About the CLB

The Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) standard is a scale used in Canada to describe English language ability. In English as a Second Language (ESL) programs, the CLB guides instruction and measures progress in adult learners.

How Ellii aligns with the CLB

When it comes to classroom instruction and student assessment, our lessons, resources,
and assessment tools align with the four key CLB principles:

  • Learners at the center

    Students learn best when they’re interested in the topic. Engage students at all levels with our ready-made lessons on current events, noteworthy people, and everyday situations.
  • Organized by competency

    In our CLB Competencies collection, browse relevant materials that are grouped by the primary competencies used in the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB 1–12).
  • Tasks for authentic communication

    Our interactive digital tasks and activities reflect authentic, real-life scenarios, foster discussion, and give adult students the opportunity to practice all four language skills.
  • Made for the real world

    Many of our lessons are centered around realistic community, school, or work-based situations. Quickly find and assign materials for each type of setting.

CLB Competencies collection

Finding the right CLB-aligned content for your students has never been easier with our CLB Competencies collection!
Explore relevant materials that are grouped by the primary competencies used in the Canadian Language Benchmarks.
  • It seems that no matter the topic, Ellii has a lesson or materials on it! …It is amazing to be able to assign homework tasks that align with our topic and CLB level. Everyone in our [LINC] program is thankful for the huge selection of resources available!



    LINC Educator, Chilliwack, British Columbia
  • As a Canadian teacher, I really appreciate the large amount of Canadian content I can find for my students. …I have not found a resource that is more well-rounded than Ellii!



    Educator, Brandon, Manitoba
  • We absolutely love Ellii! It is our go-to supplemental resource for all of our LINC and Stage 1 & 2 classes.



    LINC Educator
  • The CLB-aligned lessons and assessments are super helpful and time-saving. …I must add that the customer service is top-notch!



  • This site has been so incredibly helpful, especially as a new teacher developing curriculum for the first time. It seems that no matter the topic, Ellii has a lesson or materials on it! It is also so great that the CLB levels are displayed.



    LINC Educator (British Columbia, Canada)
  • The website has been a life-saver these many years and especially when teaching multi-level classes. Thank you.



    Chemeketa Community College (Hayesville, Oregon)

Be confident knowing that all of our content is aligned with global teaching standards.

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Lead your English language learners to success

Help your English students move to the next level of their language learning journey with Ellii’s CLB-aligned lessons, resources, and assessment tools.
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