ESL Directions

Week of May 19/25

This lesson plan teaches essential vocabulary for communicating with landlords about renting apartments. The lesson includes activities for speaking, listening, and reading aimed at CLB Stage I learners. The session includes vocabulary-building activities, video, audio, and spoken role-playing, quizzes, and personal reflections on renting experiences.

Week of May 12/25

Most Canadians celebrate Queen Victoria’s birthday on May 24. This lesson plan focuses on Victoria Day as part of the history of the monarchy in Canada. We will also learn and sing Canada’s royal anthem, “God Save the King.” Activities include vocabulary learning, singing practice, and reflection on personal connections to national anthems.

Week of May 5/25

This lesson plan teaches ESL students the names for seasons and months, with a focus on the seasons in Alberta. Activities include identifying and describing seasons and months, discussing appropriate clothing for each season, and comparing Alberta’s weather with their home countries.

Week of Apr. 28/25

Check out this new online lesson plan for beginning ESL students on how to tell time in English. The lesson links telling time to students’ ordinary daily routines. Resources include video and audio activities, vocabulary practice, quizzes, and reflection questions.

Week of Apr. 21/25

This lesson plan will teach your beginner ESL students how to ask basic questions at a garden centre.

The lesson includes warm-up activities, skill-building and skill-using tasks (including video and written role plays), with a cultural focus on politeness in Canadian exchanges. Students also reflect on their own gardening experiences.