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Visiting the Doctor

PBLA Module

Visiting the doctor can be stressful for newcomers. This module focuses on describing symptoms, body vocabulary, and filling in basic information, helping learners discuss health concerns and navigate medical visits with greater confidence.

A cover page titled "Visiting the Doctor For Learners" with a photo of a smiling woman in a blue hijab holding a clipboard. The page lists learning goals and has logos for the Literacy Centre of Expertise and IRCC.
For Learners
Cover page for a booklet titled "Visiting the Doctor For Instructors" by TIES Literacy Centre of Expertise, funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, with decorative graphics and logos.
For Instructors

Story

1. Amina’s Head Hurts — Follow Amina’s visit to the doctor as she explains her pain and learns how to communicate health concerns with confidence.

A woman with short curly hair in a maroon shirt holds her temples and winces in pain. The text next to her reads, "Amina’s Head Hurts.
Interactive

Digital Activities

These activities are first completed in class to build vocabulary and health expressions, then revisited independently with instant feedback.

  • Body Parts: Vocabulary Building
  • Days of the Week
  • What’s the Matter?
  • Numbers 0–9 Vocabulary Building
Slide with the title "Body Parts: Vocabulary Building" and a simple illustration of a human figure. The Literacy Centre of Expertise logo is in the top right corner.
Body Parts: Vocabulary Building
An older man in a striped blue shirt sits on a couch, holding his knee and appearing to be in pain. Text on the image reads, "What's the Matter?" with the Literacy Centre of Expertise logo in the corner.
What’s the Matter?
Slide titled "Numbers 0-9 Vocabulary Building" with numbers 0 to 9 in blue circles. Each number is matched with dots underneath, representing its quantity. Literacy Centre of Expertise logo is in the top right corner.
Numbers 0-9 Vocabulary Building
Slide titled "Days of the Week Vocabulary Building" with seven small calendar icons labeled Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri., Sat., and Sun.; Saturday and Sunday are in green.
Days of the Week

Videos

This video features short conversations between a doctor and a patient. It provides listening practice to help learners understand common phrases and vocabulary used during doctor visits. Comprehension questions follow each conversation to support understanding.

  • Listening Practice: Talking to the Doctor 
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