Week of Jan. 19/26

Understanding weather forecasts

As we move deeper into a Canadian winter, teach your class of ESL beginners teaches the basic vocabulary needed for understanding weather forecasts.

This lesson plan includes various activities focused on weather vocabulary and comprehension tasks. The lesson also includes reflection questions and emphasizes the significance of weather forecasts for safety in Canada.

Week of Jan. 12/26

Using an ATM

This lesson plan teaches your beginner ESL students the basic vocabulary required to use ATMs.

Students will also understand some of the steps involved in using these banking machines.

The plan includes interactive vocabulary-building activities, a short video, reflection questions, and assessment tasks to enhance speaking, listening, and reading skills, as well as cultural insights about Canada’s banking system.

Week of Dec. 29/26

Returning and exchanging clothes

Need to return or exchange a gift that doesn’t quite fit or is the wrong size? Teach your beginner ESL students the basic vocabulary related to returning or exchanging clothes in a clothing store.

This lesson plan includes vocabulary practice, video and open-ended role plays, and reflection questions.

Students explore the cultural norms of politeness in Canadian shopping contexts, while improving their comprehension and communication skills.

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