Sep 2, 2026 · 5 min · 7 segments
Benji has a headache, but he can explain it in simple English. Learn how to say what hurts, ask for water, and say what you need. 🎧 Best for: A1-A2 learners (slow & clear) In this episode: 🤕 Say…
Today we will learn how to say you feel unwell.
Ask for a little help and say what you need.
Good.
There is another simple sentence.
My head hurts.
My head hurts.
This one is very natural.
Now compare two sentences.
Okay.
I have a headache names the problem.
My head hurts describes the feeling.
So one is the name, one is the feeling.
Exactly.
In my first language, I might just say very pain.
It hurts a lot.
It hurts a lot.
Not very pain.
Say, it hurts a lot.
Got it.
It is understandable, but not natural.
Now, when your head hurts, what do you need? I need sit down.
Today we will learn how to say you feel unwell.
Ask for a little help and say what you need.
Good.
There is another simple sentence.
My head hurts.
My head hurts.
This one is very natural.
Now compare two sentences.
Okay.
I have a headache names the problem.
My head hurts describes the feeling.
So one is the name, one is the feeling.
Exactly.
In my first language, I might just say very pain.
It hurts a lot.
It hurts a lot.
Not very pain.
Say, it hurts a lot.
Got it.
It is understandable, but not natural.
Now, when your head hurts, what do you need? I need sit down.
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No Grammar for Five Minutes
English learners also need a break sometimes
Caring English in Action
Simple phrases make asking for help easier
From Very Pain to Natural English
A small translation mistake can change everything
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