English Learning for Beginners: Body Parts
Dialogue
Alice: Bob, what’s that on your nose? Is that… a tiny piece of carrot?
Bob: Oh, Alice! You saw it! I was just trying to balance it. It’s for my ‘balancing-food-on-my-face’ hobby.
Alice: (laughs) Your nose is not a shelf, Bob! And why are your ears bright red?
Bob: Ah, that’s because I just ran very fast. My legs are tired, too!
Alice: You ran? From what? A talking carrot?
Bob: No, from a very enthusiastic dog. He wanted my sandwich! I used my arms to hold it high.
Alice: Smart! So your hands kept the sandwich safe. What about your feet? Did they hurt?
Bob: A little. My toes are a bit squished from my shoes. And my knees feel wobbly.
Alice: Maybe you should sit down. My head is starting to hurt just thinking about your adventure.
Bob: Good idea. My back is a bit stiff from running hunched over, trying to hide.
Alice: You used your eyes to watch the dog, right? Not your mouth?
Bob: Of course, my eyes! My mouth was busy shouting, “No, sandwich! My sandwich!”
Alice: (shakes her head) You always have the best stories, Bob. My stomach hurts from laughing.
Bob: Well, I’m glad my adventure brought you joy. Now, about this carrot… *chomp*
Alice: Bob! That was on your nose!
Bob: Extra vitamins for my brain!
Current Situation
Understanding body parts is a fundamental step in learning English, especially for beginners. We use these words constantly in daily life to describe ourselves, others, physical activities, health issues, and even when talking about clothing or giving instructions. Knowing these basic terms allows you to express discomfort, identify people, or simply describe what you see, making everyday communication much clearer and easier.
Key Phrases
- Head: “My head hurts a little.”
- Nose: “I smell flowers with my nose.”
- Ears: “I hear music with my ears.”
- Eyes: “I see with my eyes.”
- Mouth: “I eat with my mouth.”
- Arms: “I can lift heavy things with my arms.”
- Hands: “Please wash your hands before dinner.”
- Legs: “I run fast with my legs.”
- Feet: “My feet are tired from walking.”
- Stomach: “My stomach feels hungry.”
Grammar Points
1. Possessive Adjectives: My, Your, His, Her
We use possessive adjectives to show that a body part belongs to someone. They come before the noun (the body part).
- My: used for “I” (e.g., My head, My nose)
- Your: used for “You” (e.g., Your ears, Your hands)
- His: used for “He” (e.g., His legs, His arms)
- Her: used for “She” (e.g., Her eyes, Her mouth)
Examples:
- “My stomach hurts.”
- “Please close your mouth.”
- “His feet are big.”
- “Her hair is long.”
2. Singular and Plural Nouns
Many body parts have singular (one) and plural (more than one) forms. English often adds ‘-s’ or ‘-es’ for plural, but some words are irregular.
- Regular Plurals (add -s):
- ear → ears
- arm → arms
- leg → legs
- hand → hands
- nose → noses
- Irregular Plurals:
- foot → feet
- tooth → teeth
Examples:
- “I have one nose and two ears.”
- “She uses her two hands to draw.”
- “My foot is bigger than my friend’s feet.”
Practice Exercises
Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences with the correct body part from the list: eyes, mouth, legs, hands, head.
- I see with my ______.
- I eat with my ______.
- My ______ are tired from running.
- Wash your ______ before eating.
- My ______ hurts, I need to rest.
Answers:
- I see with my eyes.
- I eat with my mouth.
- My legs are tired from running.
- Wash your hands before eating.
- My head hurts, I need to rest.
Exercise 2: Match the Body Part to the Action
Write the correct letter next to each number.
- Eyes: ____
- Mouth: ____
- Legs: ____
- Nose: ____
- A. run
- B. smell
- C. see
- D. eat
Answers:
- Eyes: C. see
- Mouth: D. eat
- Legs: A. run
- Nose: B. smell
Exercise 3: Make it Plural
Write the plural form for each body part.
- One hand → two ______
- One foot → two ______
- One ear → two ______
Answers:
- One hand → two hands
- One foot → two feet
- One ear → two ears
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