ESOL Life-Skills: Health and Nutrition Resources

Below you will find student Web resources for practicing English skills in work and life situations (based on Florida Adult ESOL Frameworks).

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Health and Nutrition Topics

Audio Resources/Listening Practice

1. English Language Listening Lab Online: Daily Diet (with audio and quiz)
   http://www.elllo.org/games/games/food_choice.htm
2. Illnesses and Medical Advice (a vocabulary list with audio and quiz)
   http://www.esl-lab.com/vocab/v-illness.htm
3. Focus English: Health (with audio)
   http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/health/healthindex.htm
4. Medical Advice (with audio, quiz and script; difficult level)
   http://www.esl-lab.com/office/offrd1.htm
5. Dental Care (a vocabulary list with audio and quiz)
   http://www.esl-lab.com/vocab/v-dental-care.htm
6. Making an Appointment to See a Doctor (with audio and script)
   http://www.wakeupenglish.com/free_dialogues/files/dial16.swf
7. Visiting a Doctor (with audio and script)
   http://www.wakeupenglish.com/free_dialogues/files/dial17.swf
8. A Healthy Lifestyle (with audio, quiz and script; difficult level)
   http://www.esl-lab.com/health/healrd1.htm
9. Friendly Dental Care (with audio, quiz and script; difficult level)
   http://www.esl-lab.com/dental/dentalrd1.htm
10. Doctor's Visit (a vocabulary list with audio and practice questions)
    http://www.esl-lab.com/vocab/v-doctor.htm#practice
11. First Aid: When to Dial 9-1-1 (short, easy-to-read information)
    http://www.firstaidweb.com/dial911.html
12. First Aid Basics (short, easy-to-read information)
    http://www.firstaidweb.com/first_aid.html
13. A Guide on First Aid (a list of topics)
    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/FirstAidIndex/FirstAidIndex
14. American Red Cross (training opportunities)
    http://www.redcross.org/services/hss/courses/community.html
15. Medical Literacy Learning Activities: Reading Medicine Labels (several listening activities; with printable lessons and follow-up exercises)
    http://www.mcedservices.com/medex/medex.htm
16. Medical Literacy Learning Activities: Nutrition (several listening activities; with printable lessons and follow-up exercises)
    http://www.mcedservices.com/medex2/medex2.htm
17. Take When Wet: Labels May Add to Medicine Errors (an NPR article; with five minutes of audio; advanced level)
    http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6589478
18. Medline Plus Easy-to-Read Health Information (interactive tutorials from the Patient Education Institute explain more than 165 procedures and conditions in easy-to-read language with animated graphics; audio available) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorial.html
19. Adult Learning Activities (by the California Distance Learning Project)
    http://www.cdlponline.org
    • Click "Health and Safety" at the top of the page.
    • Click the life skills headings to view substantial lists of topics with the following format:
      • Page 1: Reading (with audio and some videos)
      • Page 2: Vocabulary (with audio)
      • Page 3: Spelling Practice
      • Page 4: Follow-up Activity (a matching game)
      • Page 5: Comprehension Questions
    • Scores can be printed or e-mailed.

First Aid

1. First Aid Quick Reference (a list of common illnesses and injuries with information on each)
   http://firstaid.about.com/od/firstaidbasics/qt/07_handbook.htm
2. First Aid Chart (advanced level)
   http://iowahealth.org/documents/documents/emergency_aid_guide.pdf
3. First Aid Kit (a list of items to have on hand for emergencies)
   http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/weather/hurricane/sfl-hc-prep-firstaidkit,0,2538057.htmlstory
4. Poison Control Center Emergency Number
   http://wwwils.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/19636.htm
5. Florida Poison Information Center Network (with a toll-free hotline and newsletter)
   http://www.fpicn.org/

Food Labels

1. How to Understand and Use a Nutrition Facts Label
   http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/foodlab.html
2. Read Food Labels (an article with key vocabulary terms and activity links)
   http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/chd/Tipsheets/readthelabel.htm
3. Reading Food Labels (good picture)
   http://pediatrics.about.com/od/nutrition/ss/food_labels.htm
4. Food Label Activity
   http://www.nhlbisupport.com/chd1/FoodLabel/foodlabel.htm

Government Sites

1. A List of Topics on Safety and Wellness (from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
   http://www.hhs.gov/safety/index.shtml
2. U.S. Food and Drug Administration
   http://www.fda.gov/
3. Florida County Health Department Listings
   http://www.doh.state.fl.us/chdsitelist.htm

Health-Related Forms

1. Adult Health History Form (in printable PDF format)
   http://www.pamf.org/forms/143952_Adult_Med_Hx.pdf
2. Medical History Form (in printable PDF format)
   http://www.mckinley.uiuc.edu/forms/medical_history.pdf
3. Request for Leave Form (in printable PDF format)
   http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/opm71.pdf

Immunizations

1. Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule (in printable PDF format)
   http://www.seminolestate.edu/adulted/els/media/immunization-schedule-for-children-and-youth.pdf
2. Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule (in printable PDF format)
   http://www.seminolestate.edu/adulted/els/media/immunization-schedule-for-adults.pdf
3. What Vaccines Do You Need?
   http://www2.cdc.gov/nip/adultImmSched/
4. The Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Immunization
   http://www.doh.state.fl.us/disease_ctrl/immune/qi_clinical/clinical.html
5. Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule (in printable PDF format)
   http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/downloads/adult/06-07/adult-schedule.pdf

Medicines

1. Brochures on the Proper Use of Medicines
   http://www.chpa-info.org/ChpaPortal/ForConsumers/ConsumerPublications

Medicine Labels

1. U.S. Food and Drug Administration
   http://www.fda.gov/default.htm
2. Take When Wet: Labels May Add to Medicine Errors (script with audio)
   http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6589478
3. Understand Over-the-Counter Drug Labels
   http://www.webmd.com/content/article/61/67580.htm
4. Warning Labels
   http://www.mcedservices.com/medex/PDFs/ENwarn.pdf

911 Emergencies

1. In Case of Emergency
   http://www.medids.com/Phone_Tips.html
2. Call for Help (from Wikipedia)
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Call_for_help
3. How to Use 911 (a printer-friendly version)
   http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/watch/er/911.html
4. How to Use 911
   http://www.ci.kirkland.wa.us/depart/PD/How_to_use_911.htm#ENGLISH
5. 911 Conversation: Reporting a Fire (with audio)
   http://www.statefarm.com/learning/kid_stuff/smoke/cmndctr/images/911top.swf
6. Emergency Help: Call 911 (simpler reading)
   http://www.nriol.com/welcome2america/emergency-info-911.asp

Nutrition

1. My Pyramid (a matching game)
   http://www.dairycouncilofca.org/activities/pyra_main.htm
2. Information on How Nutrient-Rich Foods Can Promote Vibrant Health and Energy
   http://whfoods.com/getstarted.php
3. A Food Pyramid Mini-Poster (in printable PDF format)
   http://www.seminolestate.edu/adulted/els/media/food_pyramid_miniposter.pdf
4. Figuring Out Food Labels (an article)
   http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/labels.html
5. The New Food Guide Pyramid (a simple article)
   http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/pyramid.html
6. A List of Links on Food Guide Pyramid Materials (from the Food and Nutrition Information Center) http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/Fpyr/pyramid.html
7. Food (from Orlando's WESH 2 TV station)
   http://www.wesh.com/food/index.html

Reading

1. Health (from Orlando's WESH 2 TV station)
   http://www.wesh.com/health/index.html
2. When You Have a Sore Throat (intermediate level; read the article and practice comprehension with a multiple choice quiz; from the American Academy of Family Physicians)
   http://www.literacynet.org/vtd/readthro.html
3. Oral Hygiene and Nutrition Tips
   http://users.forthnet.gr/ath/abyss/dep1340.htm
4. Staying Healthy: An English Learner's Guide to Healthcare and Healthy Living (a downloadable resource book and teachers' guide; from the Florida Literacy Coalition)
   http://www.floridaliteracy.org/literacy_resources__teacher_tutor__health_literacy.html

Reading: Easy-to-Read Information

1. Easy-to-Read Articles on Everyday Illness and Injuries
   http://kidshealth.org/kid/ill_injure/
2. Health Problems of Grown-Ups (short articles)
   http://kidshealth.org/kid/grownup/index.html
3. A Glossary of Medical Terms
   http://kidshealth.org/kid/word

Resources for Central Florida Residents

1. United Way of Volusia and Flagler Counties
   http://www.unitedway-vfc.org

Scripts

1. Practice Conversations (a list of sample conversations used at a doctor's office; beginning to intermediate levels)
   http://www.literacynet.org/vtd/Dialogs.html
2. Conversation Questions: Health
   http://iteslj.org/questions/health.html
3. A Dentist Appointment (complete the dialogue and view the correct answers)
   http://a4esl.org/q/h/vm/dialog02.html
4. National Patient Safety Foundation Ask Me 3 Program (Click the Ask Me 3 icon for tips on clear health communication; a printable brochure is available)
   http://www.npsf.org/pchc/

Vocabulary

1. Links to Healthcare Vocabulary Puzzles (different levels)
   http://www.literacynet.org/vtd/Puzzles.html
2. Links to Medicine-Related English Vocabulary Terms
   http://eleaston.com/medicine.html
3. America on the Move (a national initiative dedicated to helping individuals and communities across our nation make positive changes to improve health and quality of life)
   http://www.americaonthemove.org/

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