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.

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.