Category: Medical
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Journal of a Plague Year
The Great Plague of London (1665/6) was perhaps the most important medical emergency in English history. Daniel Defoe wrote A Journal of a Plague Year many years later. It begins with the unnamed narrator reporting alarming news from Europe.
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Quiz: Early History of Surgery
Early Surgery Quiz – short listening comprehension activity for English language learners at intermediate & above. Aimed at non specialists.
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The Strange Death of President Garfield
When US President Garfield is shot in 1881 he receives the best medical treatment available. It probably killed him. Listening with worksheet. English language level B1-2
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A Brief History of Early Surgery
Early surgery- short listening comprehension activity for English language learners at intermediate & above. Aimed at non specialists.
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About Surgery – A Short Guide
About surgery – short listening comprehension activity for English language learners at intermediate & above. Aimed at non specialists.
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Spanish Flu (B2)
Classic ‘very autobiographical’ story about love & loss during Spanish flu epidemic. Adapted opening with worksheet.
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Surgery: 2. Early History
About surgery – short listening comprehension activity for English language learners.