Health Unit: ESL Lesson for Adults

1. 5min

   1. Warm-up

   Mime a symptom (headache, sore throat, backache); the class names it: 'You've got a headache!' Learners take over.

2. 10min

   2. Present

   On the board: ten symptoms, then should / shouldn't for advice and 'How long have you had it?'

3. 15min

   3. Speak

   At-the-doctor's role play with A/B cards; swap roles and symptoms.

   At the doctor's →
4. 10min

   4. Practise

   The B1 health and fitness questions in groups made with the group maker.

   Discussion questions: Health and Fitness →
5. 5min

   5. Wrap-up

   End with one minute of guided breathing and a 'You should try…' tip from each learner.

   Calm bubble →

Total: 45 minutes

1. 1. Pharmacy counter

   One learner is the pharmacist, the other describes a minor problem. The pharmacist asks two questions and recommends something.

   Model languageHow long have you had the cough? — Since Monday. — Try this syrup.

2. 2. Healthy week challenge

   Learners set three realistic health goals for one week and explain them to a partner, who will check next lesson.

   Model languageI'm going to drink more water and take the stairs at work.

3. 3. Advice column

   Learners write a short health worry on paper; papers are swapped and answered with two pieces of advice.

   Model languageYou shouldn't look at screens before bed. You could read instead.