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At the doctor's: I've got a headache

Holly visits the doctor with a cold; students learn health problems and advice, then role-play a doctor and a patient.

A1Adults30 minRole play

About this lesson

An A1 speaking lesson (role play). Warm-ups, role plays and discussion tasks — get the whole class talking.

Level
A1
Skill
Speaking
Type
Role play
Students
Adults
Time
About 30 minutes
Topic
Body & health
Activities
Key words, Speaking / writing task, Reading text, Multiple choice, Word order
Key words
What's the matter?, I've got a headache., I've got a sore throat., I've got a temperature., My back hurts., stomach ache, Take this medicine.
Access
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By the end, students can

  • Name common body parts and health problems
  • Say what's wrong and understand simple advice from a doctor