Health Insurance - Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab

Level	Topic	Speakers	Length
Easy	Health Insurance	Man – Woman	01:01

Pre-Listening Exercise

What are the benefits of having health insurance and what kinds of expenses can it cover in some cases?

Agree or Disagree? Let’s Spark Some Conversation!

These statements are designed to get everyone thinking, moving, and talking! The goal is to explore ideas, share opinions, and get ready for the next part of the lesson.

In a face-to-face classroom: Read each statement aloud. If you agree, move to one side of the room; if you disagree, move to the other. Talk with your group—why do you feel that way? Then, pair students with members of the other group and have students explain their reasons. Rotate partners for more practice.
In an online classroom: Use polls, emojis, or the chat box in your online platform to show your opinion. Then, join the conversation as a group or in breakout rooms. What do others think? Do you agree or disagree with them?
For independent learners: Read each statement and think about your opinion. Then say your answer out loud and explain your reason, as if you’re talking to a classmate. This helps you get ready to speak and join real conversations in English. Consider recording your ideas and check your progress.

1. Everyone should have health insurance.
2. Health insurance is too expensive for most people.
3. Young people don’t need health insurance.
4. It’s better to save money for emergencies than to buy insurance.
5. Health insurance gives people peace of mind.
6. Planning for your health is just as important as planning your career.
7. It’s okay to go without health insurance if you’re healthy.
8. Governments should help people pay for health care.
9. People should learn about insurance before they need it.
10. Having a plan for your health can help you live longer.

Idioms

“be on the mend” = recovering from an illness or injury
“Sarah was in a terrible car accident, but she is on the mend.”

“nurse (something or someone) back to health” = care for someone or something back to good health
“My grandfather has the flu, but we are nursing him back to health.”

Listening Exercise

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Post-Listening Exercise

Tell the story in the conversation in your own words. Then, guess what the man will do next and why.

Online Investigation

Some countries have a healthcare system that pays for some or all of people’s medical bills, but this is generally not the case in the United States. As a result, people need private health insurance to pay for their medical expenses. International students sometimes have to buy health insurance at schools in the US.

Maybe, you want to study at the University of Utah where I work. Use the internet to find out information about the health insurance at this school HERE. Answer these questions:

How much does health insurance cost a year for a student?
How much does it cost for a spouse or child?
What are the hours of the student health center?

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