Online lesson plans and other resources for your class of adult ESL beginners
New video on the “Talking about life events” page
Watch this new video that teaches vocabulary for life events (e.g., to be born, marry, work, etc. ) through the example of one grandmother’s story. To see the full lesson plan, visit “Talking about life events.”
This lesson plan focuses on teaching your beginner ESL students strategies for making small talk about the weather in Canada. Activities include vocabulary building, listening and reading exercises, a short video, and role plays. Cultural discussions highlight differences in small talk expectations. The class encourages full sentence responses and reflection on personal experiences.
This lesson plan for your beginner ESL students teaches the basic vocabulary for making a doctor’s appointment, particularly over the phone. The lesson includes skill-building and practice activities, video and audio activities, as well as role plays and comprehension tasks.
This lesson plan teaches CLB Stage I students the names of the winter clothing needed to stay warm during a Canadian winter.
Activities include vocabulary-building tasks, interactive discussions, and assessments to enhance understanding of appropriate winter clothing. Students also discuss the safety aspects of keeping warm.
This lesson plan offers engaging activities for the first day of class, focusing on classroom rules, introductions, and cultural exchanges. The plan includes lesson objectives, warm-up exercises, and a range of needs assessments to tailor learning to students’ interests. Activities encourage interaction, sharing, and vocabulary development for beginner English language learners.
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