COLDS & the FLU
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Basic English Dialogs:
Colds and the Flu COLDS AND THE FLU Level: Beginner to Elementary Three short dialogs for vocabulary, listening, and speaking practice. Extension activity on attached Page 2. Answer Key attached on Page 3 Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
DIALOG 1
DIALOG 2
DIALOG 3
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Writing Practice
COLDS AND THE FLU Level: Elementary to Intermediate "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.) Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Word Bank (Gap-Fill)
COLDS AND THE FLU Level: Intermediate to Advanced 15 vocabulary items about colds and the flu Gap-fill exercise; Answer Key attached Time: Appox 15 - 20 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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15 Essential Words About Colds and the Flu
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chills
contagious coronovirus cough face mask |
fever
headache influenza recover runny nose |
sneeze
sore throat symptom tissue vaccination |
Try the interactive version of the above quiz!
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EMAIL to your learners!
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Rank & Discuss Opinions
COLDS AND THE FLU Level: Intermediate to Advanced 12 statements about colds and the flu Students read, rank their opinions, and then discuss in pairs or small groups Level: Intermediate to Advanced Time: Approx 20 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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'Find Someone Who' Activity
COLDS AND THE FLU Level: Elementary to Intermediate Classic 'Find Someone Who' activity Whole class activity Activity Notes on Page 2 (with Activity Version 1 and Version 2) Time: Approx 15 - 20 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Pair Work Discussion
COLDS AND THE FLU Level: Intermediate 20 different questions about colds and the flu - evenly divided into 'A" and 'B' handouts Pair work Time: Approx 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Discussion Practice
COLDS AND THE FLU Level: Intermediate to Advanced 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 Time: Approx 10 - 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Worksheet
COLDS AND THE FLU Level: Intermediate to Advanced 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. Time: Approx 20 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Have your learners try the Advanced Level Listening exercise about the 1918 flu pandemic on my Learner Listening site - click on the image below!
