Knowing the names of upper body parts helps you in many everyday situations. You can describe pain, talk about exercise, visit a doctor, buy clothes, or simply have natural conversations with friends and family.
Pro Tip: Learn body parts in complete sentences instead of memorizing single words. Saying “My shoulder hurts.” or “Please raise your hand.” helps you speak more naturally and remember vocabulary faster.
Useful Expressions
- Raise your hand.
- Shake your head.
- Open your mouth.
- Close your eyes.
- Touch your nose.
- Turn your head.
- Lift your arm.
- Bend your elbow.
- Stretch your shoulders.
- Clap your hands.
- Wave your hand.
- My neck feels stiff.
- My shoulder hurts.
- I have a sore throat.
- Keep your back straight.
Questions & Answers
1. What are you touching?
I’m touching my nose.
2. Can you raise your right hand?
Yes, I can.
3. Which body part helps you see?
My eyes.
4. What do you use to smell flowers?
I use my nose.
5. What do you use to hear music?
I use my ears.
6. Which body part hurts after carrying a heavy bag?
My shoulder hurts.
7. What do you use to speak?
I use my mouth.
8. Where do you wear a scarf?
Around my neck.
9. What do you use to clap?
My hands.
10. What should you keep straight while sitting?
My back.
Conversation
Emma: Hi, Ben. How are you today?
Ben: I’m good, but my shoulder hurts a little.
Emma: What happened?
Ben: I carried a heavy backpack yesterday.
Emma: Does your neck hurt too?
Ben: No, only my shoulder.
Emma: Try stretching your arms.
Ben: That’s a good idea.
Emma: Also keep your back straight while sitting.
Ben: Thanks for the advice.
Emma: I hope you feel better soon.
Ben: Thank you!
Real-Life Conversation
Doctor: Good morning. What brings you here today?
Patient: Good morning, doctor. My neck has been hurting since yesterday.
Doctor: Can you turn your head to the left?
Patient: Yes, but it hurts.
Doctor: I see. Does your shoulder hurt too?
Patient: Yes, my right shoulder feels sore.
Doctor: Did you lift anything heavy?
Patient: Yes, I moved some boxes.
Doctor: Please raise your arm.
Patient: Like this?
Doctor: Yes. Does it hurt now?
Patient: A little.
Doctor: Can you bend your elbow?
Patient: Yes, I can.
Doctor: Good. Your arm looks fine.
Patient: What should I do?
Doctor: Rest your shoulder for a few days.
Patient: Should I use ice?
Doctor: Yes. Apply ice for about twenty minutes.
Patient: Can I go to work tomorrow?
Doctor: If the pain is mild, yes. Just avoid lifting heavy things.
Patient: Thank you, doctor.
Doctor: You’re welcome. Get plenty of rest.
Quick Practice
A. Change the Word
Example: Raise your hand. → Raise your left hand.
- Touch your nose. → Touch your ________.
- Open your mouth. → Open your ________.
- Bend your elbow. → Bend your ________.
- Stretch your shoulders. → Stretch your ________.
- Turn your head. → Turn your ________.
B. Answer the Questions
- What do you use to smile?
- Which body part helps you hear?
- Where do you wear a necklace?
- Which body part do you raise in class?
- What body part should stay straight while sitting?
C. Complete the Sentences
- I use my ________ to see.
- I use my ________ to hear.
- My ________ hurts after carrying a heavy bag.
- I wave with my ________.
- I keep my ________ straight while studying.
Speaking Challenge
Look in a mirror and describe your upper body in English for one minute.
Try to include:
- Your eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and head.
- Your neck, shoulders, arms, elbows, hands, and back.
- At least five action verbs such as raise, touch, bend, wave, stretch, turn, clap.
- One sentence about how you feel today.
Example Starter:
“This is my head. I have two eyes and two ears. I can raise my hands, bend my elbows, and stretch my shoulders. Today my neck feels fine, and I am ready to exercise.”
Common Mistakes
| Incorrect | Correct |
|---|---|
| My shoulder are hurting. | My shoulder is hurting. |
| I touch with nose. | I touch it with my nose. |
| Raise your hands. (when talking to one person and one hand) | Raise your hand. |
| My neck pain. | My neck hurts. |
| I clap my hand. | I clap my hands. |
Lesson Summary
Key Body Parts
- Head
- Eyes
- Ears
- Nose
- Mouth
- Neck
- Shoulder
- Arm
- Elbow
- Hand
- Back
Key Expressions
- Raise your hand.
- Turn your head.
- Touch your nose.
- Open your mouth.
- Bend your elbow.
- Stretch your shoulders.
- Clap your hands.
- Wave your hand.
- My shoulder hurts.
- My neck feels stiff.
- Keep your back straight.
- I have a sore throat.
