Learn the vocabulary needed to buy bus tickets or passes
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Lesson plan overview
| Task | To learn the basic vocabulary needed to pay for public transit passes or tickets. |
| 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 politeness formulas expected in Canadian commercial interactions. |
| Specific task learning objectives | Students learn basic vocabulary needed to buy transit tickets or passes in person or online. Students understand and practice a role play. |
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Lesson plan
Warm-up: Introducing the topic and defining our terms
- Today, we’re going to learn some of the words you need to buy bus tickets or a bus pass.
- What is public transit?
- What is a bus?
- What is a subway or LRT (or Light Rail Transit)?
- What is a bus ticket?
- What is a bus pass?
Skill-building activities
- Vocabulary flashcards*
- Let’s listen to the vocabulary again* (Pay attention to how to say the words and phrases and what they mean.)
Skill-using tasks
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Assessment/review tasks
- Match the audio and words* 🔊
- Spin the wheel* (Ask students to explain what they see.)
Reflection questions
- Who here takes public transit?
- Do you know where you can buy bus tickets or passes?
- Do you have questions about taking the bus or subway/LRT?
- Many towns now allow you to buy tickets and passes online. How does this system work in your town?
- What is public transit like in your home country?
- What is easiest for you about buying things in stores? What is hardest?
- In which shops do you speak English? Where do you speak your first language?
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