Learn the basic vocabulary needed to talk with a landlord about renting an apartment
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Lesson plan overview
| Task | To learn some of the vocabulary needed to discuss renting an apartment. |
| CLB level | CLB Stage I (CLB 2-4) |
| Delivery method | Online |
| Class size | 10-15 students (vary the number of activities according to your class size) |
| Estimated time | 1.5-2 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. Practice formulating and responding to questions. 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 (e.g., standard greetings and farewells, ways to phrase questions) expected in Canadian exchanges. |
| Specific task learning objectives | Students learn basic words and phrases related to renting an apartment in Canada. Students watch, listen to, and practice a sample role play. Students discuss their own experiences renting apartments here and in their home countries. |
| ESL Directions original video (🎥) and audio (🔊) activities? | This lesson includes original 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 talk with a landlord about renting an apartment.
- What is an apartment?
- What is rent?
- What is a landlord?
- What is a tenant?
Skill-building activities
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- Vocabulary flashcards*
- Listen to today’s vocabulary again* 🔊 (Pay attention to how say each word or phrase and what they mean.)
- Renting an apartment* 🎥
Skill-using tasks
- Audio, role play, and comprehension questions* 🔊
- Who says what?* (Move the tiles under the correct speakers.)
- Fill in the blanks*
- Unjumble*
Assessment/review tasks
- Quiz*
- Speaking cards* (Ask students to explain the meaning of each word or phrase.)
- What sticks?* (Ask students to suggest two or three things they remember from the lesson.)
Reflection questions
- Do you live in an apartment or a house?
- Have you ever rented an apartment in Canada before?
- Is renting different here and in your home country?
- Have you ever had to pay a damage deposit?
- What makes a good apartment, in your opinion?
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