Feeling Under the Weather: English Dialogue & Practice Questions

Feeling under the weather, or sick is a common situation that’ll happen many, many times throughout our lives. Take a look at this English dialogue for talking about feeling under the weather, along with some practice questions and vocabulary.

Feeling Under the Weather Vocabulary

Check out these key vocabulary words for talking about feeling sick.

feeling under the weather: Not feeling well; feeling sick.

couch potato: Someone who spends lots of time on the couch watching TV or movies or playing video games. Not active.

an apple a day keeps the doctor away: Eating healthy keeps you from getting sick.

this too shall pass: A bad time period that will eventually end.

checking in on: To see how someone is doing.

it’s the least I can do: No problem; it’s a small thing, usually when you feel like you should do more.

kick the bucket: Die.

Feeling Sick Dialogue

Jerry and Linda are talking about not feeling well.

Jerry: My mom used to tell me to not be such a couch potato and that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. I wish that I’d listened to her! I’ve been so sick lately.

Linda: I know you’re feeling under the weather but this too shall pass.

Jerry: Thanks Linda, I appreciate you checking in on me every day.

Linda: It’s the least I can do. You’ve helped me with so many things over the years. Just don’t kick the bucket on me, okay?

Vocabulary Practice

1. My dad keeps phoning and _____ me. It’s almost too much!
2. I keep nagging my son to get active because he’s such a _____.
3. I called in sick because I was feeling a bit _____.
4. I’m convinced that the saying, “_____” does work!
5. My son has been pretty down lately but I told him that, “_____.”
6. Lunch is on me. _____, seeing as you’ve been making me meals all week.
7. I hope that I don’t _____ before I’m 80 but I’m nervous about how much I smoke!

Answers

1. checking in on
2. couch potato
3. under the weather
4. An apple a day keeps the doctor away
5. This too shall pass

More Dialogues for English Learners

If you want to learn English in a simple and effective way, check out these natural dialogues:

• Meeting someone for the first time
• Making weekend plans
• Inviting someone for a beer after work
• Talking about vacation plans

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