Newcomer

Basic Needs & Daily Essentials

How to ask for and find the basic things you need every day in Canada. Vocabulary for hunger, thirst, illness, and tiredness; the layout and signage of Canadian grocery stores; how to find a specific item; how to visit a food bank with dignity; and the difference between 'I want' and 'I need' when speaking to landlords, settlement workers, and service providers.

14 lessons · 3 open to everyone · About 5 hours · Level: CLB 1–2 · By Newcomer

Lessons

  1. How Do You Feel? — Open to everyone
  2. I Am / I Need — Open to everyone
  3. Things You Need — Open to everyone
  4. At the Grocery Store — Free account
  5. Grocery Store Dialogue — Free account
  6. Store Aisle Signs — Free account
  7. Food Flashcards — Free account
  8. Listening for Directions — Free account
  9. Common Stores — Free account
  10. I Want vs. I Need — Free account
  11. At the Food Bank — Free account
  12. Everyday Items — Free account
  13. Basic Needs Quiz — Free account
  14. Speaking Practice: Daily Needs and Shopping — Free account