That’s Conversation! Healthcare

That’s Conversation! Healthcare is a thought-provoking ten-page MiniEbook designed for engaging discussions in your upper-intermediate and advanced adult ESL classes (B2+/C1). This MiniEbook explores the world of healthcare systems, medical practices, and ethical dilemmas, encouraging students to reflect on global healthcare standards and personal experiences with illness and treatment. It also provides targeted grammar practice with Conditionals (Type 1, 2, and 3) in meaningful contexts.

What’s inside?

• 13 dynamic tasks to get your students talking about healthcare standards, pain management, and medical professions
• Comparative discussions on how healthcare systems vary across different countries
• Practice using Conditionals (Type 1, 2, and 3) in real-world medical scenarios 
• Suggestions for further exploration through recommended readings and videos with direct links 
• Opportunities for student research, personal reflection, and critical thinking. 

Is this MiniEbook for you?

That’s Conversation! Healthcare is for you if…

• You need ready-to-use conversation tasks for upper-intermediate and advanced ESL learners.
• You want to stimulate meaningful discussions about health, medicine, and ethics.
• You’d like to help students express opinions using Conditionals in realistic contexts.
• You’re looking for a versatile resource that sparks debate and personal reflection.

How to use That’s Conversation! Healthcare?

• Download the MiniEbook for digital use in online classes or print it for in-person sessions.
• Introduce topics with suggested videos or articles for pre-class preparation.
• Use the activities to guide discussions, connect grammar to real-life contexts, and encourage creativity.
• Refer to the Teacher’s Notes (Page 10) for additional resources, answer keys, and recommended readings.
• If a task doesn’t have a solution in the Teacher’s Notes, it means your students’ own ideas and perspectives are the most valuable answers.
• Encourage student-led discussions by prompting with supplementary questions and asking for real-life comparisons.