injury” |
Match the symptom to the advice:
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I have a sore throat. → _______________
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I have a headache. → _______________
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I have a fever. → _______________
Answers:
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Drink warm tea
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Take a painkiller
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Rest and drink water
🏥 At the Doctor's Office: Useful Phrases
✅ Common Questions:
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“What seems to be the problem?”
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“Where does it hurt?”
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“How long have you had this?”
🗣️ How to Answer:
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“I’ve had a headache for two days.”
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“My back hurts when I stand.”
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“I think I have a cold.”
Tip: Use simple full sentences. It helps the doctor understand clearly.
💪 Health & Wellness Vocabulary
Word | Meaning | Example Sentence |
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Exercise | Physical activity | “I try to exercise three times a week.” |
Healthy | Good for your body | “Eating vegetables is healthy.” |
Diet | The food you usually eat | “She’s on a low-sugar diet.” |
Rest | Time to relax and recover | “You need to get more rest.” |
Stress | Mental tension or pressure | “Work gives me a lot of stress.” |
Medicine | Treatment for illness | “Take this medicine twice a day.” |
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Visual Flashcards: Use apps like Anki or Quizlet to make flashcards with pictures.
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Use Your Voice: Say new words out loud and use them in sentences.
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Label Your Body: Use sticky notes to label parts of your body at home in English.
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Watch Health Videos: Watch simple YouTube videos about the human body or health tips.
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Practice Daily: Review 5–10 words each day, not all at once.
📝 Mini Quiz – Test Yourself!
1. What do you take for a headache?
A. Soap
B. Cough syrup
C. Painkiller
2. Which part of your body helps you walk?
A. Arm
B. Leg
C. Hand
3. You sneeze and have a sore throat. You probably have...
A. A cold
B. A fever
C. A headache
Answers:
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C
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B
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A
📚 Extra Practice Ideas
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Write a diary entry: “Today, my ______ hurts. I went to the doctor. He said I have ______.”
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Speak to a partner: Practice role-playing a doctor-patient conversation.
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Play online games: Use vocabulary games for the body and health (e.g., on EnglishClub or ESL Games+).
✅ Final Tip
Don’t just memorize words—connect them to real-life situations. The more you use a word, the better you’ll remember it.
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