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 man taking a dip in a frozen lake and a slogan - would you try the wim hof method?

Vocabulary: winter verbs (snuggle, warm up, be snowed in, come down with)
Video: “Testing out the Wim Hot method”
Idioms and phrasal verbs: resilience (step outside your comfort zone, be at the top of your game, take something to the next level, go through something)

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a woman jumping in a field enjoying the sun and a slogan - do you need a mental health day?

Vocabulary: feeling down, blue, overwhelmed, burned out
Phrasal verbs: power through, blow up, check in on someone
Grammar: used to, be used to, get used to

4:32

a woman leaning on a tree readgin a book and a slogan - do you dedicate enough time to self-care?

Collocations: take (take a break, take a rain check); set (set aside time, set boundaries), get (get some air, get in touch)
Functional language: How to say “no” to invitations
Grammar: verb patterns (gerund/infinitive): try, stop, mean, go on, forget, remember

3:40

a wooden plate filled with nuts and berries with spices and superfood writeen on the side and a slogan - what are superfoods?

Expressions: balanced diet, a pick-me-up, have a sweet tooth, staple food
Vocabulary: superfoods (kale, chia seeds, seaweed, açaí berries, goji berries)
Functional language: talking about health benefits of food

 

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Woman with back pain Working on Laptop, and a slogan - do you have good posture

Vocabulary: the human body (wrists, ankles, joints, hips) and posture (slouched, hunched, slumped)
Video: The benefits of good posture
Speaking: discussion questions; brainstorm solutions

4:26

Present moment mindful meditation and a slogan - how does meditation affect our brains?

Vocabulary: ways to relax (cuddle, pamper yourself, take a stroll)
Synonyms: relax (unwind, chill out, recharge your batteries)
Video: Hack your brain’s default mode with meditation

3:43

an illustration od an american football player receving a head blow and a slogan - have you ever had a concussion

Vocabulary: injuries (concussion, runner’s knee, pulled muscle)
Vocabulary: symptoms (dizziness, nausea, pass out)
Video: What it’s like to get a concussion?

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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
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After class: Additional resources
(Free)