ESL Directions

What’s new: Week of Jan. 20/25

Making a doctor’s appointment

This lesson plan for your beginner ESL students teaches the basic vocabulary for making a doctor’s appointment, particularly over the phone.

The lesson includes skill-building and practice activities, video and audio activities, as well as role plays and comprehension tasks.

What’s new: Week of Jan. 13/25

Winter clothing

This lesson plan teaches CLB Stage I students the names of the winter clothing needed to stay warm during a Canadian winter.

Activities include vocabulary-building tasks (including a video), interactive discussions, and assessments to enhance understanding of appropriate winter clothing Students also discuss the safety aspects of keeping warm.

What’s new: Week of Jan. 6/25

First day of class

This lesson plan offers engaging activities for the first day of class, focusing on classroom rules, introductions, and cultural exchanges.

The plan includes lesson objectives, warm-up exercises, 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.

What’s new: Week of Dec. 31/24

Ordering pizza

This lesson plan teaches your beginner ESL students the basic vocabulary for completing an order for take-out or delivery using pizza as an example. Activities include warm-ups, vocabulary skill-using exercises, a short video, role plays, and reflection questions.

What’s new: Week of Dec. 23/24

Winter driving

This lesson plan for ESL beginners will teach basic vocabulary and safety tips about winter driving in Canada.

The lesson includes vocabulary skill-building, video and audio activities, and encourages reflection on personal experiences and safety preparations for winter driving.