A1 · Beginner · Health and body care
Say how you feel
2 short A1 English scripts to practise how to say how you feel. Read one out loud, record yourself, listen back and try again.
Key phrase I have a… / I feel…
Message to my teacher
Hi Emma, it's me. I'm ill today, sorry. I have a terrible headache, and I'm very tired.
I can't come to the class. I want to see a doctor this afternoon.
I have some medicine at home. Now I'm going to bed! See you on Thursday.
American English
Hi Emma, it's me. I'm sick today, sorry. I have a terrible headache, and I'm really tired.
I can't come to class. I want to see a doctor this afternoon.
I have some medicine at home. Now I'm going to bed! See you on Thursday.
Please, no music tonight
No, I'm not OK. My throat hurts, and my head is so hot.
Can you make me a hot tea with honey? Thank you. You're the best.
And please, no music tonight. I just want to sleep. Wake me up at eight, OK?
American English
No, I'm not OK. My throat hurts, and my head is so hot.
Can you make me some hot tea with honey? Thank you. You're the best.
And please, no music tonight. I just want to sleep. Wake me up at eight, OK?
Key words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| headache noun | a pain in your head |
| tired adjective | feeling that you need to rest or sleep |
| ill / sick (US) adjective | not well; sick |
| doctor noun | a person whose job is to help sick people |
| medicine noun | something you take when you are ill |