Learn the basic vocabulary needed to order coffee and other items in a coffee shop
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| Task | To learn the basic vocabulary needed to complete an order in a coffee shop. |
| 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. To practice the “I would like …” construction. 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 standard questions and answers and politeness formulas expected when ordering in a Canadian coffee shop. Students discuss how coffee shops differ in Canada and in their home countries. |
| Specific task learning objectives | Students learn and practice the basic vocabulary needed to make a simple food order in a coffee shop. Students learn the standard questions and answers used in a coffee shop transaction. Students participate in an open-ended role play. |
| ESL Directions original video (🎥) and audio (🔊) activities? | This lesson includes video (🎥) and audio (🔊) activities. |
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Lesson plan
Warm-up: Introducing the topic and defining our terms
- Today, we’re going to learn how to order coffee and other items in a coffee shop.
- What is a coffee shop?
- What kind of food can you get a coffee shop?
- Can you name any coffee shops?
Skill-building activities
- Vocabulary flashcards*
- Let’s listen to the vocabulary again* 🔊 (Pay attention to how to say the words and what they mean.)
Skill-using tasks
- Practice answering standard coffee shop questions:
- Category sort*
Assessment/review tasks
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- Video role play* 🎥
- Audio, role play, and comprehension questions* 🔊
- Let’s order!* (Open-ended role play.)
- Vocabulary review: Quiz*
Reflection questions
- What are three words or phrases that you learned today?
- Have you been to a coffee shop in Canada? How did ordering go for you?
- Do you have a favourite coffee shop here? Why is this coffee shop your favourite?
- Are Canadian coffee shops different from coffee shops in your home country?
- What do you usually order in a coffee shop?
- Do you order to stay or to go in a coffee shop?
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