In this intermediate B1 lesson “At the Pharmacy,” students will learn 10 essential vocabulary terms, supported by clear and engaging pictures. The lesson includes real-life activities designed to make learning practical and relevant. A short homework assignment is also provided to help students reinforce and retain the new vocabulary.
| Type | Level | Vocabulary | Lesson Time |
| Regular Lesson | B1 / Intermediate | 10 words | 60-80 min |
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Vocabulary
- Painkillers
- Vitamins
- Prescription
- Over-the-counter
- Band-aid
- Dosage
- Tablet
- Side effects
- Directions
- Receipt
Contents
- Lead-in
- Brainstorm
- Vocabulary introduction
- Vocabulary match
- Dialogue 1
- Dialogue 2
- Dialogue 3
- Speaking
- Vocabulary practice
- True or false
- Role-play 1
- Role-play 2
- Questions
- Homework
Lead-in, Brainstorming
This pharmacy lesson begins with lead-in questions where students discuss six questions related to their experiences visiting a pharmacy, dealing with health issues like headaches, and talking about medicines. Next, students participate in a brainstorming activity centered around the topic “pharmacy,” where they generate as many related words as possible. Suggested words are provided in the teacher’s key.
Vocabulary Introduction, Matching, Dialogues
The vocabulary introduction page features a short article containing pharmacy-related terms such as “painkillers,” “prescription,” “vitamins,” “over-the-counter,” “Band-aid,” “dosage,” “tablet,” etc. After reading, students match the vocabulary from the text with corresponding pictures. This is followed by three dialogues that mimic real-life situations at the pharmacy counter, such as buying painkillers, asking about side effects, and purchasing first aid supplies. Each dialogue includes follow-up questions to check students’ comprehension.
Speaking, Vocabulary Practice, True or False
In the speaking section, students observe images of people with various health issues and describe how they feel, what medicine they might need, and whether a prescription is required. Then, on the vocabulary practice page, students complete 10 sentences by choosing the correct word from the lesson’s pharmacy vocabulary. The next activity is a true or false exercise where students read sentences and, if false, correct them to make them true.
Role-plays, Reflection
The lesson continues with two role-play scenarios for additional speaking practice. In the first scenario, students simulate asking for painkillers at a pharmacy, using the suggested vocabulary and phrases. In the second scenario, they role-play a situation involving over-the-counter medicine. An additional reflection page encourages students to think about their role-play experiences, how they felt, what they might change if they did it again, and what they learned. This page is valuable for identifying student challenges.
Homework
The final slide contains a homework assignment where students write a short paragraph about a recent visit to the pharmacy or a time they needed medicine. They must use the vocabulary words from this lesson.
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