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 Three 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! DIALOG 1
DIALOG 2
DIALOG 3
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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.) 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 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 Activity Notes on Page 2 (with Activity 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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