In order to help ESL learners communicate with healthcare providers and learn more about staying healthy, SHINE created ESL health units which can be used by tutors and teachers. The units offer content about health topics, such as dealing with emergencies and managing health problems, along with listening, discussion, reading, and writing activities.
Designed for older immigrants and refugees learning ESL, these units can be used by learners of all ages who want to improve their English and communicate more effectively in healthcare settings. There are five units on varying topics related to health and wellness. Each unit offers activities to improve listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, along with a Real Practice section which encourages learners to apply what they have learned to their own lives.
If you have already determined your learners' proficiency level click below to access the ESL Health Units. If you have yet to determine your learner's proficiency level or would like assistance in doing so, go to our Proficiency Level Chart here.
Advanced Beginning
Unit 1 - The Doctor's Office
Lesson 1 - Making Appointments
Lesson 2 - Describing Pain/Symptoms
Lesson 3 - Knowing Your Health History
Unit 2 - The Hospital
Lesson 3 - Taking Charge While You Are in the Hospital
Unit 3 - Managing Illness
Lesson 2 - High Blood Pressure
Lesson 3 - Heart Attack and Stroke
Unit 4 - Healthy Aging
Unit 5 - Taking Medications
Lesson 1 - Managing Your Medications
Lesson 2 - Taking Medications Safely
Lesson 3 - Alternative Medicine
Intermediate
Unit 1 - The Doctor's Office
Lesson 1 - Making Appointments
Lesson 2 - Describing Pain/Symptoms
Lesson 3 - Knowing Your Health History
Unit 2 - The Hospital
Lesson 3 - Taking Charge While You Are in the Hospital
Unit 3 - Managing Illness
Lesson 2 - High Blood Pressure
Lesson 3 - Heart Attack and Stroke
Unit 4 - Healthy Aging
Unit 5 - Taking Medications
Lesson 1 - Managing Your Medications
