Mastering Commonly Confused English Words: Ache, Pain, Sore, and Hurt| How to make a doctor appointment

Ever, found yourself grappling with commonly confused English words like 'ache', 'pain', 'sore', and 'hurt'? Well, you're not alone. In this interactive episode, we break down these words with their nuanced differences and contextual usage. We promise that by the end of this episode, you'll confidently use these words and empathize with others' experiences in English.
But what is the difference between them? Let's find out. Hurt is a general term used to describe any form of physical discomfort. It can range from a minor injury to a more severe condition.

Pain, on the other hand, is a specific type of physical discomfort that is often linked to an injury or illness. It is usually more intense and can be localized or spread throughout the body.

Ache refers to a continuous, dull, or throbbing discomfort that can be persistent or intermittent. It can be caused by muscle strains, inflammation, or underlying medical conditions.

Soreness is a temporary discomfort primarily caused by muscle overuse or intense physical activity. It can manifest as stiffness, tenderness, or sensitivity in the affected area.

Now, let's talk about making a doctor's appointment. Whether you're experiencing hurt, pain, ache, or soreness, it's important to schedule a visit with a medical professional. Start by contacting your primary care doctor or a specialist if necessary. Explain your symptoms clearly and provide any relevant information about your condition.

If you're not able to make a doctor's appointment immediately, you can try self-care measures such as rest, applying heat or cold packs, or taking over-the-counter pain relievers. However, it's important to consult a healthcare provider if your symptoms persist or worsen.

When you do visit the doctor, be prepared. Make a list of your symptoms, medical history, and any medications you're currently taking. This will help the doctor provide a more accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.

Remember, proper communication with your healthcare provider is key to understanding and managing your physical discomfort.

Our conversation doesn't stop there. We step into diverse scenarios from making small talk to discussing car rentals and doctor's appointments. We'll navigate these conversations using useful phrases and common corrections you'd hear from native English speakers. Through these discussions and role-plays, we aim to elevate your daily English conversation skills. So, whether you're conversing with a new acquaintance or your doctor, you'll do so with confidence and ease! Tune in for this enriching linguistic ride. We're excited to have you with us.

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Speaker 1: 0:01

Do you know some English but still have trouble expressing yourself in social situations? If yes, then this is the right podcast for you to improve your daily English conversation skills. This podcast presents a lot of useful phrases and sentences you would never think of unless you come across them. It contains plenty of common corrections used by native English speakers in everyday life. It covers topics such as meeting new people and making small talk, dating and visiting friends, eating out, emergencies situations and doctor's appointments, car and flat rental, staying in hotels and travelling by air, shopping and much more. As always, I'll be playing the characters. All you have to do now is to sit back and enjoy your listening. Today, we are going to discuss the words ache, pain, sore and hurt all describe unpleasant feelings in our bodies. They can be easy confused. No doubt Now in this video, you will learn how to use them properly the next time you visit the doctor's clinic.

Speaker 1: 1:29

Ake is a constant feeling of discomfort. It is commonly part of a compound word like headache or toothache. It's not often severe, so don't worry. Now. Pain is a feeling of discomfort resulting from an illness or injury. It can be severe but not constant. It may be limited to when you move in a certain way. Let's move on to ache. An ache, a noun, is a constant feeling of pain and it can last for some time. It is not very severe, but I'll give you an example. I have an ache in my lower back. I have an ache in my lower back. A regular massage is great for taking away my body aches. A regular massage is great for taking away my body aches. Ake can also be used to show a sad emotional condition. I'll give you an example. After the breakup, she felt an ache in her heart. Next we have pain. Pain is a noun is the feeling that you have in your body when you have been hurt or when you are ill. I feel a sharp pain in my knees when I bend down. Tanya took some medicine to relieve the pain. Muscles, aches and pains can be held by taking a warm bath. Next we have so. So a part of your body is painful, so it is. So now To use the noun form and the adjective form of so correctly.

Speaker 1: 3:38

We need to look at the grammar. A noun will follow an article, a, an or the, or a possessive noun or a pronoun like John, hers, my, etc. The so on my arm is getting bigger, the so on. My arm is getting bigger. I hope my cold so will go away before Christmas. Adjectives will always follow the form of the verb to be. Adjective will always follow the form of the verb to be. Give you an example my back is sore today. My throat is sore today.

Speaker 1: 4:32

Next, we have hurt. It's used in three ways. Have a look. Number one a noun, a feeling of unhappiness because somebody has been unkind or unfair to you. You could feel the hurt and anger in her voice. I apologize to my coworkers for any hurt I had caused. The second will be an adjective Injured physically, like. Luckily, no one was badly hurt in an accident. Here's another one Be careful playing rugby with your friends. You don't want to get hurt. The third one is a verb To cause physical pain to somebody or yourself, to injure somebody or yourself. And that's it To the fairy clinic.

Speaker 1: 5:38

Good morning, yes, good morning, nurse. Oh, hello. Good morning, mrs Hurt. How can I help you? I want to see the dentist. Please have you an appointment. No, no, no, I haven't. I see, I see. Is it urgent? Yes, yes, it is. It is very urgent.

Speaker 1: 6:00

I feel awful. I have a terrible toothache. Please help me. Okay, let me check. Can you come at 10am on Monday, april 23rd? Well, it's too late. Can't you see me now? Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. I'm afraid he's very, very busy today. Well, I can't on Monday. My back is sore badly, so I have an appointment with my orthopedic doctor. I see, I see Now what about this afternoon. It is the best I can do for you this afternoon. Well, thank you so much, nurse, but I'm afraid this afternoon I have to see my GP. You see, my throat is sore and I have a terrible headache and a strong pain in my chest. Oh, I see, oh, dear, oh dear, sounds really, really bad. I'm afraid your toothache will have to wait here till you take a COVID test. I hope you feel well soon. Good day, mrs Hurt. Oh, oh dear. Thanks for listening to the English Lessons broadcast To continue improving your English. You are welcome to join my channel and watch the videos on different topics and levels. Till next time, bye, bye.