Vocabulary Guide: Health, Medicine and Well-Being

Target: 1,850+ words

Health and medicine are recurring themes on TEF/TCF exams. You might listen to a doctor-patient dialogue, read an article about public health policy, or write an essay on healthcare access. This guide provides the complete vocabulary toolkit.

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Part 1: The Human Body (Le Corps Humain)

Part 2: Common Symptoms and Illnesses

Part 3: Medical Professionals

Part 4: At the Doctor's / Hospital

Part 5: Public Health and Policy

Part 6: Debate Vocabulary (Speaking C / Writing)

"Faut-il rendre la vaccination obligatoire ?"

• Pro: "La vaccination est un acte de solidarite collective." / "Elle permet d'atteindre l'immunite de groupe."

Part 7: Useful Expressions

• "Je ne me sens pas bien." (I don't feel well.)
• "J'ai des douleurs au niveau de..." (I have pain around...)
• "Est-ce que c'est grave ?" (Is it serious?)
• "Combien de fois par jour dois-je prendre ce medicament ?" (How many times a day should I take this medication?)

Conclusion

Health vocabulary is essential for both practical comprehension (listening to doctor-patient dialogues) and academic discussion (writing about healthcare policy). Learn the body parts and symptoms for Listening, and the policy terminology for Writing and Speaking.