ESL Directions videos – ESL Directions

Week of Feb. 2/26

This simplified version of information in Canada’s citizenship guide focuses on several of the first Europeans to explore Canada.

Week of Jan. 19/26

As we move deeper into a Canadian winter, teach your class of ESL beginners teaches the basic vocabulary needed for understanding weather forecasts.

This lesson plan includes various activities (including a short video) focused on weather vocabulary and comprehension tasks. The lesson also includes reflection questions and emphasizes the significance of weather forecasts for safety in Canada.

Week of Jan. 12/26

This lesson plan teaches your beginner ESL students the basic vocabulary required to use ATMs. Students will also understand some of the steps involved in using these banking machines. The plan includes interactive vocabulary-building activities, a short video, reflection questions, and assessment tasks to enhance speaking, listening, and reading skills, as well as cultural insights about Canada’s banking system.

Week of Jan. 5/26

Teach your beginner ESL students the basic vocabulary needed to buy bus tickets and passes. This lesson on buying bus tickets and passes includes vocabulary practice, video and other role plays, comprehension games and activities, and reflection questions.

Week of Dec. 22/25

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.