It’s that time of year again—everyone is coughing on the bus and sneezing in the office. But do you have the English vocabulary to describe exactly how you feel?

In this episode, we move beyond basic phrases like "I have a headache." We explore the process of getting sick, from the first signs of feeling unwell to the final recovery. Whether you need to explain your absence to a boss or describe symptoms to a pharmacist, this episode has you covered.

You will learn how to:

• Describe the early stages of an illness (collocations and phrasal verbs).
• Differentiate between types of medication.
• Professionally inform your workplace about your absence.
• Use idioms to describe recovery.

Includes: 15 essential vocabulary chunks (B1-B2 level) regarding health + a full PDF worksheet.