Teach English the Yorkshire Way – How the NHS Works

Resources developed by MESH to complement the ‘How the NHS Works – Guide for Migrants‘ document produced by Bevan Healthcare. This document has been produced to help people understand how to navigate the healthcare system. The document is available in a number of languages.

The aim of this resource is to help learners understand the document in English by focusing on key vocabulary and information within it. Includes Google slides resource, a keywords list with audio, an overview with teaching notes and worksheets.

Our downloadable resources for your ESOL lessons

Slides Resource

The slides include prompts for classroom discussion and references to the worksheet activities included in this resource pack.

Teachers can present the slides in class or download them to adapt for their own lesson planning.

Type: Slideshow Topic: NHS Skills supported: Speaking, vocabulary, discussion

Teacher Notes and Lesson Guidance

The teacher notes provide guidance on how the resources can be used in ESOL classrooms.

The notes include suggestions for structuring lessons using the materials and ideas for adapting activities to suit learners at different levels.

Type: ESOL Teacher guidance Topic: NHS Skills supported: Lesson planning and teaching support

Vocabulary Keywords with Audio

This vocabulary resource introduces key related words used throughout the lesson materials.

The vocabulary list includes pronunciation support to help learners practise listening and speaking skills.

Teachers can use the vocabulary resource before introducing the worksheets or as a follow-up activity to reinforce learning.for adapting activities to suit learners at different levels.

Type: Vocabulary resource with audio Topic: NHS Skills supported: Vocabulary, listening, pronunciation