Online lesson plans and other resources for your class of adult ESL beginners
Need to return or exchange a gift that doesn’t quite fit or is the wrong size? Teach your beginner ESL students the basic vocabulary related to returning or exchanging clothes in a clothing store.
This lesson plan includes vocabulary practice, video and open-ended role plays, and reflection questions.
Students explore the cultural norms of politeness in Canadian shopping contexts, while improving their comprehension and communication skills.
This lesson plan will teach your beginner ESL students the vocabulary they need to buy clothes in a clothing store. The lesson includes warm-up questions, vocabulary practice, and skill-building activities such as video and open-ended role-plays. Students also reflect on their own in-person and online shopping experiences in Canada.
Teach your beginner ESL students about preparing for a traditional Canadian Christmas and encourage them to share their own cultural traditions.
The lesson includes interactive vocabulary activities, a short video, and reflection questions to enhance speaking, listening, and reading skills.
Teach your beginner ESL students about a traditional Canadian Christmas dinner and encourage discussions about their own cultural traditions. This lesson includes interactive vocabulary activities, a short video, and reflection questions to enhance your students’ speaking, listening, and reading skills.
Teach your beginner ESL students basic recipe vocabulary, using the example of Christmas shortbread.
This lesson plan offers warm-up activities (including a short video), and skill-building and assessment tasks.
Students will learn some cooking verbs and ingredients, follow recipe instructions, and learn about the mix of measurements used in Canada.
Finally, students will be able to share festive recipes from their own cultures.
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