A back-to-school lesson plan focused on parent-teacher interviews will help your beginner ESL students navigate this important part of their children’s education. The lesson includes vocabulary practice, a video role play, and an open-ended dialogue. Great for parents and grandparents of school children.
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What’s new: Week of September 2/24
Use this video as a way to introduce your students to each other. Students will understand and respond to basic introductory questions. For more ideas, go to the “First day of class: Setting the stage” lesson plan.
What’s new: Week of Aug. 26/24
Teach your beginner ESL students essential vocabulary for obtaining a library card and inquiring about library services, including ESL classes. The video is a part of the “Applying for a library card” lesson plan.
What’s new: Week of August 12/24
The “Your first class: Setting the stage” lesson plan offers activities to help you and your students get to know each other and for your students to understand different ways to learn English. The lesson plan also includes a needs assessment to determine your students’ focus for the term.
What’s new: Week of July 29/24
These two new ESL lesson plans focus on Canadian provinces and capital cities. These resources aim to familiarize beginner ESL students with the names, locations, and pronunciation of the provinces and territories, along with their respective capital cities. Lessons include video and audio activities.
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