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Lesson Plan 12

Series: Language for Work: CLB and Essential Skills Lesson Plans for ESL Instructors

Authors: Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB)

This lesson plan, part of the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Essential Skills series, helps learners who may have to fill out accident reports. Vocabulary in the plan includes many words that specifically apply to injuries and to equipment found in the workplace.

The lesson plan is rated at CLB level 4 and is estimated to require 3 hours of instruction time. It focuses on the essential skills of document use and writing.

Added: 2009-10-20

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• Le rapport d'accident

Lesson Plan 10

Series: Language for Work: CLB and Essential Skills Lesson Plans for ESL Instructors

Authors: Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB)

This lesson plan, part of the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Essential Skills series, is aimed at learners who are reluctant to ask others to slow down or repeat what they have said. The goal is to help learners find ways to interrupt politely when they need clarification. As well, the lesson reassures learners that asking for clarification doesn’t mean losing face in the workplace.

The lesson plan is rated at CLB level 3-4 and is estimated to require 2 hours. It focuses on the essential skills of oral communication and working with others.

Added: 2009-10-14

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• Demander une clarification : comprendre le message

Lesson Plan 23

Series: Language for Work: CLB and Essential Skills Lesson Plans for ESL Instructors

Authors: Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB)

This lesson plan, prepared by ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers, is geared to learners looking for work or planning for employment. The objective of the lesson is to explore decision making, including brainstorming, prioritizing, weighing pros and cons and considering alternative options. Learners will discuss why certain factors about a job are more important than others and how these factors will impact their decision making when they are looking for work.

The two Essential Skills required are Thinking Skills (Decision Making), and Oral Communication.

Added: 2009-11-04

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• Choisir un emploi

Lesson Plan 16

Series: Language for Work: CLB and Essential Skills Lesson Plans for ESL Instructors

Authors: Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB)

In the workplace, learners will meet a variety of communication styles. They may need to understand how language can mean different things to different people. They need to know how to communicate directly and to clarify expectations.

This lesson plan is the first of two lessons on clear workplace communication. Prepared by ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers, it is geared to a workplace preparation class.

The two Essential Skills required are: Oral Communication, and Writing.

Added: 2009-10-28

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• Communiquer clairement en milieu de travail (A)

Lesson Plan 17

Series: Language for Work: CLB and Essential Skills Lesson Plans for ESL Instructors

Authors: Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB)

In the workplace, learners will meet a variety of communication styles. They may need to understand how language can mean different things to different people. They need to know how to communicate directly and to clarify expectations.

This lesson plan is the second of two lessons on clear workplace communication. Prepared by ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers, it is geared to learners who want to learn to negotiate in order to get what they need.

The two Essential Skills required are: Oral Communication, and Writing.

Added: 2009-10-28

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• Communiquer clairement en milieu de travail (B) : négocier au travail

Lesson Plan 5

Series: Language for Work: CLB and Essential Skills Lesson Plans for ESL Instructors

Authors: Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB)

This lesson plan, part of the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Essential Skills series, is aimed at learners who aren’t familiar with checklists used in the workplace or who need some exposure to workplace responsibilities. The lesson plan is at CLB level 2-3 and the estimated time required for it is 1.5 to 2 hours.

Vocabulary in the lesson is related to the work of line cooks.

The lesson focuses on the essential skills of document use and reading.

Added: 2009-10-07

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• Terminer la journée de travail : liste de contrôle des obligations

Lesson Plan 14

Series: Language for Work: CLB and Essential Skills Lesson Plans for ESL Instructors

Authors: Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB)

This lesson plan, part of the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Essential Skills series, introduces learners to the Government of Canada’s Job Futures website. The lesson also helps learners draw information from pie charts, tables, and bar graphs.

In addition to a variety of exercises, the lesson plan includes a link to the Job Futures website.

The lesson is rated at CLB level 4-5 and focuses on the essential skills of reading text, document use, numeracy and computer use. It requires about 1.5 hours to make an initial exploration of the site and to become familiar with its terms.

Added: 2009-10-20

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• Trouver de l'information au sujet de professions sur le site Internet d'Emploi-Avenir

Lesson Plan 7

Series: Language for Work: CLB and Essential Skills Lesson Plans for ESL Instructors

Authors: Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB)

This lesson plan, part of the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Essential Skills series, is aimed at learners who are preparing to undergo a medical examination, either in the workplace or elsewhere, and at learners who are apprehensive about filling out medical forms and consent forms.

Activities focus on how medical exams are conducted in Canada and how to fill out a workplace medical-history form.

The lesson plan is rated at CLB level 2-4 and is estimated to require 1.5 hours. It focuses on the essential skills of document use and oral communication.

Added: 2009-10-14

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• Passer un examen médical : remplir les formulaires et répondre aux questions concernant la santé personnelle

Lesson Plan 1

Series: Language for Work: CLB and Essential Skills Lesson Plans for ESL Instructors

Authors: Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB)

This lesson plan, part of the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Essential Skills series, focuses on the skills employees need to clearly and efficiently explain that a problem is preventing them from doing their work. The lesson plan is at CLB Level 1-2 and focuses on the essential skills of speaking and listening.

The lesson, which is estimated to require 1.5 hours, discusses ways to politely ask for help and introduces words related to common problems at work.

The lesson plan includes a list of materials and equipment needed, including an overhead projector and transparencies. Audio dialogue for the lesson is available in mp3 files embedded in the document. There are also suggestions for additional learning activities and evaluation.

Added: 2009-10-07

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• Identifier et rapporter un problème

Lesson Plan 3

Series: Language for Work: CLB and Essential Skills Lesson Plans for ESL Instructors

Authors: Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB)

This lesson plan, part of the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Essential Skills series, is aimed at learners who plan to seek employment after developing their language skills. It helps potential employees ask and respond to who-what-when-where-why questions and read short texts to extract key information. The lesson plan is at CLB Level 2-3 and focuses on the essential skills of oral communication and reading text.

The estimated time required for the lesson is two hours. Vocabulary for the lesson focuses on words often used in job ads, like wages, duties and salary. Audio dialogue for the lesson is available in mp3 files embedded in the document.

The lesson plan includes a discussion of anti-discrimination laws that govern the workplace.

Added: 2009-10-07

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See also:

• Chercher du travail