Resources for the Classroom
for Instruction
This section includes resources (lesson plans, curriculum, readings, videos, podcasts, etc.) to use in class.
General and 4 Skills
Alberta Health Services. (n.d.). Newcomer nutrition education toolkit.
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/nutrition/Page16518.aspx
Algonquin College. (2009). LINC 1–4 classroom activities. (Access through Tutela)
BBC. (2021). Learning English. https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/
British Council. (n.d.). LearnEnglish teens. https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/
Calgary Public Library. (2021). Rosetta Stone library solution. https://calgarylibrary.ca/read-learn-and-explore/digital-library/rosetta-stone-library-solution/
Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks. (n.d.). Multilevel modules. PBLA Practice Guidelines. https://pblapg.language.ca/part-e-classroom-and-professional-learning/multilevel-modules-2/
EAP Foundation (n.d.). https://www.eapfoundation.com/
ISS of BC. (2021). Janis’s ESL. https://janis-esl.issbc.org/esl-links/
Liveworksheets. (n.d.). English as a second language (ESL) worksheets and online exercises. https://www.liveworksheets.com/worksheets/en/English_as_a_Second_Language_(ESL)
NorQuest College. (2016). In the community: An intermediate integrated skills textbook. https://globalaccess.bowvalleycollege.ca/our-resources/publications-resources/community-intermediate-integrated-skills-textbook
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. (2020). Real world assessment task bank modules. (Access through Tutela.ca — search for OCDSB)
Rural Routes. (2020). Multi-Level Handbook.
https://eslruralroutes.norquest.ca/getattachment/Resources/Content/Rural-Routes-Multi-Level-Handbook/Rural-Routes-Multi-Level-Handbook.pdf.aspx
The Immigrant Education Society (TIES). (2020). PBLA module bank for LINC online. https://www.immigrant-education.ca/resources/teaching-resources
Toronto Catholic School Board. (2010). LINC 5–7 classroom activities, volumes 1–2. https://settlementatwork.org/resources/linc-5-7-classroom-activities-volumes-1-2
Tutela. (2021). https://tutela.ca/PublicHomePage
Listening
Alberta Workforce Essential Skills (AWES). (2019). Newcomers and the workplace [Video playlist]. YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb5jNH9sU42GbTPTeCA4rvQrh-GWKhIyR
British Council. (n.d.). Listening. LearnEnglish Teens.
https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/listening
EAP Foundation (n.d.). Listening. https://www.eapfoundation.com/listening/
English Listening Lesson Library Online (ELLLO). (2016). https://elllo.org/
Historica Canada. (n.d.). Passages to Canada [Video].
https://vimeo.com/channels/507633/
Learning English with CBC. (2020). https://www.cbc.ca/learning-english
Live & Learn: An Online Community for New Manitobans. (2021). iEnglish – The world of English [Video]. https://livelearn.ca/learn/ienglish/
Nichols, S. (n.d.). My Canadian English with Shona Nichols. https://www.youtube.com/c/MyCanadianEnglishShonaNichols/featured
Randall’s ESL Cyber Listening Lab. (1998–2021). Boosting your English listening skills. https://www.esl-lab.com/
TEDEd. (n.d.) https://ed.ted.com/
TED. (n.d.). https://www.ted.com/talks
Reading
British Council. (n.d.). Reading. LearnEnglish Teens.
https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/reading
Clicklaw Wikibooks. (n.d.). Law-related lessons. https://wiki.clicklaw.bc.ca/index.php/Law-Related_Lessons
Community Adult Learning Program (CALP) Portal. (2018). English express. https://calp.ca/express/articles
EAP Foundation (n.d.). Reading. https://www.eapfoundation.com/reading/
Ereading Worksheets. (n.d.). https://www.ereadingworksheets.com/
National Geographic Learning. (n.d.). Interactive reading practice.
http://www.ngllife.com/student-zone/interactive-reading-practice
The Westcoast Reader. (n.d.). Best of the Reader. http://www.bestofthereader.ca/
University of Victoria ELC Study Zone. (2021). http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/
Speaking and Writing
EAP Foundation (n.d.). Speaking. https://www.eapfoundation.com/speaking/
EAP Foundation (n.d.). Writing. https://www.eapfoundation.com/writing/
ESL Discussions. (2008–2018). https://esldiscussions.com/
British Council. (n.d.). Writing. LearnEnglish Teens.
https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing
British Council. (n.d.). Speaking. LearnEnglish Teens.
https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/speaking
Nichols, S. (n.d.). Write 365: A daily Writing activity for English Language Learners. My Canadian English with Shona Nichols. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyyBPCsnrklumGnC074B3IjuYSibkMtlh
The Learning Network. (n.d.). https://www.nytimes.com/section/learning
Purdue Online Writing Lab. (1995–2020). Purdue University. https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/index.html
Grammar
BBC Learning English. (2021). https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/
British Council. (n.d.). Grammar. LearnEnglish Teens.
https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/
Easy English (n.d.). Grammar and English tenses [Video playlists]. YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTRHegh7UqWuKRymXoqzbzA/playlists
elfnet. (n.d.). Free English (ESL/EFL) learning resources. https://eflnet.com/
Engvid. (n.d.). Free English video lessons. https://www.engvid.com/
Grammar-Quizzes.com (2021). https://www.grammar-quizzes.com/
English Learner. (2021). Learn English online with English Learner.
https://www.englishlearner.com/
Simmons, R. L. (1997–2021). Grammar bytes. https://chompchomp.com/
Pronunciation & Vocabulary
EAP Foundation (n.d.). Vocabulary. https://www.eapfoundation.com/vocab/
ESL Flow. (2017). Pronunciation exercises and worksheets.
https://eslflow.com/pronunciationlessonplans.html
Flax Interactive Language Learning. (n.d.). Learning collocations. http://flax.nzdl.org/greenstone3/flax?a=fp&sa=collAbout&c=collocations
Games to Learn English. (n.d.) https://www.gamestolearnenglish.com/
LanguageGuide.org. (2021). English vocabulary. https://www.languageguide.org/english/vocabulary/
Learning Chocolate. (n.d.). https://www.learningchocolate.com/
Live & Learn: An Online Community for New Manitobans. (2021). Canadian Idioms. https://livelearn.ca/learn/canadian-idioms/
Rachel’s English. (2021). https://rachelsenglish.com/
Thomson, R. (2012–2021). English accent coach. https://www.englishaccentcoach.com/
Word Hippo. https://www.wordhippo.com/
YouGlish https://youglish.com/
See also voice recording tools such as VoiceThread, Vocaroo.com, Soundcloud, and Moodle Forum tools, and voice recognition tools such as https://dictation.io/
Intercultural Communication
Adichie, C. N. (2009). The danger of a single story [Video]. TED. https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story
ATESL. (2016). Enhancing intercultural communicative competence: A resource based on the ATESL Adult ESL Curriculum Framework. https://www.atesl.ca/resources/enhancing-intercultural-communicative-competence/
Bourrelle, J. S. (2015). How culture drives behaviours [Video]. YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-Yy6poJ2zs
Hofstede Insights. (n.d.). Compare countries. https://www.hofstede-insights.com/product/compare-countries/
NorQuest College. (2011). Online workplace integration language resources (OWLs). https://www.norquest.ca/about-us/centres-and-institutes/colbourne-institute-for-inclusive-leadership/completed-projects/online-workplace-integration-language-resources.aspx
NorQuest College. (2015). Critical incidents for intercultural communication in the workplace. https://www.norquest.ca/about-us/centres-and-institutes/colbourne-institute-for-inclusive-leadership/completed-projects/critical-incidents-for-intercultural-communication-in-the-workplace.aspx
NorQuest College. (n.d.). Pragmatic patterns for business: Resources for EAL instructors. https://www.norquest.ca/about-us/centres-and-institutes/colbourne-institute-for-inclusive-leadership/completed-projects/pragmatic-patterns-for-business-professional-language-competencies/eal-instructors.aspx
Safdar, S. (2012). Everything you’ve always wanted to know about culture. TEDx Talks [Video]. YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=9&v=FaOJ71czAGQ
Transinter. (2017, January 10). Cross cultural communication Pellegrino Riccardi TEDx Bergen [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yv62gqnkuso