Learn some of the words and phrases related to banks
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Lesson plan overview
| Task | To learn basic vocabulary related to banking. |
| CLB level | CLB Stage I (CLB 1-3) |
| Delivery method | Online |
| Class size | 10-15 students (vary the number of activities according to your class size) |
| Estimated time | 1.5 hours (depending on class size) |
| CLB Skills and Competencies | Speaking: Interacting with others Sharing information Listening: Interacting with others Comprehending information Reading: Comprehending information |
| Language focus | Learn the vocabulary needed to understand this topic. Use the appropriate grammar structures and vocabulary to respond personally to the reflection questions. (Encourage students to respond in full sentences.) |
| Cultural focus | Students understand normal services offered by Canadian banks. |
| Specific task learning objectives | Students will learn and practice basic vocabulary related to banks. Students will read and understand a short passage using this vocabulary. |
| ESL Directions original video (🎥) and audio (🔊) activities? | This lesson includes original video (🎥) and audio (🔊) activities. |
| Resource attribution | ESL Directions original resources are marked below with an asterisk (*). Feel free to use these, but please give credit to ESL Directions. |
Lesson plan
Warm-up: Introducing the topic and defining our terms
- Today, we’re going to learn the some banking words and phrases.
- What is a bank?
- What are some words you would use in a bank?
Skill-building activities
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- At the bank vocabulary flashcards*
- Listen to the vocabulary again* 🔊 (Ask students to pay attention to the pronunciation and meaning of the words. You can also ask the students to share the meanings verbally.)
- Banking vocabulary video* 🎥
Skill-using tasks
- Audio, reading text, and comprehension questions* 🎥 (Ask students to listen to and then to read the text. Finally, ask them the comprehension questions.)
- Short reading passage using banking vocabulary* (Students listen to and read the passage and then explain what each sentence means.) 🔊
Assessment/review tasks
Reflection questions
- Have you ever been to a bank in Canada?
- Have you ever spoken with a bank teller? How did that go?
- Do you use the ATM at a bank or do you talk with a teller?
- How often do you use cash?
- Have you ever used an ATM to withdraw money?
- What is your favorite way to pay for things? Cash, credit card, or debit card?
- Do you ever use cheques?
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