Teaching Resources
A teaching tip to include CNC material to teach low level LINC Classes
A Video Resource for Employment Related Language Programs
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Critical Pedagogy in ESL Classrooms
Educational Resources: Citizenship Challenge
English Language TV Series
This new series is a 120-episode, half-hour TV series that will be shown for the first time in this province. The series has been reviewed by and will be incorporated into the LINC program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. This is a great resource for newcomers to Saskatchewan who want to improve their English language skills – and will be of interest to learners at many levels. The episodes are segmented and cover many social, cultural and business topics and language skills.
Let's Talk English is a variety-style program with 6-7 features per episode designed to help viewers learning English improve their communication skills — speaking, listening, reading, vocabulary, grammar and cultural knowledge.
The series differentiates itself from traditional classroom resources by approaching lessons in a contemporary manner similar to the online videos and internet learning communities.
And Let's Talk English is more than just vocabulary. The show helps newcomers integrate into the community by developing soft skills — raising cultural awareness in North American behavior and customs.
WEDNESDAYS AT 2:00 pm and 2:30pm REPEATS FRIDAYS AT 1:00pm and 1:30pm – Channel info is below.
PROVIDER | LOCATION | CHANNEL # |
ACCESS COMMUNICATIONS | REGINA / YORKTON / NORTH BATTLEFORD / WEYBURN | 12 |
SHAW CABLE | SASKATOON | 7/213 |
SHAW CABLE | MOOSE JAW / SWIFT CURRENT | 13 |
SHAW CABLE | PRINCE ALBERT | 9 |
SASKTEL MAX | PROVINCIAL | 19/319 |
BELL TV (SATELLITE) | NATIONAL | 266 |
SHAW DIRECT (SATELLITE) | NATIONAL | 352/024 |
Location not listed? contact your cable provider for channel number |
Instructional Resources for Teaching Refugees (with limited formal schooling)
Jigsaw Instruction Videos
The first one is 3 minutes and best for teachers who really are not familiar with how a jigsaw lesson works:
The second one is 9 minutes and best for teachers who want to learn how use a jigsaw most effectively or how to make their own:
Lesson Plans
New TESL Program at the University of Manitoba
Some exciting aspects of the new program include the following:
- It is comprised of 100 hours of course content ranging from Fundamentals of Teaching English as a Second Languageto Teaching in Practice: Reading and Vocabulary to Resources Development and Integration, and 20 hours of a practicum for a total of 120 contact hours.
- It is accredited by TESL Canada for Professional Standard One.
- It is offered fully online, with the exception of the practicum which is offered face-to-face.
- It can be completed in a minimum of two terms or up to a maximum of five years.
For more information on the program and courses, please visit their website.
Refugee Rights Day: Lesson Activities
SARN (Saskatchewan Action Research Network)
Teacher's Corner
TED & USask Talk by Dr. Hyunjung Shin
Dr. Hyunjung Shin, professor at University of Saskatchewan gives a talk on diversity. Dr. Shin was a session presenter at TESL Sask / SK TEAL Conference in Saskatoon in April, 2019.