📘 Part of the Complete English Course · Elementary (A2), week 5
1. Learn the words
Press 🔊 to hear the word and the example. Say each one out loud.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| sore | painful | My back is sore. |
| runny nose | liquid coming from your nose | I have a runny nose. |
| sneeze | suddenly blow air out of your nose | I sneeze a lot in spring. |
| dizzy | feeling like things are spinning | I feel dizzy when I stand up. |
| vomit | bring food up from your stomach (be sick) | He vomited twice last night. |
| rash | red spots on your skin | She has a rash on her arm. |
| swollen | bigger than normal because of injury | My ankle is swollen. |
| infection | an illness caused by germs | It might be an infection. |
| prescription | a doctor's note for medicine | You need a prescription for this. |
| pharmacist | a person who prepares medicine | Ask the pharmacist for advice. |
| symptoms | signs that you're sick | What are your symptoms? |
| injury | damage to your body | It's a sports injury. |
| recover | get better | It takes a week to recover. |
| contagious | can spread to other people | Stay home if you're contagious. |
| medical certificate | a note that you were too sick to work | Can I get a medical certificate? |
| check-up | a general visit to the doctor | I'm due for a check-up. |
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 illness and symptoms?
Start with these 16 words, including sore, runny nose, sneeze, dizzy. 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 Elementary (A2) words, from week 5 of the free Complete English Course.