Learn more about Calgary. As a local, share what a newcomer should know about your city and its best spots to visit. Then, try the Ellii exercise together!
Using Ellii
We use a platform called Ellii for learning resources. You can get access to the following learning materials by joining our Ellii classroom. Its easy and free.
Join here, click “I’m new”, and enter our class code KWQ47N. The resource will then be available!
Ellii Student Login Page - (Formerly ESL Library)
Start here!
Let’s start with some simple questions to get the conversation going:
- 🇨🇦 Canadian asks: When did you arrive in Calgary? What time of year was it when you arrived?
- 🌍 Student asks: How long have you lived in Calgary? How does it compare to other cities in Canada?
- 🇨🇦 Canadian asks: So, Calgary winters… how do they compare to winters you had back home?
- 🌍 Student asks: What are some of your favourite things to do in Calgary? Anything you would recommend that I should try?
- 🇨🇦 Canadian asks: Have you tried any good restaurants in Calgary yet? Let me give you a recommendation, my favourite restaurant is (pick one!)
- 🌍 Student asks: Can you tell me more about Stampede? What do you normally do during Stampede?
- 🇨🇦 Canadian asks: How does Calgary compare to your home city? In what ways is it similar? In what ways is it different?
- 🌍 Student asks: Where should I go shopping in Calgary?
- 🇨🇦 Canadian asks: Do you know what a “Chinook” is?
- 🌍 Student asks: Is there a local phrase or slang term unique to Calgary that I should know about?
- 🇨🇦 Canadian asks: Have you had a chance to explore any nearby nature or parks outside of Calgary? If not, would you be interested in doing so?
Exercises: Fun and interactive lessons you can go through together!