Learn the basic vocabulary needed to check in with a dental receptionist
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Lesson plan overview
| Task | To learn the basic vocabulary needed to check in at a dentist’s office. |
| 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 understand the questions and answers expected and politeness formulas used in checking in at a dentist’s office in Canada. |
| Specific task learning objectives | Students will learn and use basic vocabulary needed to check in with a receptionist for a dental appointment. Students will watch, understand, and practice a role play. |
| 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 some of the words you need to check in at a dentist’s office.
- What is a dental receptionist?
- What is an appointment?
- What does checking in for a dental appointment mean?
- What are some words you might say when you see a dental receptionist?
Skill-building activities
FEATURED CONTENT
- Vocabulary flashcards*
- Listen to the vocabulary again* 🔊 (Pay attention to how to say the words and what they mean.)
- Talking with the dental receptionist video* 🎥
Skill-using tasks
Assessment/review tasks
Reflection questions
- What are three words or phrases that you learned today?
- Who is the person who greets you when you arrive at the dentist’s office?
- Do you usually speak with this person when you visit a dental or medical office? Does someone else help you with speaking?
- How do you feel about going to the dentist for a check-up?
- What is the person who cleans your teeth called?
- Do you know what it means to pull up a dental chart?
- Do you have dental insurance? How do you get dental insurance in Canada?
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