Visiting Canada
ESL Lesson PlansVisiting Canada

Visiting Canada

This lesson plan is designed for ESL teenaged students at the A2 level, with engaging group and station rotation activities. The lesson targets speaking and reading skills through tasks involving brochures, Canadian food, and travel journals. Each station practiced different language skills: reading, listening, vocabulary, and writing. Visit Canada with this engaging and interactive lesson.

Skills

  • Can understand the information given in illustrated brochures and maps.
  • Can converse in simple language with peers, colleagues or members of a host family, asking questions and understanding answers relating to most routine matters.
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Based on CEFR
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Station 1. Read this travel brochure that invites people to visit famous Canadian landmarks. Why should tourists join the tour in Canada?

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Canada is a beautiful country with amazing nature, exciting cities, and friendly people. Every part of Canada has something special for travelers. Here are some great reasons to visit Canada. Visit the famous Niagara Falls! It is one of the biggest waterfalls in the world. Feel the strong mist from the water and see rainbows in the air. It's an experience you will never forget! Canada is perfect for nature lovers. Explore Banff National Park with its mountains, blue lakes, and deep forests. Go for a walk, take photos, or relax in the beautiful scenery. Canada's national parks are full of exciting things to do outdoors. Canada has big, lively cities! In Toronto, visit the CN Tower to see the city and the lake from high up. Walk around and enjoy shopping, eating, and exploring the busy neighborhoods. Canadian cities are fun, with friendly people and lots of activities. Don't miss out on the chance to visit Canada. Whether you like nature, cities, or learning about new places, Canada has it all. Book your tour with us now and get ready for a trip full of beauty, culture, and fun. Canada is waiting for you. Are you ready?
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Station 1. Write down your answers to the questions below.

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Station 2. Watch a short clip (until 0:30) from the video about Niagara Falls and mark sentences as True or False.

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Station 2. Watch the clip again if necessary (until 0:30) and choose the correct option.

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Station 3. Can you match these adjectives to their definitions?

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Station 3. Read this short comment about Niagara Falls and complete it with the adjectives below.

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Station 4: Read these facts about Canadian landmarks.

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Station 4. Imagine you are on a trip in Canada.  Choose one of the ideas below and complete the writing task (5-6 sentences).

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