Three new lesson plans aim to teach your beginner ESL students the vocabulary for real-world medical appointments. The lessons cover making appointments on the phone, checking in with the receptionist at the doctor’s office, and having an annual check-up. Each lesson plan includes vocabulary exercises, role plays, discussion questions, and short videos. Links to the videos are provided for further practice.
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What’s new: Week of July 15/24
This lesson plan focuses on teaching English vocabulary related to hospital procedures. The plan includes interactive activities and a role play with a hospital nurse to facilitate learning. The accompanying video provides additional support for learners.
What’s new: Week of July 8/24
Take your students through the process of a dental visit with these three updated lesson plans. The lessons cover booking the appointment on the phone, checking-in with the receptionist, and the appointment itself. Each lesson includes vocabulary practice, role plays, comprehension questions, and video and audio activities.
What’s new: July 5/24
This new lesson plan helps your beginner ESL students learn the words for the parts of the body. The lesson focuses on vocabulary but also includes an original video and teaches common ways to describe problems with various parts of your body.
What’s new: July 2/24
Use this new video to teach your beginner ESL students basic vocabulary for common illnesses. This video is part of the “Talking about common illnesses” lesson plan.
