Health and fitness
Health vocabulary covers two registers at once: the everyday language of feeling unwell, and the more formal language of fitness, diet and healthcare systems. These lessons cover symptoms, doctor visits, exercise and healthy habits.
Vocabulary
5The Body
Learn 20 easy A1 English words for parts of the body - head, shoulder, knee, stomach, teeth - with examples, a short story and a quiz.
A1 Health and fitnessHealth and Illness
Learn 20 easy A1 English words for health and illness - ill, fever, headache, doctor, medicine - with examples, a story and a quiz.
A2 Health and fitnessHealth, Fitness and Diet
Learn 20 A2 English words for health, fitness and diet - lose weight, work out, cut down on, junk food, in shape - with a story and a quiz.
A2 Health and fitnessAt the Doctor and the Pharmacy
Learn 20 A2 English words for the doctor and the pharmacy - symptom, prescription, antibiotics, side effect, recover - with a story and a quiz.
B1 Health and fitnessHealth, Fitness and Well-being
Learn 20 B1 English words for health and fitness - stamina, injury, come down with, run down, painkiller - plus do/play/go with sports.
Reading
7Getting Healthy
Read how James changed his life to become healthy. An A2 reading story with past, present and future, key words and questions.
B1 Health and fitnessThe Power of Sleep
Read about why sleep matters so much for health. A B1 reading text with key words and comprehension questions.
B2 Health and fitnessThe Science of Habits
Read a B2 article on how habits work and how to change them. With key words and comprehension questions.
B1 Health and fitnessFast Food and Health
Read a balanced discussion of fast food and its effects on health. A B1 reading text with key words and questions.
A1 Health and fitnessReading an Appointment Card
Read a dentist appointment card and find the details. An A1 real-world reading text with key words and questions.
B2 Health and fitnessThe Problem With Perfect
Read a B2 article on social media, perfectionism and mental health. With key words and comprehension questions.
A1 Health and fitnessStaying Healthy
Read about simple ways to stay healthy. A simple A1 text about the body and health, with key words and questions.
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