Everyday English (Vocabulary Building)

Topic: Health & Illness

Lesson Notes April 8, 2025 (Vocabulary Building)

Words & Phrases

• About a month ago I twisted my ankle.

• Have you recovered enough to start dancing again?

• Do you (do / practice) hula in front of the mirror?

• Sometimes, you see men practicing their golf or baseball swing in public. Do you practice hula in public?

• I am going to watch a live stream of the (hula event / baseball game / graduation ceremony).

• Typically outdoor house spaces

• Porch (noun); A small area at the front or back door of a house, usually covered, sometimes with space to sit

• Veranda (noun); A roofed, open-air porch attached to the outside of a house, often along the front or side

• Lanai (noun); A covered outdoor area or porch, usually attached to a house, especially common in Hawaii

Appropriate Language

Both “quick” and “fast” describe speed, but they are used slightly differently in English

• Quick refers to something that happens or is done in a short amount of time. It is often used to describe actions or tasks.

• “The next song is quick” means that the song will be short in length, or it will be over quickly.

• Fast describes speed in terms of how fast something moves or goes. It is often used to describe the speed of objects or actions.

• “The next song is fast” means the song has a quick tempo, or the music is played quickly.

Health & Illness

Section 1

• Fit (adj); Healthy and strong, often from exercise

• She is strong and fit for her age.

• Get ill (verb phrase); To become sick or unhealthy

• She often gets ill in the winter.

• Lightheaded (adj); Feeling weak, dizzy, or like you might faint

• I felt lightheaded after standing up too quickly.

• The chills (noun, plural); A feeling of coldness often with shivering, usually because of illness or fever

• He had a fever and the chills all night.

• Fatigue (noun); A strong feeling of tiredness or lack of energy.

• He couldn’t focus because of mental fatigue.

• Medications (noun); Substances or drugs used to treat or prevent illnesses or conditions.

• The doctor prescribed several medications to treat the infection.

• Allergist (noun) A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating allergies

• After visiting the allergist, I started taking medication for my pollen allergies.