Increase fluency with CLB-aligned materials Do you teach English in Canada? Discover how our CLB-aligned materials can boost your students’ skills and increase their fluency. 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. I. Interacting with Others II. Comprehending / Giving Instructions II. Reproducing Information VI. Getting Things Done VI. Sharing Information VI. Comprehending Information 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! 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! We absolutely love Ellii! It is our go-to supplemental resource for all of our LINC and Stage 1 & 2 classes. 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. The website has been a life-saver these many years and especially when teaching multi-level classes. Thank you. Be confident knowing that all of our content is aligned with global teaching standards. CASAS CLB CEFR WIDA Related resources Suggested Lessons & Sections for CLB 5+ Read more → Examining Your Teacher Toolbox Read more → 10 Tips from TESL Ontario's 50th English Language Teaching Conference Read more → 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.
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!
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!
We absolutely love Ellii! It is our go-to supplemental resource for all of our LINC and Stage 1 & 2 classes.
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.
The website has been a life-saver these many years and especially when teaching multi-level classes. Thank you.