Alternative Medicine
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Alternative Medicine

This ESL lesson plan explores the topic of alternative medicine, targeting reading and speaking skills for adult B2 learners. Students analyze a detailed text, complete vocabulary exercises, and engage in discussions on the advantages and disadvantages of alternative therapies. The structured activities include scanning for key ideas, evaluating statements, and sharing personal viewpoints, promoting critical thinking and effective communication. Perfect for enhancing language skills through thought-provoking topics!

Skills

  • Can scan quickly through long and complex texts, locating relevant details
  • Can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
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Warm-up

Have you heard about alternative medicine? What is it? Have you personally used it?
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Comment on each of these advantages and disadvantages of alternative medicine relying on your knowledge. Do you agree or disagree?

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Before you read an article about alternative medicine, have a look at some vocabulary related to the topic. Match the words with their definitions.

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Scan the text for its main idea. What is it?

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Fill in the gaps in the text with the vocabulary below. Use each word once.

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Mark the statements below as True or False

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After reading the text, answer these questions

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