For this 30 minute chat, you’ll start with a few questions about getting around the city in Canada. Then, try out one Ellii exercise together.
Using Ellii
We use a platform called Ellii for learning resources. You can get access to the following learning materials by easily joining our Ellii classroom. You’ll only need our class code, which is KWQ47N.
Join here, click “I’m new”, and enter our class code KWQ47N. The links below will work for you!
Ellii Student Login Page - (Formerly ESL Library)
Start here!
Let’s start with some simple questions to get the conversation going:
- 🇨🇦 Canadian asks: How do you like your new city in Canada? Is it similar or different from your city in your home country?
- 🌍 Student asks: Did you grow up in Canada, or did you move here from another country?
- 🇨🇦 Canadian asks: How do you find your way around the city? Do you feel you know your city well? Do you use maps on your phone or ask people for directions?
- 🌍 Student asks: How do you usually get to work or school? Do you drive, take public transport, or walk?
- 🇨🇦 Canadian asks: Can you tell me how to get to a grocery store from your home? What landmarks do you look for?
- 🌍 Student asks: What are your favorite spots in the city, like parks, cafes, or stores? Any recommendations?
- 🇨🇦 Canadian asks: Have you had any funny or confusing experiences while trying to find a place in the city?
- 🌍 Student asks: How do you feel about the cost of living in the city? Any tips for budgeting or finding deals?
- 🇨🇦 Canadian asks: Have you found any communities or groups in the city that share your interests or hobbies?
- 🌍 Student asks: Do you think your city/neighbourhood is a great place to live? What makes it so?
- 🇨🇦 Canadian asks: How important is it for you to connect with people from your home country? Have you been able to do that here?
Exercises: Fun, interactive lessons you can go through together!
We’ve also broken these down by Easy, Medium, and Hard exercises.