This lesson plan for beginner ESL students focuses on basic grocery items and sections, such as the produce and meat sections. Students will categorize food items, learn to ask for help in locating items, and engage in video/audio activities, discussions, vocabulary practice, and review exercises to reinforce their understanding.
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What’s new: Week of Apr. 1/24
This new lesson plan on visiting the eye doctor includes opening and closing discussion questions, vocabulary flashcards, and a “listen and read” role play. Also included are comprehension questions and other vocabulary practice activities. You’ll also find a few helpful resources to external related sites.
What’s new: Week of Mar. 25/24
The updated “Create digital ESL resources for beginners” page includes some free digital-friendly websites I use to create lessons for my beginner ESL students (CLB 1-4). These sites include vocabulary flashcards and other vocabulary activities, video and audio resources, games, free image sites, annotated maps and virtual tours, and AI activity creators. These tools have been useful in my beginner ESL classes.
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