ESL Directions

What’s new: Week of Oct. 28/24

This lesson plan for beginner ESL students focuses on basic grocery items and sections, such as the produce and meat sections. Students will categorize food items, learn to ask for help in locating items, and engage in video/audio activities, discussions, vocabulary practice, and review exercises to reinforce their understanding.

What’s new: Week of Oct. 21/24

Help your beginner ESL students learn the basic vocabulary and phrases needed to make a simple order in a coffee shop. This lesson plan moves your students through the standard questions and answers in this kind of exchange.

The lesson plan includes opening and closing discussion questions, vocabulary practice, a short video, and an open-ended role play to improve your students’ practical communication skills.

What’s new: Week of Oct. 14/24

Watch this short video on opening a bank account with your class of ESL beginners. This video is part of the full “Opening a bank account” lesson plan.

What’s new: Week of Oct. 7/24

This updated page on Canadian weather offers online lesson plans and other resources for ESL beginners. The lesson plans build your students’ understanding of weather forecasts and extreme winter weather through discussion questions, vocabulary practice, comprehension activities, and review exercises.

What’s new: Week of Sept. 30/24

This lesson plan will help your beginner ESL students engage in a standard conversation at the grocery checkout. The lesson plan includes vocabulary practice, comprehension questions, role plays, and video activities.