Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab: Medical Advice

Example Web Site and/or Technical Equipment Required

Website: http://www.esl-lab.com/

Website Example: http://www.esl-lab.com/sick1/sick1.htm

More Ways

Computer(s), Internet access, projector, speakers and/or headphones

Activity Description

This activity uses prerecorded authentic conversation in which a person asks a friend for medical advice about a cold. Pre- and post-listening activities are provided along with immediate feedback on comprehension exercise.

Preparation

1. Make sure that the Web site is not blocked at your school site and that your computer can play the audio file.
2. Preview the exercise so you can explain it to your students. Show them how to use the player and answer the questions, especially for lower level students or those without good tech skills.

How-To

1. Pre-Listening Exercises
2. Listening Exercises
3. Vocabulary
4. Post-Listening Exercises

More Ways

Assign to students for homework or individual in-class work. See the ideas for 'Online Investigations' for extension activities.

Levels

• Intermediate Low
• Intermediate High

Standards

• (2.1) Use the telephone and similar communication systems

Basic Communication

• (3.6) Understand basic health and medical information