Teach your beginner ESL students basic words and phrases needed for asking for help in a grocery store. The lesson starts by identifying some grocery items and where they belong in the grocery store. The lesson then offers practice activities, including a short video and role plays, to help students ask a grocery clerk for help finding these items.
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Week of Nov. 10/25
Watch this short video role play about winter weather. This video is part of a complete lesson plan on the ESL Directions website.
Week of Nov. 3/25
Why do we celebrate Remembrance Day? This lesson plan focuses on Canada’s role in World War I and the reasons we celebrate Remembrance Day. The lesson includes warm-up activities, vocabulary exercises, reading passages, and reflection questions aimed at fostering understanding of Canadian history.
Week of Oct. 27/25
Teach your beginner ESL students basic vocabulary for family members’ names. This lesson plan includes vocabulary skill-building and skill-using activities, a short video, review exercises, and reflection questions. You will also enhance your students’ speaking and comprehension skills by fostering personal sharing about their families.
Week of Oct. 20/25
Teach your beginner ESL students about Halloween. This lesson plan includes vocabulary flashcards and practice, a short video, storytelling, quizzes, and reflection questions.
The lesson will enhance your students’ understanding of Halloween and encourage discussions on similar celebrations in their home countries.
ESL Directions 