Episode 235: Describing pain and pain symptoms
In this podcast, we hear from 4 people who describe very different health mishaps. You’ll hear plenty of useful vocabulary.
Describing Pain and Pain symptoms
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YouTubeWelcome back to English-Podcasts In this episode we hear from 4 people who’ve experienced varying degrees of pain ranging from a bee sting to a hangover. Listen up for great vocabulary!
Notes
It can be surprisingly difficult to describe pain and symptoms. What does pain really feel like….
Each of us experiences our pain differently, making it highly subjective—and that makes it a challenge for a doctor to evaluate.
Before listening check out this website describe pain and symptoms to a doctor to help with the vocabulary.
These to 4 people describe the ailments and accidents that they had, including a last one that is more self-inflicted than an accident.
Recap & Takeaways
When we talk about illness we often use the Passive Voice e.g. “I have been stung”, rather than “A bee stung me”.
Listen out for these words:
To be stung – a sting
To be swollen – to swell – a swelling
My ankles were broken  – a broken ankle – to break
A slipped disc
My head is trobbing – a head ache
