Online lesson plans and other resources for your class of adult ESL beginners
This lesson plan offers engaging activities for your first day of class, focusing on classroom rules, introductions, and cultural exchanges.
The plan includes lesson objectives, warm-up exercises, two short videos, and a range of needs assessments to tailor learning to students’ interests. Activities encourage interaction, sharing, and vocabulary development for beginner English language learners.
This lesson plan will teach your students about common illnesses and their treatments.
Aimed at CLB Stage I learners, this online lesson plan includes vocabulary acquisition, a short video, skill-building activities, and cultural insights regarding the Canadian healthcare system. Students engage in discussions and share home remedies.
Check out the new “Building sentences” section that will help your students move from understanding vocabulary to creating short sentences.
Teach your beginner ESL students strategies for making small talk about the weather in Canada.
This lesson plan’s activities include vocabulary building, listening and reading exercises, a short video, and role plays.
Students will also reflect on cultural differences in small talk topics and expectations.
This lesson plan focuses on the vocabulary for common summer attractions available in most towns. The lesson includes skill-building activities such as discussions about local parks, shopping malls, and festivals. A short video is included. Students will also engage in reflection questions to enhance their understanding of the topic.
This lesson plan focuses on Canada’s role in World War II. The lesson includes warm-up activities, vocabulary exercises, reading passages, a short video, and reflection questions to increase your students’ understanding of Canadian history.
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