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At the vet: what's the matter with Cookie?

Amy takes her sick dog to the vet; children learn to describe a pet's problem and give advice, then role-play vet visits.

Kids · FlyersYoung learners30 minRole play

About this lesson

A Kids · Flyers speaking lesson (role play). Warm-ups, role plays and discussion tasks — get the whole class talking.

Level
Kids · Flyers · Young learners – Flyers (A2)
Skill
Speaking
Type
Role play
Students
Young learners
Time
About 30 minutes
Topic
Pets
Activities
Picture words, Key words, Reading text, True / False, Gap-fill, Speaking / writing task
Key words
What's the matter with him?, He hasn't eaten since yesterday., He's got a sore paw., He should rest., He shouldn't eat chocolate., Give him this medicine twice a day.
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By the end, students can

  • Describe a pet's problem: He hasn't eaten since yesterday. / He has a sore paw.
  • Give simple advice with should / shouldn't
  • Act out a visit to the vet as owner and vet