Advanced Speaking: Illness & Health Vocabulary In English

Anna from EnglishLikeANative.com teaches 30 advanced phrases related to health. The video covers phrases for describing aches, feeling unwell, cold symptoms, medical visits, and dental health. It also includes expressions for recovery and making medical appointments.

What does the phrase 'splitting headache' imply?

• A mild headache

• A headache that feels like your head is splitting

• A headache that lasts for a few minutes

• A headache that occurs only in the morning

If someone says they are 'off color', what do they mean?

• They are feeling slightly unwell

• They are feeling very energetic

• They have a sunburn

• They are feeling very happy

Which phrase would you use to describe someone who is recovering from an illness?

• At death's door

• Off color

• Under the weather

• On the mend

What does it mean to be 'bunged up'?

• To have a blocked nose or be constipated

• To have a sore throat

• To have a headache

• To feel very energetic

What is a 'chesty cough'?

• A cough that is very quiet

• A cough caused by congestion in the lungs

• A cough that is dry

• A cough that occurs only at night

What does 'escape without a scratch' mean?

• To have a headache

• To have minor injuries

• To have no injuries at all

• To have a severe injury

What does 'loss of appetite' indicate?

• Feeling very hungry

• Feeling thirsty

• Feeling energetic

• Not feeling hungry

What does 'going private' mean in terms of healthcare?

• Getting a second opinion

• Seeing a doctor without an appointment

• Paying for faster medical services

• Receiving free healthcare

What is a 'filling' in dental terms?

• A procedure to remove a tooth

• A treatment for tooth decay

• A type of dental cleaning

• A method to whiten teeth

What does 'speedy recovery' wish for someone?

• A slow recovery

• A quick recovery

• No recovery

• A painful recovery