Health ESL lesson plans

For ESL teachers focusing on health-related themes, our video-based lesson plans provide a thorough exploration of important health topics. Each lesson addresses critical areas such as healthy lifestyles, common health problems, diseases and conditions, injuries and recovery, viruses, medicine, prevention and treatment, and medical professions. These topics are highly relevant and will engage students in meaningful discussions while enhancing their understanding of health-related vocabulary.

all our worksheets about health

a women drinking her morning coffee and enjoying her morning and a slogan - "can you become a morning person"?

Vocabulary: verbs related to sleep (sleep in, oversleep, snooze, wake up)
Vocabulary: expressions with “get” about daily routines (get up, ger ready, get dressed, get through the day, get off work)
Video: What happens when a night owl wakes up early

3:30

a photo of a woman in a field conveying feelings of calmness, and a slogan - how much time do you spend in nature?

Vocabulary: collocations with the verbs alleviate, boost, soak in, brighten up, and soothe
Vocabulary: nature sounds
Speaking: conversation questions, brainstorming

3:00

red first aid kit surrounded by different medicines and a sloga - do you know how to give first aid?

Vocabulary: items found in a first aid kit
Vocabulary: verb+ noun collocations related to first aid (dress a wound, put on a bandage/a plaster/a cast, administer medication, perform the Heimlich maneuver/CPR, secure the airway)
Grammar: past modals for deduction (must have, could have, might have, can’t have + past participle)

6:40

apple with stethoscope. conceptual image to illustrate healthcare, diet, nutrition, and a slogan - let's debunk some health myths!

Vocabulary: expressions related to health myths (old wive’s tale, to debunk a myth, snake oil remedy, common misconception)
Speaking: health myths, alternative medicine
Video: Medical myths debunked

5:34

a brain training or doing a workout with two dumbbells and a slogan - do you like puzzles

Vocabulary: riddles, puzzles and brainteasers
Video: The benefits of playing with puzzles
Idioms: idioms with “brain” and “puzzle”

3:00

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a person holding a loudspeaker and a slogan - how is noise pollution affecting us?

Vocabulary: sounds (barking, whispering, screaming, chirping, honking)
Video: Noise is slowly killing you
Functional language: talk about things that annoy you

4:23

a man is sitting in front of a plate with a knife and a fork in his hands screaming and a slogan - do you get hangry?

Functional language: phrases to say “I’m very hungry”.
Video: Why do we get hangry
Vocabulary: word blends/portmanteaus (hangry, staycation, glamping, mompreneur)

2:44

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Comprehensive ESL Lesson Plans on health-related topics:

Try out The English Flows’ lesson plans related to health if you are an ESL teacher whose students are:

  • Students with a general interest in health issues who want to enhance their English skills while learning about important health topics.
  • Healthcare Professionals: Doctors, nurses, medical technicians, and other healthcare workers who need to improve their English for effective communication with patients, colleagues, and in professional settings.
  • Medical Students: Students pursuing degrees in medicine, nursing, or allied health fields who require strong English skills to understand academic materials, participate in discussions, and perform clinical tasks.
  • Fitness and Wellness Enthusiasts: Students with an interest in fitness, nutrition, and overall wellness who want to expand their vocabulary and knowledge in these areas while improving their English.

Each lesson includes 5-8 pages of material designed to explore health topics in depth. Health-related issues are broad and relevant subjects that stimulate discussion and engage ESL learners. They promote health awareness, and provide relatable context for vocabulary expansion. Topics such as wellness, disease prevention, and healthcare systems offer numerous opportunities for meaningful language practice and interaction.

Every lesson plan includes

Pre-class online activities
(Free)

In-class activities
(For Full members)

After class: Additional resources
(Free)