7 Essential Health Verbs for Expressing Life in English (Beginner Level)

In this post, we explore some of the most essential health English Verbs. These verbs help you talk about your body, your feelings, and your daily habits. They are simple, powerful, and useful in everyday life. They are tailed to themed everyday English vocabulary and phrases.

Let’s begin your journey—one verb at a time!

️Essential Health English Verbs

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Daily Routine Verbs: Lesson One — FEEL

What does “feel” mean?

Feel means:

• To experience an emotion or physical sensation
• To notice something inside your body or mind

Structure

Subject + feel/feels + adjective or noun

✅ Use feel with “I, you, we, they”
✅ Use feels with “he, she, it”
✅ Add -s for third person singular

️Essential Health English Verbs: Examples in Context

Mozambican Context

• I feel tired after fetching water.
• He feels sick today.
• We feel happy when we sing at church.
• She feels cold in the morning in Gurúè.

Practice

Fill in the blanks with “feel” or “feels”:

1. I ___ happy today.
2. She ___ tired after cooking.
3. We ___ cold in the morning.
4. He ___ sick today.
5. They ___ excited for the school event.

Daily Routine Verbs: Affirmative / Negative / Question

Learn here daily routine vocabulary to practice with these verbs.

Quick Tips

• Use feel for emotions and body sensations
• Use feels with “he, she, it”
• Use Do/Does to ask questions: “Does she feel tired?”
• Use don’t/doesn’t to say no: “He doesn’t feel well.”

Audio Prompt Ideas

Record or read aloud slowly:

“I feel tired after work.”
“She feels happy today.”
“Do you feel cold?”
“We feel strong together.”
“He doesn’t feel sick anymore.”

 “Feel”, is one of the most essential verbs for expressing health in English. You can use it if you want to describe health or express emotions with clarity and confidence. Here you find tips on how to build confidence in English.

Daily Routine Verbs: Lesson Two — SLEEP

What does “sleep” mean?

Sleep means:

• To rest your body and mind for many hours, usually at night
• To stop being awake so your body can recover

Structure

Subject + sleep/sleeps + time or place

✅ Use sleep with “I, you, we, they”
✅ Use sleeps with “he, she, it”
✅ Add -s for third person singular

Daily Routine Verbs: Examples in Context

Mozambican Context

• I sleep under a mosquito net.
• He sleeps after working on the farm.
• We sleep early during school days.
• They sleep in the living room when guests visit.

Practice

Fill in the blanks with “sleep” or “sleeps”:

1. I ___ at 9:00 every night.
2. She ___ after dinner.
3. We ___ early on weekdays.
4. He ___ under a mosquito net.
5. They ___ in the same room.

Daily Routine Verbs: Affirmative / Negative / Question

Quick Tips

• Use sleep for rest and bedtime
• Use sleeps with “he, she, it”
• Use Do/Does to ask questions: “Does she sleep early?”
• Use don’t/doesn’t to say no: “He doesn’t sleep well.”

Audio Prompt Ideas

Record or read aloud slowly:

“I sleep at 9:00.”
“She sleeps under a mosquito net.”
“Do you sleep early?”
“We sleep after school.”
“He doesn’t sleep during the day.”

 “Sleep”, is a foundational essential health English verbs. It expresses energy and emotional balance. It’s especially relevant for you to express rest routines, bedtime habits, and how you feel during the day. Learn here how to describe your everyday routine, feelings, people, home and more.

Daily Routine Verbs: Lesson Three — EAT

What does “eat” mean?

Eat means:

• To put food in your mouth, chew, and swallow
• To have a meal or snack

Structure

Subject + eat/eats + food or time

✅ Use eat with “I, you, we, they”
✅ Use eats with “he, she, it”
✅ Add -s for third person singular

Daily Routine Verbs: Examples in Context

Mozambican Context

• Laura eats fried potatoes every day.
• He eats an apple every at lunch time.
• We eat together after church.
• She eats mangoes from the yard.

Practice

Fill in the blanks with “eat” or “eats”:

1. I ___ salad and bread for lunch.
2. She ___ rice and beans.
3. We ___ together on Sundays.
4. He ___ mangoes in the afternoon.
5. They ___ grilled chicken.

Affirmative / Negative / Question

Quick Tips

• Use eat for meals and food
• Use eats with “he, she, it”
• Use Do/Does to ask questions: “Does she eat beans?”
• Use don’t/doesn’t to say no: “He doesn’t eat meat.”

Audio Prompt Ideas

Record or read aloud slowly:

“I eat fish and rice.”
“She eats breakfast at 7:00.”
“Do you eat rice and beans?”
“We eat together after church.”
“He doesn’t eat meat.”

 “Eat”, is one of the most essential verbs too. It allow you to talk about wellness and health. It’s perfect for you to talk about meals, nutrition, and daily routines. But for that you need to practice daily to build confidence. See the practical English practices that will help you build confidence in English.

Daily Routine Verbs: Lesson Four — DRINK

What does “drink” mean?

Drink means:

• To take liquid into your mouth and swallow it
• Common liquids: water, juice, tea, milk

Structure

Subject + drink/drinks + liquid or time

✅ Use drink with “I, you, we, they”
✅ Use drinks with “he, she, it”
✅ Add -s for third person singular

️Essential Health English Verbs: Examples in Context

Mozambican Context

• I drink clean water from the well.
• He drinks 8 glasses of water a day for his health.
• We drink juice made from mangoes.
• She drinks milk with bread in the morning.

Practice

Fill in the blanks with “drink” or “drinks”:

1. I ___ water after school.
2. She ___ tea every morning.
3. We ___ juice together.
4. He ___ milk with breakfast.
5. They ___ clean water from the pump.

Daily Routine Verbs: Affirmative / Negative / Question

Quick Tips

• Use drink for liquids and hydration
• Use drinks with “he, she, it”
• Use Do/Does to ask questions: “Does she drink tea?”
• Use don’t/doesn’t to say no: “He doesn’t drink juice.”

Audio Prompt Ideas

Record or read aloud slowly:

“I drink water every day.”
“She drinks tea in the morning.”
“Do you drink juice?”
“We drink together after lunch.”
“He doesn’t drink milk.”

 “Drink”, is a vital English health verbs and has to do with hydration, and daily routine. It’s   especially one of the most relevant verbs. So practice it say you’re drinking water, tea, juice, or traditional beverages throughout the day.

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Essential Health English Verbs: Lesson Five — EXERCISE

What does “exercise” mean?

Exercise means:

• To move your body to stay healthy and strong
• To do physical activity like walking, running, stretching, or playing sports

Structure

Subject + exercise/exercises + time or place

✅ Use exercise with “I, you, we, they”
✅ Use exercises with “he, she, it”
✅ Add -s for third person singular

️Essential Health English Verbs: Examples in Context

To learn more about common activities visit the article: “English Vocabulary for Common Activities”.

Mozambican Context

• I exercise by walking to school.
• He exercises on the football field.
• We exercise with music at home.
• They exercise before breakfast.

Practice

Fill in the blanks with “exercise” or “exercises”:

1. I ___ every morning.
2. She ___ with her classmates.
3. We ___ before school.
4. He ___ on the weekend.
5. They ___ in the yard.

Daily Routine Verbs: Affirmative / Negative / Question

Quick Tips

• Use exercise for movement and health
• Use exercises with “he, she, it”
• Use Do/Does to ask questions: “Does she exercise at school?”
• Use don’t/doesn’t to say no: “He doesn’t exercise often.”

Audio Prompt Ideas

Record or read aloud slowly:

“I exercise in the morning.”
“She exercises at school.”
“Do you exercise every day?”
“We exercise together.”
“He doesn’t exercise on Sundays.”

 “Exercise”, is a health-focused verb that supports movement, and energy. It’s especially relevant for you when you want to talk about staying active at home, school, or in the community. Check also emotional & mental verbs to describe your everyday life in English.

Essential Health English Verbs: Lesson Six — BREATHE

What does “breathe” mean?

Breathe means:

• To take air in and out of your lungs
• To inhale and exhale slowly or deeply

Structure

Subject + breathe/breathes + manner or reason

✅ Use breathe with “I, you, we, they”
✅ Use breathes with “he, she, it”
✅ Add -s for third person singular

️Essential Health English Verbs: Examples in Context

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Mozambican Context

• I breathe deeply before I speak in class.
• He breathes slowly to relax after work.
• We breathe together during prayer.
• She breathes calmly when she feels nervous.

Practice

Fill in the blanks with “breathe” or “breathes”:

1. I ___ slowly when I feel tired.
2. She ___ deeply before singing.
3. We ___ together in silence.
4. He ___ calmly after walking.
5. They ___ before answering questions.

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Daily Routine Verbs: Affirmative / Negative / Question

Quick Tips

• Use breathe for calm, focus, and wellness
• Use breathes with “he, she, it”
• Use Do/Does to ask questions: “Does she breathe slowly?”
• Use don’t/doesn’t to say no: “He doesn’t breathe deeply.”

Audio Prompt Ideas

Record or read aloud slowly:

“I breathe slowly when I feel tired.”
“She breathes deeply before singing.”
“Do you breathe before speaking?”
“We breathe together in silence.”
“He doesn’t breathe calmly when he’s angry.”

 “Breathe”, a calming and essential health verb that supports relaxation, focus, and emotional regulation. It’s especially valuable to express how you manage stress, stay calm, or practice mindfulness.Like this there are also some small but useful that help express meaning accurately.

Daily Routine Verbs: Lesson Seven — STRETCH

What does “stretch” mean?

Stretch means:

• To extend your body or part of your body
• To make muscles longer and looser before or after movement

Structure

Subject + stretch/stretches + body part or time

✅ Use stretch with “I, you, we, they”
✅ Use stretches with “he, she, it”
✅ Add -es for third person singular

Daily Routine Verbs: Examples in Context

Practice also vocabulary to talk about your life in English

Mozambican Context

• I stretch before sweeping the yard.
• He stretches after playing football.
• We stretch during morning prayer at school.
• She stretches her back after waking up.

Practice

Fill in the blanks with “stretch” or “stretches”:

1. I ___ my legs before walking.
2. She ___ her arms in the morning.
3. We ___ together at school.
4. He ___ before football practice.
5. They ___ after cleaning the house.

Daily Routine Verbs: Affirmative / Negative / Question

Quick Tips

• Use stretch for gentle movement and body care
• Use stretches with “he, she, it”
• Use Do/Does to ask questions: “Does she stretch before work?”
• Use don’t/doesn’t to say no: “He doesn’t stretch often.”

Audio Prompt Ideas

Record or read aloud slowly:

“I stretch my arms every morning.”
“She stretches before walking.”
“Do you stretch before football?”
“We stretch together at school.”
“He doesn’t stretch after work.”

 “Stretch”, is a gentle and energizing health verb that supports movement, flexibility, and body awareness. It’s especially useful for you to stretch before chores, sports, or prayer.

Final Practice Tip

Find situations in your everyday life to practice these Essential health English verbs. The simplest way to do this, is by describing what you did; what you are doing or planning to do. Say these out loud. Remember: to start speaking English with confidence you need to practice.

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