Housing, neighborhoods and directions or “getting around” are three related ESL teaching topics that are appropriate for elementary learners. Students are able to engage with topics like these that are familiar and part of their everyday lives.
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Housing, neighborhoods and directions lessons
ESL teaching exercises/worksheets for neighborhoods, homes and "where we live"
Other teaching ideas for communities, transportation, homes and "where we live"
Giving Directions: mapping lessons & other ideas for ESL teachers
7 Terrific Transportation, Traveling, Getting Around and Directions Language Exercises
Giving directions: imperatives & pics worksheet (PDF)
Describing How to Get to a City Location worksheet (PDF)
Giving directions pairwork exercise (PDF)
City map – for giving directions lesson (PDF)
Elementary mapping skills and directions activities (5 page PDF)
Giving directions communicative teaching idea
Giving and following direction: ESL lesson
Giving directions: Showing Places of Interest
