The Public Library & Community Services I. Vocabulary: 1. Borrow / Check out: (v) To take a book or item home and return it later. 2. Return: (v) To give a borrowed item back to the library. 3. Renew: (v) To extend the time you can keep a borrowed item. 4. Hold / Reserve: (v) To ask the library to save a specific item for you when it becomes available. 5. Due date: (n) The exact date when a borrowed item must be returned. 6.Late fee / Fine: (n) Money you have to pay if yo

The Evolution of Communication I. Warm-Up & Brainstorming Activity 1: Group Discussion & Warm-Up Discuss the following questions: 1. How do you communicate with your friends and family today? 2. How did your grandparents communicate with each other when they were young? 3. What is one old form of communication you have never used? (e.g., telegram, pager, fax machine) II. Timeline Sorting (Warm-Up Game) Put the following communication methods in order from oldest (1) to new

Prepositions of Place & Giving Directions Prepositions of place help us describe where someone or something is located. When combined with movement and navigation, they become essential tools for giving and following directions. Part 1: Core Prepositions of Place The three most common prepositions of place are in, on, and at. They generally move from general spaces to specific points: In (Inside an enclosed space, container, or area) Examples: in the room, in a box, in the pa

The Past Continuous Tense (Practice) I. Unscramble the jumbled words to form correct past continuous sentences. 1. reading / she / book / a / was / at 5 PM. __________________________________________________________________________ 2. they / playing / not / were / football / yesterday. __________________________________________________________________________3. you / doing / were / what / night / last / ? ______________________________________________________________________

Healthy Communication Habits Listen to the following passage about Healthy communication Habits and answer the questions below I. Vocabulary: 1. Active listening (noun phrase): Paying full attention to the speaker to understand their message without preparing your reply while they talk. 2. Validation (noun): The act of acknowledging and recognizing someone's feelings as real, understandable, and worthy of consideration. 3. Defensiveness (noun): The act of protecting oneself a

The Past Continuous Tense The Past Continuous tense (also known as the Past Progressive) is used to talk about actions or situations that were in progress at a specific moment in the past. 1. How It's Formed To form the past continuous, you use the past tense of the verb to be (was / were) + the main verb with -ing. {Subject} + {was/were} + {verb-ing} Subject Alignment Subject Auxiliary Verb Example Verb Full Sentence I / He / She / It was working She was working at 8 PM. You

My Community & Neighbourhood A community is a group of people who live, work, or learn together in the same place. It can be your neighbourhood, your school, or your city. In a community, people help each other, share resources like parks and libraries, and feel like they belong. When neighbours care for each other, the community becomes a safe and friendly place for everyone. I. Read and practice the conversation with a partner. Aisha: Hi, Marco! Welcome to the neighbourhood

The Roots of Canadian Thanksgiving Listen to the following passage about Thanksgiving in Canada and answer the questions below I. Vocabulary: 1. Picture (v.) – To imagine or form a mental image of something. 2. Ceremonies (n., plural) – Formal religious or public events/rituals held to celebrate a special occasion. 3. Harvest (n.) – The process of gathering mature crops from the fields, or the crops themselves. 4. Game (n.) – Wild animals or birds hunted for sport or food. 5.

Managing Safe and Unsafe Topics in Small Talk Introduction In Canada and North America, people often make small talk to be friendly at work and in the community. Some small talk topics are safe, like the weather, hobbies, and weekend plans. Other topics are unsafe or personal, like money, age, politics, and religion. In this lesson, you will learn: How to know which topics are safe and unsafe. How to answer personal questions politely. Simple sentence patterns to change the s

Understanding Your Rights and Duties at Work Part 1: Reading Passage — Working in a Government Office Public Service Duties and Rights Working in a Canadian government office comes with clear professional responsibilities and legal rights to ensure a safe, fair workplace. Key Workplace Duties (Responsibilities) Protect Confidentiality: Handle sensitive citizen data securely and never share private details outside official channels. Maintain Punctuality: Arrive on time, comple

Reading and Analyzing Job Advertisements I. Read the following job postings and answer the questions: www.englishiseasierwithamal.com 1 I. Write T if the statement is true or F if it is false based on the job postings. Correct any false statements. _____ The Retail Sales Associate position at Northern Attire Co. offers full-time hours. _____ Apex Logistics allows their Customer Service Representative to work from home two days a week. _____ You need a post-secondary diploma i

Starting and Ending a Conversation Read and practise the following conversations. Notice how the speakers started and ended the conversation. Conversation 1: The Weather (At a Bus Stop) Setting: Two neighbours are waiting for the morning bus. Safe Topic: Weather & Seasonal Changes Openers: "Cold morning, isn't it?" Closers: "Here comes the bus. Have a good day at work!" Dialogue: Amina: Cold morning, isn't it? Mark: It sure is! I think it might snow later today. Amina: Oh no,

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Listening Practice) (Intermediate) Listen to the following passage about The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation" and choose the correct answer Vocabulary: 1. Reconciliation (noun) Definition: The process of restoring friendly relations and building mutual respect. Example: Reconciliation involves learning about different cultures in Canada. 2. Observe (verb) Definition: To acknowledge, celebrate, or mark a special day or t

Answering Common Interview Questions Why Prepare for an Interview? An interview is not just a test of your English—it is your opportunity to show an employer that you have the skills, attitude, and fit for their team. In Canada, employers ask specific types of questions to see how you react under pressure, how you handle workplace challenges, and whether you have researched their company. Preparing your answers in advance helps you speak smoothly, reduces nervousness, and ens

Safe and Unsafe Small Talk Topics Part 1: Reading In Canada, small talk is usually short, light, and friendly. However, you cannot talk about everything with a stranger or a coworker. Some topics are safe, but other topics are unsafe. Safe topics: are light and non-personal. They make people feel comfortable. Good examples of safe topics are the weather, hobbies, weekend plans, sports, or food. Unsafe topics: are too personal or private. They can make people feel uncomfortabl

Canadian Small Talk Part 1: Reading: Read the following passage and answer the questions: Many new immigrants come to Canada every year. They learn English, but some things are still difficult. One big culture challenge is small talk. Small talk is short, friendly conversation with people you do not know well. Canadians like to make small talk in many places. They speak to people at the bus stop, in the grocery store, at work, or in the elevator. Canadians often talk about si

Awesome Travel Experiences I. A Boat Trip to Blue Island Tour Guide: Good morning, everyone! Welcome to our boat trip to Blue Island. Before we start, please read the safety rules. After reading them, I'm ready to answer your questions if you have any. Tourist 1: Excuse me, do we need to wear life jackets? Tour Guide: Yes, absolutely. Everyone must put on a life jacket before the boat moves. Please keep it on during the trip. Tourist 2: Is it safe to swim near the island? T

Hotel English: Making Requests and Solving Problems Conversation 1: Requesting Service Guest: Hello, good morning! I am calling from room 402. Receptionist: Good morning! How can I assist you today? Guest: Could I please get some fresh bed sheets sent up to my room? Receptionist: Of course. Would you like housekeeping to change them for you, or should we just deliver the linens? Guest: If someone could change them, that would be wonderful. Also, could we get an extra supply o

Understanding UV Rays I. Read and Practise the following conversation: Setting: Maya and Liam are taking a break outside during an online class session. Maya: Hey Liam, pass me that sunscreen from your bag, please. The sun feels really hot today. Liam: Here you go! Make sure it says broad-spectrum on the label. My dermatologist told me that protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Maya: I’ve always wondered—what is the actual difference between UVA and UVB rays? Liam: Well, UV

Making a Hotel Reservation I. Vocabulary: 1. Reservation: An arrangement to hold a hotel room for a specific date ("I would like to make a reservation."). 2. Single bed: A bed made for one person. 3. Double bed: A bed large enough for two people. 4. Queen bed: A medium-large bed, bigger than a double bed but smaller than a king bed. 5. King bed: The largest standard hotel bed size. 6. Check-in: The process of arriving at the hotel and getting your room key ("Check-in ti