ESL Directions

What’s new: Week of Jan. 20/25

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.

What’s new: Week of Jan. 13/25

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.

What’s new: Week of Jan. 6/25

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.

What’s new: Week of Dec. 31/24

This lesson plan teaches your beginner ESL students the basic vocabulary for completing an order for take-out or delivery pizza. Activities include warm-ups, skill-using exercises, role plays, and reflection questions.

What’s new: Week of Dec. 23/24

Winter driving

This lesson plan for ESL beginners teaches basic vocabulary and safety tips for driving during Canadian winters. The lesson includes both vocabulary skill-building and skill-using exercises (including video and audio activities). The lesson also encourages students to discuss their own winter driving experiences and safety tips.