EPISODE · Sep 18, 2024 · 8 MIN
Catch A Cold or Have a Cold? Ways to Talk About An Illness in English
from English Makes No Sense · host SL Rockfish
In this episode of English Makes No Sense, we break down common expressions used when talking about getting sick in English! Learn how to correctly use phrases like "catch a cold," "catch the flu," "came down with a cold," and "came down with the flu." Plus, we explain why we say "get cancer" or "are diagnosed with cancer" instead of "catch cancer." This is a must-listen for ESL learners looking to improve their understanding of everyday health-related vocabulary. Tune in for simple explanations and practical examples that will help you speak English with more confidence! #ESLLearners #EnglishPhrases #CatchACold #LearnEnglish #EnglishMakesNoSense #EnglishGrammar #EnglishIdioms #FluVsCold #ImproveYourEnglish #EnglishTips
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In this episode of English Makes No Sense, we break down common expressions used when talking about getting sick in English! Learn how to correctly use phrases like "catch a cold," "catch the flu," "came down with a cold," and "came down with the flu." Plus, we explain why we say "get cancer" or "are diagnosed with cancer" instead of "catch cancer." This is a must-listen for ESL learners looking to improve their understanding of everyday health-related vocabulary. Tune in for simple explanations and practical examples that will help you speak English with more confidence! #ESLLearners #EnglishPhrases #CatchACold #LearnEnglish #EnglishMakesNoSense #EnglishGrammar #EnglishIdioms #FluVsCold #ImproveYourEnglish #EnglishTips
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