Lesson 19 Title: Talking About Health and Well-being
Subtitle: Lesson 19
Presented by: Fatima
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Objectives:

• Learn to discuss health and well-being using conditionals, including mixed conditionals

• Understand and apply health-related vocabulary

• Practice giving advice and talking about hypothetical health scenarios

Why is it important?

Health and well-being are universal topics that everyone can relate to. Being able to discuss these topics in English is essential, especially when giving advice or talking about lifestyle choices.

Key Topics

• Using conditionals to discuss health scenarios

• Learning vocabulary related to health, fitness, and lifestyle

Examples:

◦ If you exercise regularly, you’ll feel more energetic.
(First Conditional)

◦ If I had known about the risks, I wouldn’t have started smoking.
(Third Conditional)

Conditionals and Mixed Conditionals

First Conditional
For real and possible situations in the future
If you eat well, you’ll stay healthy.

Second Conditional
For hypothetical situations in the present or future
If I were you, I’d start exercising more.

Third Conditional
For hypothetical situations in the past
If I had taken care of my diet, I wouldn’t have gained weight.

Mixed Conditionals
To express a situation that combines a past condition with a present result or a present condition with a past result
If I had slept more, I wouldn’t be so tired now.
If I were healthier, I wouldn’t have missed last week’s event.

Examples:

First Conditional:
If you get enough sleep, you’ll feel better.

Second Conditional:
If I had more time, I’d go to the gym every day.

Third Conditional:
If I hadn’t skipped breakfast, I wouldn’t have felt so hungry later.

Mixed Conditionals:
If I had started exercising earlier, I would be in better shape now.

Fill in the blanks

1. If you __________ (eat) more fruits and vegetables, you __________ (be) healthier.
2. If I __________ (know) how important sleep is, I __________ (go) to bed earlier.

Health and Well-being

Key Vocabulary

Fitness:
The condition of being physically fit and healthy

Nutrition:
The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth

Lifestyle:
The way in which a person lives

Stress:
A state of mental or emotional strain

Well-being:
The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy

Phrases to Use

• Maintaining a balanced diet is crucial for good health.
• Regular exercise contributes to overall well-being.
• Managing stress is essential for a healthy lifestyle.

Example Sentences:

◦ A balanced diet with proper nutrition is key to maintaining good health.
◦ Fitness routines can help reduce stress and improve mental well-being.
◦ If you don’t manage your stress, it could lead to serious health issues.

Match the vocabulary with the correct definition

1. Well-being
2. Stress

Discussing Health and Well-being

1. Pair up with a partner and discuss hypothetical health scenarios using conditionals.

2. Write a short paragraph about a health goal you have and how achieving it could change your life. Use the vocabulary and conditionals from today’s lesson.

Homework:
Write a short essay (150-200 words) about a health-related change you would like to make in your life. Use at least two conditionals in your writing.

Homework Example:

If I start meditating every day, I’ll likely feel less stressed and more focused. This would have a positive impact on my overall well-being. If I had known the benefits of meditation earlier, I would have started practicing it years ago.

Preview of Next Class:

Review of key grammar, vocabulary, and skills from the course, along with final assessments.