Small talk – ESL Directions

Week of July 7/25

This lesson plan teaches your beginner ESL students about small talk in Canada. Activities include vocabulary building, identifying suitable conversation topics, a short video, and practicing open-ended responses.

Cultural discussions highlight differences in small talk expectations. The class encourages full sentence responses and reflection on personal experiences.

Week of Jan. 27/25

This lesson plan focuses on teaching your beginner ESL students strategies for making small talk about the weather in Canada. Activities include vocabulary building, listening and reading exercises, a short video, and role plays. Cultural discussions highlight differences in small talk expectations. The class encourages full sentence responses and reflection on personal experiences.

What’s new: Week of August 5/24

Two new lesson plans (“Small talk topics” and “Making small talk about the weather”) help students improve their small talk skills. Lesson material includes opening and closing discussion questions, vocabulary practice exercises, audio activities, role plays, and an online board game.