Health
Conversation lessons from health and fitness news stories.
No story in this course is shown in full on this site: we keep health and medical stories off the public pages. Every story opens in the interactive player with a free Tuton account.
Who it's for
For B1 students and up: each story is told in plain English, then opened up into a discussion. By level: 18 stories at B1 and 1 at B2.
Short conversation lessons built on a recent news story. More In the News lesson plans
Skills it practises
- Speaking: discussion questionsevery lesson
- Vocabulary: a target word listevery lesson
- Reading: a text or news storyevery lesson
Lessons
- The Best Pill for Period PainA large study finds most women buy the wrong painkiller for period cramps.48 minB1Outline
- Walk Breaks at Work Boost MoodA new study finds that a five-minute walk every hour is the best way to stay happy and productive at work.48 minB1Outline
- A New Name, A New Plan for PMOSUK health experts want women with PMOS to get yearly check-ups to catch health problems earlier.48 minB1Outline
- Plain Packaging for VapesA look at new UK plans to make vapes less appealing to children through plain packaging and stricter marketing rules.48 minB1Outline
- Scan Before You SnackA look at food-scanning apps like Yuka and whether they really help people eat healthier.48 minB1Outline
- The Science of Putting Things OffA look at why we procrastinate, the different 'types' of procrastinator, and simple ways to get unstuck.48 minB1Outline
- England Closes In on Ending Hepatitis CEngland has almost hit its target to wipe out hepatitis C years ahead of the world's 2030 deadline.48 minB1Outline
- The Office Star's Brave MessageLucy Davis, who played Dawn in The Office, has revealed she has incurable cancer and wants to keep working and living fully.48 minB1Outline
- TV Show Sparks ADHD RowA Channel 4 documentary that called ADHD a myth has led to complaints from charities and doctors, reigniting debate about diagnosis and treatment.48 minB2Outline
- A Simple Test at Home: The Fight Against Cervical CancerIn England, millions of women will be offered free kits to test for a virus linked to cancer — from their own bathrooms. A conversation lesson about health, comfort, and making testing easier.48 minB1Outline
- Safety Under Pressure on the FarmRising accident numbers in agriculture draw attention to the intense pressure and hazards facing farm workers.48 minB1Outline
- A Pig Kidney Transplant RecordDoctors achieve a record 271 days with a pig kidney transplant in a human patient.48 minB1Outline
- The High Cost of SupportLearn about the debate over high administrative costs in a public healthcare compensation programme.48 minB1Outline
- Fixing Elderly CareUK politicians debate a new free care service to protect the health system.48 minB1Outline
- Hospital Cameras and Patient ConsentDiscuss the balance between safety and personal privacy after UK hospitals face scrutiny over bedroom monitoring tech.48 minB1Outline
- Screens in the ClassroomClinicians want schools to limit screen use, while educators call for a healthy mix of digital and offline learning.48 minB1Outline
- Talking About UTIs OnlineWomen are sharing their experiences of long-lasting UTIs online, helping others feel less alone while raising questions about health information.48 minB1Outline
- A Fibre Boost in the Bin?Researchers say using more fruit and vegetable parts could add fibre to meals and reduce food waste.48 minB1Outline
- Why We Snack at NightExplore why evening snacks are tempting and how people can make choices that work for them.48 minB1Outline
How to use it in a lesson
- Lessons run 48 minutes, with a timing on every stage, so you can see before you start what fits your slot.
- Each story stands on its own, so pick the one your student will most want to talk about. A story makes a good warm-up or a lighter lesson.
- For a shorter slot, skip a practice stage or cut the discussion short: the stages are a guide, not a script.
Teach Health with your student
This course is free. A free account opens every lesson in it in the interactive player and keeps your saved list. Teaching it live with your student in the Tuton classroom starts with a 7-day free trial.
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