Learn A2 English Body Parts Vocabulary for the KET Exam — A2 English vocabulary lesson by Langcom

Learn A2 English Body Parts Vocabulary for the KET Exam

Raúl Maguiña

Fondateur de Langcom | Examinateur pour les examens de Cambridge et du SIELE

septembre 7, 2026

A2📚 Vocabulaire⏱️ 3 min de lecture📅 Updated septembre 2026
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Learning the names of body parts in English is essential for A2 learners. This vocabulary helps you describe people, talk about health, and understand simple instructions in daily life. For example, you can say My head hurts when you feel unwell, or She has long hair to describe someone. Mastering these words, such as head, hand, foot, eye, et leg, is also very useful for the Cambridge A2 Key (KET) exam. You might need to identify body parts in pictures, describe someone’s appearance, or talk about feeling unwell in speaking or listening tasks. Knowing these basic terms will build a strong foundation for more complex English conversations and significantly improve your overall communication skills in English.

Why is “Parts of the Body” Vocabulary Important?

Knowing body parts helps you talk about many things in English.

  • You can describe people: She has long hair.
  • You can talk about health: My head hurts.
  • You can understand directions: Touch your nose.
  • This vocabulary is important for the A2 Key (KET) exam.

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Essential Body Parts for A2 English

Here are some common body parts you should know at A2 level:

  • Head: head, eye, ear, nose, mouth, neck
  • Upper Body: arm, hand, finger, back, stomach
  • Lower Body: leg, foot, toe

Using Body Parts in Sentences

Let's see how to use these words in simple sentences.

  • I have two eyes and one nose.
  • She can move her fingers.
  • My leg is tired after running.
  • He has a pain in his back.
Common Body Parts: Singular and Plural
Singulier Pluriel
foot feet
tooth teeth
hand hands
eye eyes
leg legs

Exemples

  • Close your eyes.
  • My ears are cold.
  • He has a big nose.
  • Open your mouth, please.
  • I can touch my head.
  • She has a long neck.
  • My hand is small.
  • I have ten fingers.
  • My stomach feels full.
  • He hurt his foot.
  • She has strong legs.
  • My back hurts sometimes.

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Erreurs courantes chez les hispanophones

Les hispanophones commettent parfois les erreurs suivantes :

  • Singular vs. Plural: In English, many body parts have irregular plurals.
    • One foot / Two feet (PAS *two foots*)
    • One tooth / Two teeth (PAS *two tooths*)
  • Using "the" vs. "my/his/her": We often use possessive adjectives for body parts.
    • I hurt my arm. (PAS *I hurt the arm.*)
    • She closed her eyes. (PAS *She closed the eyes.*)

    Questions fréquemment posées

    Why is knowing body parts important for the A2 Key exam?

    The A2 Key (KET) exam often includes questions about describing people, talking about health, or understanding simple instructions. Knowing words like head, hand, et leg will help you in speaking, listening, and reading tasks.

    What is the difference between hand et arm?

    Your arm is the whole part from your shoulder to your hand. Your hand is just the end part of your arm with fingers.

    How do I say "my stomach hurts" in English?

    On peut dire que My stomach hurts ou I have a stomach ache.

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À propos de l'auteur : Raúl Maguiña

Raúl Maguiña est le directeur de l'Asociación Educativa Langcom, un centre agréé de préparation à l'examen Cambridge English situé à votre pays. Fort de plus d'une décennie d'expérience dans l'enseignement des langues et les certifications internationales, il a aidé des milliers d'étudiants, d'enseignants et d'établissements d'enseignement dans 25 pays à obtenir les certifications d'anglais Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL et Michigan.

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