ESL Directions

What’s new: Week of Sept. 23/24

This lesson plan teaches your beginning ESL students the basic vocabulary needed to follow a recipe. Your students will learn the difference between recipe ingredients and instructions (including some common cooking verbs such as chopping, pouring, stirring, etc.). The plan also offers a short video and various vocabulary practice exercises, including audio activities.

What’s new: Week of Sept. 16/24

Help your students navigate the language needed to understand and participate in a job interview. This video is part of the lesson plan, “Job interviews: Understanding and responding to interview questions.” The lesson plan also includes vocabulary practice, audiio, and set and open-ended role plays.

What’s new: Week of September 9/24

A back-to-school lesson plan focused on parent-teacher interviews will help your beginner ESL students navigate this important part of their children’s education. The lesson includes vocabulary practice, a video role play, and an open-ended dialogue. Great for parents and grandparents of school children.

What’s new: Week of September 2/24

Use this video as a way to introduce your students to each other. Students will understand and respond to basic introductory questions. For more ideas, go to the “First day of class: Setting the stage” lesson plan.

What’s new: Week of Aug. 26/24

Teach your beginner ESL students essential vocabulary for obtaining a library card and inquiring about library services, including ESL classes. The video is a part of the “Applying for a library card” lesson plan.