ESL Directions

Week of June 2/25

Learning about ordinal numbers

This lesson plan teaches ordinal numbers to beginner ESL students. Activities include vocabulary practice, digital and spelled-out numbers, short video and audio activities, and some examples of when to use ordinal numbers. Students also discuss their feelings about math and how it is taught in their first country compared to here in Canada.

Week of May 26/25

Alberta garden flowers

This lesson plan for ESL beginners focuses on common flowers in Alberta gardens.

The lesson includes:

Activities for vocabulary development and practice (including learning singular and plural noun forms).
A short video.
Information about annuals and perennials.
Understanding bloom times.
Discussion and reflection questions.

Week of May 19/25

Renting an apartment

This lesson plan teaches essential vocabulary for communicating with landlords about renting apartments. The lesson includes activities for speaking, listening, and reading aimed at CLB Stage I learners. The session includes vocabulary-building activities, video, audio, and spoken role-playing, quizzes, and personal reflections on renting experiences.

Week of May 12/25

Why do we celebrate Victoria Day?

Most Canadians celebrate Queen Victoria’s birthday on May 24. This lesson plan focuses on Victoria Day as part of the history of the monarchy in Canada. We will also learn and sing Canada’s royal anthem, “God Save the King.” Activities include vocabulary learning, singing practice, and reflection on personal connections to national anthems.

Week of May 5/25

Seasons and months

This lesson plan teaches ESL students the names for seasons and months, with a focus on the seasons in Alberta. Activities include identifying and describing seasons and months, discussing appropriate clothing for each season, and comparing Alberta’s weather with their home countries.