Description
This unit not only teaches about health and well-being but also prepares students to handle small emergencies and understand when to seek professional help. Ready to feel better and learn English along the way? Let’s heal and learn together! 🌟
Common illnesses:
🤕 Headache: The woman has a headache.
🤒 Fever: She has a fever.
🩹 Backache: The man experiences back pain.
🦷 Toothache: She suffers from toothache.
🍬 Sore Throat: The woman has a sore throat.
🤧 Cough: Symptoms include a persistent cough.
🚶♂️ Broken Leg: The man has a broken leg.
🌞 Sunburn: He has sunburn.
🤢 Diarrhea: The woman has diarrhea.
🐝 Insect Sting: She has been stung by an insect.
Remedies and Advice:
💊 Headache: She should take some pills.
🧊 Backache: He should apply an ice pack or rest.
🌡️ Fever: She should visit a doctor.
🍵 Sore Throat: Suggested remedies include drinking herbal tea or taking lozenges.
🦵 Broken Leg: He should take an x-ray and possibly go to the hospital.
🌬️ Sunburn: Application of burn cream is advised.
🚑 Insect Sting: Putting some cream on the sting site.
Engaging ESL Conversations:
Role Plays: Students can practice visiting a doctor’s office, describing their symptoms, and discussing what remedies to use.
Discussion Questions: What do you usually do when you feel sick? Which remedies do you think are most effective for different ailments?
Vocabulary Games: “Match the Symptom” where students pair ailments with appropriate remedies or “Medical Charades” acting out different health issues.
Fun Activities:
Doctor for a Day: Students write prescriptions for common symptoms using newly learned vocabulary.
