Learn the vocabulary needed to open a bank account
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Lesson plan overview
| Task | To learn the basic vocabulary needed to open a bank account. |
| 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 Getting things done Sharing information Listening: Interacting with others Comprehending instructions Getting things done 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 learn about the banking system in Canada and the functions of chequing and savings accounts. |
| Specific task learning objectives | Students will learn basic banking vocabulary. Students will practice a role play for opening a bank account and will then participate in an open-ended role play. |
| ESL Directions original video (🎥) and audio (🔊) activities? | This lesson plan includes 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 talk about how to open a bank account.
- What is a bank?
- What is a bank account?
- What are two kinds of bank accounts you can open at a bank?
Skill-building activities
FEATURED CONTENT
- 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.)
- Opening a bank account* 🎥
Skill-using tasks
Assessment/review tasks
- Open-ended role play*
- Open the box*
- Speaking cards* (Ask students to define each term.)
Reflection questions
- Do you have a bank account?
- Can you name some Canadian banks?
- Did you speak with someone at the bank when you opened a bank account? How did that go?
- Do you do your banking online or in person at the bank?
- Do you ever write cheques?
- How often do you check your bank account balance?
- What is the role of a bank teller?
- What does it mean to deposit money in a bank account?
- What does it mean to withdraw money from a bank account?
- Is a chequing or savings account the best way to earn interest?
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