116 - 5-Minute English: Colds, Flus and Sickn...

Every year when I go to the beach, I have the same thought: Are there sharks out there in that dark water? It's not an irrational fear. Years ago, a student at my university, Lucas Ransom, was surfing off the California coast when a great white shark attacked him. I didn't know h ...  Show more

While watching soccer matches in Brazil, I quickly realized I had no idea how to comment on a game in Portuguese. There were so many moments when I wanted to yell at the TV along with everyone else, but I needed an entire Portuguese lesson just to keep up! I figured the same thin ...  Show more

In this English lesson, you will learn many new English words about being sick that you can use in your next English conversation. Some of the terms you will learn are: runny nose, stuffy nose, itchy throat, scratchy throat, run its course, the common cold, drink plenty of flu ...

In this English lesson, you will learn many new English words about being sick that you can use in your next English conversation. Some of the terms you will learn are: runny nose, stuffy nose, itchy throat, scratchy throat, run its course, the common cold, drink plenty of flu ...

This week I’m beginning to come down with a cold. I can feel my throat getting hoarse and it hurts to swallow, and I probably don’t have much time before I’ll be unable to record a podcast episode, so let’s get this done quickly!Getting sick is something we all have to deal with ...  Show more

Learn different ways to say "I'm sick" in English! This lesson is perfect for English learners at all levels who want to expand their vocabulary with phrases that are used daily by native speakers.

In this episode, you'll learn a variety of expression ...