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Health at the doctor's: a problem with sleep

Emma sees a doctor about her poor sleep; students listen for symptoms, causes and advice, then role-play a doctor's appointment.

B1Adults40 minDialogue

About this lesson

A B1 listening lesson (dialogue). Dialogues and stories to listen to, with transcripts, speed control and ready-made questions.

Level
B1
Skill
Listening
Type
Dialogue
Students
Adults
Time
About 40 minutes
Topic
Health & medicine
Activities
Key words, Speaking / writing task, Listening (read aloud), Multiple choice, True / False, Matching, Table to fill in, Reading text
Key words
symptom, fall asleep, wake up, exhausted, caffeine, sleeping pills, routine
Access
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By the end, students can

  • Understand symptoms, causes and advice in a doctor's appointment
  • Learn phrases for describing health problems and giving advice
  • Role-play a conversation with a doctor