📘 Part of the Complete English Course · Beginner (A1), week 10
1. Learn the words
Press 🔊 to hear the word and the example. Say each one out loud.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| head | the top part of your body | My head hurts. |
| headache | pain in your head | I have a headache. |
| stomach | where food goes in your body | My stomach hurts. |
| back | the part of your body behind you | I have a pain in my back. |
| throat | the inside of your neck | I have a sore throat. |
| fever | a high body temperature | She has a fever. |
| cough | a sudden noise to clear your throat | I have a bad cough. |
| cold | a small illness: runny nose, sneezing | I've got a cold. |
| tired | needing rest or sleep | I feel tired. |
| sick | not well | I'm sick today. |
| medicine | something you take to feel better | Take this medicine twice a day. |
| appointment | a time to see someone | I have a doctor's appointment. |
| pain | a feeling that hurts | Where is the pain? |
| hurt | feel pain | My leg hurts. |
| allergy | a bad reaction to food or medicine | I have an allergy to nuts. |
| better | less sick than before | I feel better today. |
2. Practise with flashcards
Read the meaning and type the missing word. Words you find hard come back sooner.
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3. Check yourself
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most useful English words for body and health?
Start with these 16 words, including head, headache, stomach, back. Each has a simple meaning, an example sentence and audio.
What's the best way to learn new English words?
Listen and say each word out loud, use the flashcards for a few minutes a day (hard words come back sooner), then write your own example sentence.
What level are these words?
They're Beginner (A1) words, from week 10 of the free Complete English Course.