How to use this lesson: read each item aloud, notice the collocation, cover the definition and retrieve the word from memory. Then use at least three items in your own sentences.
10 useful words and phrases
appointment
An arranged time to see a professional.
Example: I booked a doctor’s appointment for Tuesday.
Natural collocation: make an appointment
prescription
A doctor’s written instruction for medicine.
Example: You need a prescription for this medicine.
Natural collocation: get a prescription
recovery
The process of becoming well again.
Example: Her recovery took several weeks.
Natural collocation: make a full recovery
injury
Physical damage to the body.
Example: He returned to training after a knee injury.
Natural collocation: minor injury
fitness
The state of being physically healthy and strong.
Example: Regular walking can improve your fitness.
Natural collocation: physical fitness
balanced diet
A diet containing appropriate amounts of different foods.
Example: A balanced diet should include plenty of vegetables.
Natural collocation: maintain a balanced diet
wellbeing
General physical and mental health.
Example: Sleep has a major effect on wellbeing.
Natural collocation: mental wellbeing
prevent
To stop something from happening.
Example: Warming up can help prevent injury.
Natural collocation: prevent illness
diagnose
To identify an illness or problem.
Example: The doctor diagnosed a chest infection.
Natural collocation: diagnose a condition
dose
A measured amount of medicine.
Example: Take one dose after food.
Natural collocation: recommended dose
Quick vocabulary check
- 1. Which word means “an arranged time to see a professional”? appointment
- 2. Which word means “a doctor’s written instruction for medicine”? prescription
- 3. Which word means “the process of becoming well again”? recovery
- 4. Which word means “physical damage to the body”? injury
- 5. Which word means “the state of being physically healthy and strong”? fitness
Make the vocabulary active
Choose five items above and make them personal. Say one true sentence about your life, work, studies or experience for each item. For stronger recall, return tomorrow and try to reproduce the collocations without looking.