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Free printable PDF lesson plans, word banks, quizzes and games for EFL/ESL teachers
COLDS AND THE FLU

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Basic English Dialogs:
​Colds and the Flu
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ree short dialogs for vocabulary, listening, and speaking practice.

Extension activity on attached Page 2.

Answer Key attached on Page 3

Level: Beginner to Elementary

​​Audio and Answer Key are also available in video format below (2:38) for your students!
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​Writing Practice
COLDS AND THE FLU

"What 'home remedies' can you recommend to a friend who has a cold or the flu?  Write a short paragraph below."

Focus on giving advice
​(e.g. I think you should . . . ", etc.)
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Level: Elementary to Intermediate
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Word Bank (Gap-Fill)
COLDS AND THE FLU


15 vocabulary items about colds and the flu

Gap-fill exercise; Answer Key attached

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Approximate Time: 15 - 20 minutes


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chills
contagious
coronovirus
cough
​face mask
fever
headache
influenza
recover
​runny nose
sneeze
sore throat
symptom
tissue
​vaccination

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Rank &
Discuss Opinions
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COLDS AND THE FLU



12 statements about colds and the flu

Students read, rank their opinions, and then discuss in pairs or small groups

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Approximate Time: 20 minutes
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'Find Someone Who'
​Activity

COLDS AND THE FLU

Classic 'Find Someone Who' activity

​Whole class activity

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​Version 1 and Version 2)

Level: Elementary to Intermediate

Approximate Time:  15 - 20 minutes
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Pair Work Discussion
COLDS AND THE FLU


20 different questions about colds and the
​flu - evenly divided into 'A" and 'B' handouts

Pair work

Level: Intermediate

Approximate Time: 15 minutes
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Discussion Practice
COLDS AND THE FLU

​16 Question strips adapted from the above Pair Work activity.

These questions can be used with students seated in pairs or in small groups, or with students standing.

Activity Notes on Page 2

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

​Approximate Time: 10 - 15 minutes
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Worksheet
COLDS AND THE FLU


Brainstorming and dictionary practice

Use a dictionary to help you complete the chart below.  All of the words must begin with the letter of the alphabet given.  Some letters may have many different answers, while others may not have an answer.

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Approximate Time: 20 minutes
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