🏥 Lesson 8.1: Review Project — At the Doctor & My Week
Welcome to the final lesson of A1 — you made it! 🎉 Today we don't learn a brand-new rule. Instead, we use everything you know in two real-life tasks: a visit at the doctor, and a big speaking project about your week — your normal days now, and your plans for next week. This is also a listening & speaking lesson, so tap 🔊 and say every line out loud.
📚 What You'll Learn
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Name body parts and describe health problems ("I have a headache")
- Give simple advice with should ("You should rest")
- Listen and repeat a real patient–doctor conversation
- Describe your whole week — what you usually do, and what you're going to do next week
⏱️ Estimated Time: ~60 minutes
🎯 Project: Give a short talk about your week — your normal days now and your plans for next week — in 8 or more sentences.
In This Lesson
🔤 New Words in This Lesson
Here are some useful words from this lesson. Tap 🔊 to hear a word.
- head — the top of your body, with your face and hair
- stomach — the part where food goes; your belly
- arm — from your shoulder to your hand
- leg — from your hip to your foot
- back — the part behind you, from neck to hips
- throat — the inside of your neck, where you swallow
- tooth — one of the white parts in your mouth (many = teeth)
- foot — the part you stand on (two = feet)
- headache — a pain in your head
- should — a word for advice (You should rest.)
Bringing It All Together
Look how far you've come. When you started A1, maybe you knew only "hello" and your name. Now you can talk about your family, your home, your day, the time, food, clothes, and your plans. That is a whole world of English! 🌍
This last lesson is a review. We put your skills to work in real life. First, you learn a little health language and practice a doctor visit by listening and repeating. Then, in the capstone project, you describe your week using two time frames together: present (what you usually do) and future (your plans for next week). This is real, useful English.
🧠 Mindset
You may still make small mistakes. That is completely normal — and it is a sign you are using the language, not just studying it. Every fluent speaker began exactly where you are now. Today, don't worry about being perfect. Be proud that you can already say so much. You built this, one lesson at a time. 🌱
Body Parts
To talk to a doctor, you need words for your body. Read each word out loud and point to that part of your body as you say it.
- head — the top, with your face 🧑
- eye / ear / nose / mouth — parts of your face
- throat — inside your neck
- tooth — in your mouth (many = teeth)
- arm — shoulder to hand
- hand — at the end of your arm
- stomach — where food goes; your belly
- back — behind you, neck to hips
- leg — hip to foot
- foot — you stand on it (two = feet)
💡 Two special plurals
Most body words just add -s (arms, legs, ears). But two are irregular: tooth → teeth and foot → feet. Say "one tooth, two teeth" and "one foot, two feet." These are common little exceptions in English. 🦷🦶
Health Problems
Now, how do you say something hurts? English has a few common patterns. Here are the most useful ones. Tap 🔊 on the model sentences and repeat them.
1. "I have a…" (a problem)
Use I have a… for many common problems. (British English often says I've got a… — same meaning.)
2. "My … hurts."
Use hurts to say a body part is in pain. For one part, say hurts; for two or more, say hurt:
3. "I feel…"
Use I feel for how your whole body feels:
💡 A friendly note on "-ache"
English joins a body part with -ache (= a pain) for some common problems: head + ache = headache, stomach + ache = stomachache, tooth + ache = toothache, back + ache = backache. We usually say "I have a headache." Learn these as whole words. 🤕
Advice with Should
A doctor gives advice — good ideas to help you feel better. The easiest way to give advice is with should. Put should before the base verb. It's the same for every subject.
subject + should + base verb
| Advice (should) | Advice not to (shouldn't) |
|---|---|
| You should rest. | You shouldn't work today. |
| You should drink water. | You shouldn't drink coffee. |
| You should see a doctor. | You shouldn't go to work. |
| You should stay in bed. | You shouldn't eat a lot. |
⚠️ Watch out: After should, use the plain verb — never add to or -s. Say "You should rest," not "You should to rest" or "You should rests."
✅ Real health advice, from real doctors
This lesson teaches English words, not medical care. If you are really sick, always see a real doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. This lesson helps you talk about health in English — it is not medical advice. Take care of yourself first. ❤️
Listening: At the Doctor
Here is a full conversation between a patient and a doctor. This is a listening & speaking task. Read both parts out loud, then use the buttons to listen and repeat.
Doctor: Good morning. Come in and sit down. What's the matter?
Patient: Good morning, doctor. I don't feel well. I have a headache and a sore throat.
Doctor: I see. How do you feel today?
Patient: Not good. I have a fever, too, and I feel tired.
Doctor: Okay. Does your stomach hurt?
Patient: No, it doesn't. But my back hurts a little.
Doctor: It sounds like a cold. It's not serious. You should rest and drink a lot of water.
Patient: Should I take some medicine?
Doctor: Yes, you should take this for your fever. And you shouldn't go to work for two days.
Patient: Thank you, doctor. I feel better already!
🔊 Listen & Repeat
This is a speaking lesson, so use your ears and your mouth! Tap the 🔊 Listen button (or the speaker names) to hear each line, then say it out loud after the voice. Try to copy the sound and the music of the sentence. Go slowly. Repeat each line two or three times until it feels comfortable in your mouth. This is how real speaking grows. 🎧🗣️
Now check that you understood the conversation.
📝 Comprehension questions (tap to check)
- What problems does the patient have? — A headache, a sore throat, and a fever.
- Does the patient's stomach hurt? — No, it doesn't. But their back hurts a little.
- What does the doctor say it is? — A cold. It's not serious.
- What advice does the doctor give? — You should rest, drink a lot of water, and take some medicine. You shouldn't go to work for two days.
Keep these health phrases ready for a real visit.
Review: Your Two Time Frames
Before the big project, let's quickly review the two ways you can talk about your week. You learned both of these in A1! Here they are side by side.
| Time | Grammar | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Every week (present) | present simple + frequency adverb | I usually work from Monday to Friday. |
| Next week (future) | going to / present continuous | Next week I'm going to visit my family. |
💡 Time words help your listener
Little time words tell people which time frame you mean: usually, every day, on Mondays (present); next week, tomorrow, tonight (future). Start your sentence with one of these, and your meaning is clear. ⏰
Ana: Tell me about your week, Leo!
Leo: Well, I usually work in the morning and study English in the evening. And next week I'm going to start a new class!
Ana: Wow, your normal week and your plans in one breath! Your English is great.
Leo: Thank you! One year ago I couldn't say any of this.
Practice & Capstone Project
🏋️ Exercise 1: At the doctor
Objective: Complete the health sentences with the right words.
Fill each gap. Use these words: have, hurts, feel, should, shouldn't.
- I a headache.
- My back a lot today.
- I tired and a little sick.
- You rest and drink water.
- You go to work today.
✅ Answer
1. have · 2. hurts · 3. feel · 4. should · 5. shouldn't
🏋️ Exercise 2: My week — present & future
Objective: Choose the right form for present habits and future plans.
Write the correct word in each gap. The time word tells you which form to use.
- Every day I up at seven. (get)
- I usually from Monday to Friday. (work)
- On Saturdays I often soccer. (play)
- Next week I'm going to my family. (visit)
- Tomorrow I'm going to a new course. (start)
✅ Answer
1. get (present) · 2. work (present) · 3. play (present) · 4. visit (base verb after "going to") · 5. start (base verb after "going to")
🎯 Capstone Project: My Week
This is your A1 capstone — the big one! Give a short talk about your week, out loud, to a partner, a teacher, or your phone. Use both time frames — your normal week and your plans. Say 8 or more sentences.
- (5 min) Present: Write 4 sentences about your typical week. Use the present simple and a frequency adverb (usually, always, often, sometimes). Example: "I usually get up at seven."
- (5 min) Future: Write 4 sentences about your plans for next week. Use going to or the present continuous. Example: "Next week I'm going to start a course."
- (3 min) Put your 8+ sentences in a clear order: present first, then future (or tell it like a story). Add time words to guide your listener.
- (5 min) Say your whole talk out loud, or record it and listen once. With a partner? Take turns, then ask each other one question, like "What are you going to do next week?"
Model answer: "Let me tell you about my week. I usually get up at seven and go to work. In the evening I always study English for one hour, and on Saturdays I often play soccer with my son. Next week is special — I'm going to start a new job on Monday, and I'm going to meet my friends on Saturday. On Sunday I'm going to relax at home. My normal week is busy, and next week is going to be even better!"
✅ Project Completion Checklist
- ☐ I said 8 or more sentences about my week
- ☐ I described my typical week (present simple + a frequency adverb)
- ☐ I described my plans for next week (going to / present continuous)
- ☐ I used clear time words (usually, always, next week, tomorrow)
- ☐ I said it all out loud (recorded or to a partner)
🎯 Quick Quiz
Question 1: A friend says, "I have a headache." What is good advice?
Question 2: Which sentence talks about next week (a future plan)?
Tips & Common Mistakes
✅ Do's
- Use I have a… for common problems (a headache, a cold) and My … hurts for a body part.
- Give advice with should + plain verb (You should rest).
- Use time words (usually, every day, next week, tomorrow) so your listener knows the time frame.
- Listen and repeat out loud — copy the sound of the voice. Speaking grows with practice.
❌ Common Mistakes
⚠️ Watch Out
- "You should to rest." ❌ — No to after should. Say "You should rest." ✅
- "My legs hurts." ❌ — Two legs → hurt. Say "My legs hurt." ✅ (One leg → "My leg hurts.")
- "Next week I work…" ❌ — For a plan, use going to. Say "Next week I'm going to work…" ✅
- "He go to work every day." ❌ — After he/she/it, add -s. Say "He goes to work every day." ✅
📓 Learning Journal
Take five minutes after this lesson to write in your learning journal. After every lesson, write down:
- Key concepts you learned
- Things that clicked for you
- Questions or confusion points to revisit
- Ideas you want to try
- Your progress and feelings about learning English
✍️ This lesson's prompt: This is your last A1 journal entry — make it special! Look back at your very first lesson. Write about how much you can say now that you couldn't say before. What are you most proud of? What do you want to learn next in A2? Then write one sentence in the present and one in the future about your English journey. 🌟🎓
📝 Lesson Summary
🎓 Key Takeaways
- Body parts: head, stomach, arm, leg, back, throat, tooth (teeth), foot (feet).
- Health problems: I have a headache/a cold. My leg hurts. I feel sick.
- Advice: should + base verb (You should rest); shouldn't for advice not to.
- Two time frames: present simple (I usually work) and going to (I'm going to visit).
- Time words (usually, every day, next week, tomorrow) tell your listener which time you mean.
🎉 What You've Accomplished
Take a deep breath and look at what you did: you finished all 22 lessons of A1! 🎉🎉 You started with "hello" and your name. Now you can introduce yourself, talk about your family and home, describe your day and tell the time, order food, go shopping, talk about the weather, and make plans for the future. You can even visit a doctor and describe your whole week. That is a real, working foundation in English. This is a big, big achievement. Be truly proud of yourself today. 🌟
❓ Common Questions at This Stage
I still make mistakes. Am I really ready to move on?
Yes! Making mistakes is a normal, healthy part of learning — even advanced speakers make them. If you can talk about your life now, your habits, and your plans, and have simple everyday conversations, you have a strong A1 foundation. A2 will help you make fewer mistakes over time.
How can I keep practicing after A1?
Keep speaking out loud every day, even for five minutes. Describe your day, your week, and your plans. Watch simple videos, read easy texts, and use your journal. A little practice every day is better than a lot once a week. Keep going!
What is the difference between A1 and A2?
A1 gave you the foundation — the basic building blocks. A2 (Elementary) builds on top: more tenses and detail, longer conversations, and more natural, connected speech. You are ready for it. It's the perfect next step.
🔭 Looking Ahead
Your A1 journey is complete — but your English adventure continues! The next step is the A2 (Elementary) course. There you'll build on this foundation with brand-new tools: the past tense (talk about yesterday and last week), comparisons, the present perfect, and richer, longer conversations. You have a strong foundation now, so A2 will feel like a natural next chapter. When you're ready, follow the link below to see what's next. 🚀
✅ Before You Move On to A2
- Give your "My Week" talk out loud once more, from memory.
- Practice the doctor conversation with a friend — take both roles.
- Write your final A1 Learning Journal entry.
- Celebrate! You finished A1. Then start the A2 (Elementary) course. 🎉
🌟 Congratulations — You Finished A1!
You did it. All 22 lessons, from your first "hello" to talking about your present and your plans for the future. This is a real milestone, and you earned it with your own effort, lesson by lesson. Be proud, take a moment to celebrate, and know this: you can now communicate in English. When you're ready for the next adventure, the A2 (Elementary) course is waiting for you. Thank you for learning with us — see you in A2! 👋🎓