Background
Most teenagers are concerned with their health, which makes the topic easy to relate to. Besides, it’s good to talk about health with our students in any class, even in English.
Starter
Tell Me How You Feel – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/2_cu5Hk3xrAFriends share their feelings through this groovy music! The first of our educational videos…stay tuned for more!
Songs
ESL Song – “I Have a Headache” – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/QJHtpAriDp0A fun song to help your students learn and practice important phrases related illness and health.
I’m Sick – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/iQLp-P5nA60The presenter may seem childish for some, but the vocabulary is good
Vocabulary
Health Problems worksheet – Free ESL printable worksheets made by teachershttps://en.islcollective.com/resources/printables/worksheets_doc_docx/health_problems/health-elementary-a1/18350Pictionary – ESL worksheets – Downloadable handouts to study the wordsWhat’s wrong?
Talking about Illnesses: English Language – YouTube  (5:13) https://youtu.be/A2WM6QCMpcwWatch, listen and repeat
health problem vocabulary – English vocabulary lessons – YouTube (1:54)Â https://youtu.be/WNJRl3BZ204Health problems, symptoms, vocabulary videos to learn English. Watch, listen and repeat.
Viewing
English Made Easy: Intro Unit 12 Health Problems – YouTube (4:08/10:50)Â https://youtu.be/DdzlLuPYzxcIn this video you are going to learn about Health Problems and how to talk about them. – Â After 4 min it turns into a grammar lesson
top notch fundamentals unit 12 – YouTube (1:47)Â https://youtu.be/t6VOVLwe1tUShe has a fever, and a headache, and a toothache.
Listening
Easy Conversation: 1. A Stomachachehttp://www.eslfast.com/easydialogs/ec/health01.htmA: I have a stomachache. B: Is it something you ate? A: Maybe. I’m not sure. B: What did you have for breakfast?
Modal Verb ‘Should’, ‘Shouldn’t’ for Giving Advice on Health Problems, ESL Grammar Activityhttp://www.eslgamesplus.com/modal-verb-should-shouldnt-for-giving-advice-on-health-problems-esl-grammar-activity/Giving Advice on Health Problems, Simple to play either on IWB or 1:1
Medical Advice: What’s the Matter?http://www.esl-lab.com/sick1/sick1.htmName several illnesses that keep people from going to work or school. Then, discuss the symptoms for each and remedies and treatments for curing the problem.
Reading
17. Clean Handshttp://www.eslfast.com/supereasy/se/supereasy017.htmElizabeth washes her hands every day. A short text with ‘3rd person singular’ sentences.
Worksheets
Health Problems ESL Vocabulary Worksheetshttps://www.englishwsheets.com/health-problems.htmlESL Printable Health Problems Vocabulary Worksheets, Picture Dictionaries, Matching Exercises, Word Search and Crossword Puzzles,
Quiz
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