SPEAKING ROLE-PLAY IDEAS FOR B1 STUDENTS FOCUSED ON HEALTH
PROBLEMS, INCORPORATING ZERO CONDITIONAL, FIRST CONDITIONAL,
AND MODAL VERBS:
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1. Doctor and Patient Role-Play
Scenario: The patient describes symptoms like headaches, fatigue, or a sore throat. The
doctor provides advice and predicts outcomes. A pharmacist who advises on how to take
the prescribed medicine.
Language Targets:
Zero Conditional: "If you don’t drink water, you get dehydrated."
First Conditional: "If you take this medicine, you will feel better."
Modal Verbs: "You should get more rest."
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2. Health and Wellness Advisor
Scenario: One student acts as a wellness coach advising a client (another student) on
improving their lifestyle. The client resists some suggestions, and the coach must persuade
them.
Focus: Eating healthier, exercising, and managing stress.
Language Targets:
"If you eat less junk food, you will lose weight."
"You must exercise regularly to stay fit."
"If you sleep enough, you feel more energized."
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3. School Nurse Scenario
Scenario: A student visits the school nurse with complaints like a stomachache or dizziness.
The nurse suggests preventive measures and explains consequences. A parent join to
discuss ongoing concerns.
Language Targets:
"If you don’t eat breakfast, you feel weak during the day."
"You should drink more water to stay hydrated."
"If you rest now, you will feel better by afternoon."
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4. Friends Giving Advice
Scenario: One friend has an unhealthy habit (e.g., skipping meals, not exercising, smoking)
and another offers advice. The friend with the unhealthy habit provides excuses, and the
other tries to convince them.
Language Targets:
"If you don’t exercise, you will feel tired all the time."
"You must stop smoking to improve your health."
"If you don’t eat regularly, your energy drops."
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5. Emergency Situation
Scenario: One student pretends to faint or injure themselves. Another student calls for help
and provides first aid advice. Introduce a bystander who either helps or panics, adding
complexity to the role-play.
Language Targets:
"If you press here, the bleeding stops."
"You should call an ambulance immediately."
"If we don’t act quickly, the situation will get worse."
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6. Fitness Consultation
Scenario: A fitness trainer advises a new client on achieving their health goals. The client
has specific needs or time constraints, and the trainer must adapt the plan.
Focus: Creating an exercise and diet plan.
Language Targets:
"If you stick to this plan, you will see results in a month."
"You should avoid sugary drinks."
"If you don’t stretch before exercising, you risk injury."
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7. Parent and Child Discussion
Scenario: A parent advises their child on staying healthy, focusing on diet, sleep, and
hygiene. The child resists some advice, and the parent uses persuasion.
Language Targets:
"If you wash your hands, you avoid getting sick."
"You must brush your teeth every day."
"If you go to bed earlier, you will feel better in the morning."
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8. Group Problem-Solving Discussion
Scenario: A group of friends discusses how to help another friend who has unhealthy
habits. Each group member suggests different approaches, and they must agree on a
solution.
Focus: Smoking, lack of sleep, or unhealthy eating.
Language Targets:
"If they don’t stop smoking, they will harm their lungs."
"We could invite them to exercise with us."
"If we all eat healthy meals together, it motivates them."
