HEALTH & ILNESS
(46 WORD TO PRACTICE)
About the Topic: Health & Illness
Health is one of the most important parts of our lives. When we are healthy, we feel strong, happy, and ready to do our daily activities. Illness means that something is wrong with our body or mind, and we do not feel well. Learning how to talk about health and illness in English helps students explain how they feel, understand others, and communicate in real-life situations such as visiting a doctor or talking about symptoms.
People can have different health problems, such as a cold, fever, headache, stomachache, or cough. Sometimes illnesses are mild and go away quickly, but sometimes they are more serious and need medical care. When we are ill, we may need to rest, take medicine, or see a doctor.
Good health is not only about not being sick. It is also about having healthy habits, such as eating well, drinking water, sleeping enough, and exercising regularly. Talking about health and illness helps students learn useful vocabulary and become more confident when speaking English in real-life situations.
This topic is supported in multiple languages to help learners around the world:
Supported Languages: English – Italian – Turkish – German – South Korean – French – Spanish – Russian – Hindi – Japanese – Chinese – Arabic
Sample Vocabulary
Health
Illness
Doctor
Nurse
Hospital
Medicine
Fever
Headache
Cough
Pain
Learning Outcomes
After learning this topic, students will be able to:
Talk about health problems and illnesses using correct vocabulary.
Describe symptoms and feelings in simple and clear sentences.
Understand basic health-related conversations.
Ask for help or advice when feeling unwell.
Develop awareness of healthy lifestyle habits.
Benefits of the BoomWords Game
The BoomWords Game is an effective and enjoyable way to practice health and illness vocabulary. The teacher says the topic “Health & Illness,” and students take turns saying related words such as “doctor,” “fever,” “medicine,” or “pain.” If a student repeats a word or cannot answer quickly, they say “Boom!” and sit down.
This game helps students:
Improve vocabulary retention.
Speak more fluently and confidently.
Think quickly in English.
Stay active and focused during the lesson.
Teachers can also add role-play elements, such as pretending to be a doctor or a patient, to make the activity more realistic and engaging.
Teacher’s Comment
“Students showed great improvement in using health-related vocabulary. They were able to describe symptoms and make sentences like ‘I have a headache’ or ‘She needs medicine.’ The BoomWords game increased participation and helped students use English naturally. Very successful lesson.”
Student’s Comment
“I liked learning about health and illness because it is very useful. Now I can say how I feel in English. The BoomWords game was fun and helped me remember many new words. I feel more confident speaking about my health.”
Example Sentences
I feel sick today.
She has a fever and a headache.
He goes to the doctor when he feels pain.
The nurse helps the patients.
I need to take my medicine every day.
A cold is a common illness.
My stomach hurts; I have a stomachache.
Rest is important when you are ill.
Drinking water helps you stay healthy.
We learned health words with the BoomWords game in class.
Note: You can also download our application by searching for “BoomWords” on the App Store or Google Play Store. If you are using a mobile phone or tablet, you can practice and use all the vocabulary in this lesson directly through our BoomWords app for a more interactive learning experience.
For Teachers: You can create your own custom word-matching games by visiting custom.boomwords.com. This platform allows you to design personalized vocabulary activities that match your lesson goals and your students’ language level.