How to Describe Pain & Injuries in English (Medical Vocabulary & Recovery)
🤕 In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, I share a personal update about my back injury, my recent surgery, and what the recovery process has been like. As you follow my real story, you will learn clear and practical medical English vocabulary used when talking about health, injuries, pain, and doctor’s visits.You’ll hear how a herniated disc affected my daily life, what happens during a pre-operative (pre-op) appointment, the difference between general anesthesia and local anesthesia, and what it means when a doctor says you are on restrictions or cleared to return to normal activities. I also describe different types of pain—such as shooting, sharp, and electric pain—so you can confidently use these expressions in real situations.This episode is perfect for intermediate and B2 English learners who want to improve listening comprehension, learn medical vocabulary in context, and understand English the way it is used in everyday life. Listening to real stories is one of the most effective ways to build natural, long-term fluency.👉 If you enjoy the episode, follow the podcast, leave a rating, and share it with someone learning English.📌 LinksPodcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpodTake lessons with me: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8531387📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbbAffiliate link for Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msusc📝 Vocabulary list:1) Deal with – To manage or handle a difficult situation.2) Recap – A short summary of what has already been said or done.3) Ruptured – Broken or torn open suddenly.4) Numbness – The lack of feeling or sensation in part of the body.5) MRI – A medical scan that uses magnets and radio waves to make pictures of the inside of the body.6) Restrictions – Rules that say you cannot do certain things.7) Cleared – Officially approved or told by a doctor that it’s safe to do something again.8) Invasive – Describing a medical procedure that involves cutting into the body.9) Put under – A phrasal verb meaning to make someone sleep with anesthesia during surgery.10) Shooting pain – A sudden, sharp pain that travels quickly through part of the body.11) According to plan – When something happens the way it was supposed or expected to.12) Take time off – To stop working for a period of time.
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How the Navajo Code Talkers Helped Win World War II – Learn English Through Stories”
🪖 In this episode of The Learn English Podcast, you’ll learn English through the incredible true story of the Navajo Code Talkers — Native American Marines who created an unbreakable secret code during World War II. Their language became one of the most powerful tools in the U.S. military, helping win major battles like Iwo Jima and Guadalcanal.This episode blends English listening practice with real American history, cultural insight, and clear explanations designed for B2 English learners. You’ll hear how the Navajo language works, why it was impossible for enemy forces to decipher, and how Code Talkers helped change the course of WWII.🎧 In this episode, you will learn:• Who the Navajo Code Talkers were • Why the Navajo language became a military code • How code words were created for weapons and battle terms • Their role in key battles during World War II • How they were honored after the war • English vocabulary and expressions connected to culture, war, and communication This episode is perfect for upper-intermediate English learners who want to improve listening comprehension by learning English through stories, history, and real events.📝 Vocabulary List: 1) Tribe – A group of people who share the same culture and traditions 2) Native American – Indigenous peoples of North America 3) Indigenous – The original people of a place 4) Secretive – Keeping information hidden 5) Boarding school – A school where students live 6) Revitalize – To bring new life or energy to something 7) Crack a code – To figure out a hidden message 8) Decipher – To translate or understand coded language 9) Layered – Having more than one level of meaning 10) Declassified – No longer kept secret by the government 🔗 Links: Website: https://learnenglishpod.com All Social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpod Take English lessons with me: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8531387 📜 Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WSzOQXmlMrCqczp8B_cdt7X9jeMtj015XVkVe2en-MY/edit?usp=sharingIf you enjoyed this episode, follow the podcast for weekly English-learning stories and leave a review to help other learners find the show!
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Medical English Vocabulary for Doctor Visits & US Healthcare
🩺In this episode, we teach the essential Medical English vocabulary you need for doctor visits and health appointments in the United States. You’ll learn how Americans talk about checkups, primary care physicians, specialists, and common medical tests. These words are used every day in clinics, hospitals, and doctor’s offices.We also explain important U.S. healthcare terms such as copay, referral, authorization, labs, and blood draw. These terms can be confusing for English learners, especially if you are new to the U.S. healthcare system. This episode breaks everything down clearly so you can understand medical conversations and paperwork with confidence.This lesson is perfect for B1–B2 English learners who want practical English for real-life situations. Whether you are living in the United States or simply want to expand your English vocabulary, this episode will help you talk about health, doctors, and medical care more naturally.🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website:Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpodTake lessons with me: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8531387📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbbAffiliate link for Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msusc📝 Vocabulary list:1) Physician – A formal term for a doctor, especially in a medical context.2) Primary care physician (PCP) – A doctor you see regularly for general health checkups.3) Specialist – A doctor who focuses on a specific area of medicine.4) Checkup – A routine visit to a doctor to make sure you are healthy.5) Blood draw – When blood is taken for medical tests.6) Labs – Short for laboratory tests, often involving blood, urine, or other samples.7) Family medicine doctor – A primary care doctor who treats patients of all ages.8) Internal medicine doctor – A primary care doctor who treats only adult.9) Pediatrician – A doctor who treats children and teenagers under 18.10) Follow up – To return to a doctor for continued care after an appointment or treatment.11) Copay – The money a patient pays for a medical service in addition to what insurance covers.12) Chronic condition – A long-term health problem, like diabetes or high blood pressure.
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Learn English with the True Story of the Donner Party
In this episode, we learn English through one of the most dramatic and frightening true stories in American history: the Donner Party. As Halloween approaches, this story is perfect for listeners who enjoy spooky topics while practicing English. You will hear the full story of a group of settlers who traveled west in 1846 and became trapped in the Sierra Nevada mountains.Throughout the episode, you will learn useful vocabulary to describe survival, danger, tragedy, and historical events. Words like crucial, desperate, perish, and frail will help you understand news stories, documentaries, and conversations about difficult situations. The story is explained clearly and naturally, making it easy for B1–B2 English learners to follow.This episode is ideal for anyone who enjoys history, dark stories, or learning English through real events. By listening, you will improve your comprehension, expand your vocabulary, and learn why the Donner Party remains one of the most famous tragedies in the United States.🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website:Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpodPhrasal Verb episode: https://youtu.be/vxZnA20kX2U📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbbAffiliate link for Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msuscSource🔗:The Donner PartyCalifornia Trail CenterPBS documentary📝 Vocabulary list:1) Set the stage – To explain background information so the listener understands what happens next.2) Manifest Destiny – A belief in the 1800s that Americans were chosen by God to expand across the continent.3) Manifest (something) – To make something real by believing strongly that it will happen.4) Optimistic – Believing that good things will happen; positive about the future.5) Settlers – People who move to a new place to live and build a community.6) Wagon train – A group of wagons traveling together across long distances in the past.7) Crucial – Extremely important; necessary for success.8) Desperate – Feeling hopeless or ready to do anything to survive or solve a problem.9) Perish – To die, especially in a tragic or natural way.10) Weep – To cry because you are sad or emotional.11) Frail – Weak or easily broken, often used to describe someone who is very thin or sick.
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Best Halloween Shows and Movies to Improve Your English (Fun, Spooky & Scary!)
📺 In this Halloween-themed episode of the Learn English Podcast, you’ll learn English naturally through our recommendations of spooky, fun, and scary TV shows and movies. These shows are set in high school and cover everything from light, campy magic to supernatural mysteries and horror.We explain which shows are best for different English levels, why watching TV helps you learn English faster, and how to choose the right spooky story for you. You’ll hear about classics like Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, modern hits like Wednesday and Riverdale, and horror favorites like Carrie, Freakish, and The Faculty.Whether you want something funny, suspenseful, or truly scary, this episode will help you improve your listening skills, build vocabulary, and understand real English in context — all while getting ready for Halloween.🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website:Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpodTake lessons with me: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8531387🔗Streaming site: https://www.streamwithvpn.com/Previous Episode Halloween📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbbAffiliate link for Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msusc📝 Vocabulary list:1) Spooky – a little bit scary, often in a fun or mysterious way.2) Input hypothesis – the idea that language improves through listening and reading a lot in that language.3) Campy – funny or exaggerated in a silly or over-the-top way.4) Paranormal – related to things that cannot be explained by science, like ghosts or magic.5) Supernatural – something beyond the natural world, like magic or monsters.6) Suspenseful – making you feel nervous or excited because you don’t know what will happen next.7) Creepy – making you feel uncomfortable or afraid in a strange way.8) Unnerving – making you feel nervous, uncomfortable, or a little scared.9) Cliffhanger – an ending that leaves you in suspense, wanting to know what happens next.10) Witchcraft – the practice of magic, often connected with witches11) Post-apocalyptic – describing a world after a major disaster or the end of civilization.12) Binge-watch – to watch many episodes of a show one after another without stopping.
Learn English through real stories, history, and culture. The Learn English Podcast helps B1–B2 English learners improve listening comprehension, vocabulary, and cultural understanding through engaging episodes about American history, world events, language, travel, and fascinating true stories.Each episode uses clear, natural English and provides meaningful context so you can understand new words, learn expressions, and build confidence. You’ll hear English the way native speakers use it—through stories about people, places, and events that shaped the world.This podcast is perfect for upper-intermediate English learners (B2), independent learners, ESL students, and anyone who wants to learn English naturally without a textbook. Listen at your own pace, follow along with the vocabulary, and enjoy topics ranging from Native American history and U.S. culture to mysteries, science, geography, and everyday English.🎧 You'll learn: • English vocabulary in context • Listening comprehension strategies • Real American culture and history• Clear explanations of challenging words • Natural English expressions and phrasesNew episodes published weekly. Follow the show and keep learning English!Website: https://learnenglishpod.com All links: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpod
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