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

🧍

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