Checking on an Elderly Relative
A family member calls or visits an elderly relative to check on their general well-being and health.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
feeling
As a noun or verb, 'feeling' means the way someone experiences their physical or emotional state, like 'How are you feeling?' to ask about health.
aches
Minor, dull pains in the body, often used in plural like 'aches and pains' to describe small discomforts from age or activity.
stiff
Describes joints or muscles that feel rigid and hard to move, common for elderly people, like a stiff knee after sitting.
relief
A feeling of comfort or reassurance when something worrying is resolved, as in 'That's a relief!' to express happiness about good news.
refreshed
Feeling energetic and renewed after rest or sleep, often used to describe waking up feeling good and ready for the day.
pop by
An informal phrase meaning to visit someone briefly and casually, like stopping by a friend's house for a short time.
slept like a log
An idiom meaning to sleep very deeply and soundly without waking up, like a heavy log that doesn't move.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
How are you feeling today?
This is a polite way to ask about someone's health or mood today. Use it in greetings with family or friends. The present continuous 'are you feeling' shows current state.
I'm doing quite well, thank you.
A common response to health questions, meaning 'I'm in good health.' 'Quite well' softens it to 'fairly good,' and always add 'thank you' for politeness.
Any aches or pains today?
This checks for minor health issues. 'Any' asks if there are some; it's useful for caring conversations. The phrase 'aches or pains' is a fixed expression for small discomforts.
That's a relief!
Expresses happiness that something is okay, like after hearing good health news. It's an exclamation using 'that is' contracted, common in casual talks to show reassurance.
Did you get enough rest last night?
A question about sleep quality using past simple 'did...get' for completed actions. Useful when checking on elderly; 'enough rest' means sufficient sleep.
I slept like a log.
Means sleeping very deeply. This idiom is informal and vivid; use it to describe good, uninterrupted sleep in everyday conversations.
I'll pop by later this afternoon.
Promises a short visit using future 'will' for plans. 'Pop by' is casual; specify time like 'later this afternoon' to be clear and polite.