📋 Summer Camp Curriculum

Canadian English Speaking
Summer Camp

20 lessons · 1 hour each · International classroom experience · English mindset upgrade

20
Total Lessons
4
Modules
60min
Per Lesson
Ages 9–12
Target Group
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Each 60-Minute Lesson

5 min
Warm-up
Daily greeting & topic intro
20 min
Action Part 1
Key vocab, sentences & teacher demo
15 min
Action Part 2
Pair work, group discussion & role play
15 + 5 min
Present & Wrap-up
Student presentations, peer feedback & recap
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Module 1 · Daily Speaking

Lesson 1

Getting to Know Each Other

Self-introductions, hobbies, and a Canadian-style Circle Time to meet classmates.

Lesson 2

My Canadian School Classroom

Canadian school daily schedule, polite classroom phrases, role-play: first day of school.

Lesson 3

Canadian School Life

School subjects, clubs, and activities in Canadian elementary schools.

Lesson 4

Daily Conversations & Small Talk

Weather, weekend plans, and the Canadian Morning Meeting format.

Lesson 5

Exploring the Local Community

Role-play shopping at a Canadian supermarket and ordering at Tim Hortons.

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Module 2 · Real Canadian Classroom

Lesson 6

Show and Tell

A classic Canadian activity: present an object and tell its story.

Lesson 7

How-to Speech

Learn to describe a process in English — e.g. how to make a sandwich or play a game.

Lesson 8

Group Project Part 1 — Poster Design

Simulate a Canadian classroom project: design the first half of an English poster.

Lesson 9

Group Project Part 2 — Finish the Poster

Complete the poster and prepare the presentation.

Lesson 10

Mini Presentation

Present the finished poster to the class — first public speaking experience!

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Module 3 · Canadian Culture

Lesson 11

Canadian Holidays & Traditions

Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving — what they mean and how Canadians celebrate.

Lesson 12

Canadian Animals

Moose, beaver, bear and other iconic Canadian wildlife.

Lesson 13

Canadian Food

Poutine, maple syrup, pizza — the foods Canadians love most.

Lesson 14

Sports in Canada

Hockey, skating, pickleball and Canadian sporting culture.

Lesson 15

Canadian Spirit & Culture

Kindness, politeness, and the welcoming national spirit of Canada.

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Module 4 · Public Speaking Basics

Lesson 16

How to Speak Clearly

Pronunciation, intonation, and linking sounds for natural English speech.

Lesson 17

Storytelling

How to tell an engaging story in English with a clear beginning, middle, and end.

Lesson 18

Expressing Opinions

Phrases and strategies for sharing views clearly and confidently in English.

Lesson 19

Presentation Skills

Eye contact, voice control, and body language — the three pillars of great presenting.

Lesson 20

Final Speech Showcase + Farewell

2–3 minute individual speech, graduation celebration, and farewell.

20
Total Lessons
4
Modules
60min
Per Lesson
Ages 13–16
Target Group
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Module 1 · Natural English Speaking

Lesson 1

Think in English

Break free from Chinese-translation thinking and learn to process ideas directly in English.

Lesson 2

Sound More Natural

Linking, stress, intonation — the techniques that make English sound fluent and native.

Lesson 3

Everyday Expressions

Authentic slang and everyday phrases that Canadian teenagers actually use.

Lesson 4

Small Talk Like Canadians

Master the art of small talk to blend in naturally with local social circles.

Lesson 5

Conversation Challenge

High-intensity impromptu speaking and real-time conversation drills.

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Module 2 · Canadian Classroom Experience

Lesson 6

Informal Class Debate

Debate hot topics — homework, school uniforms — to spark expressive confidence.

Lesson 7

Critical Thinking

Analyse complex problems from multiple angles and express views clearly in English.

Lesson 8

Group Discussion

Simulate a Canadian classroom discussion on climate change or AI in human life.

Lesson 9

Classroom Project — Build a City

Team collaboration to design and pitch a city project, Canadian classroom style.

Lesson 10

Being a High School Teacher

Role reversal: students become teachers, setting class rules, homework, and schedules.

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Module 3 · Canadian Culture & Student Life

Lesson 11

High School Life in Canada

Real school life: course selection, clubs, volunteer hours, and extracurriculars.

Lesson 12

Canadian High School Course Selection

Simulate meeting a Guidance Counsellor to plan your academic path: University vs. College.

Lesson 13

Canadian Social Culture

Politeness, personal space, and respecting different opinions — the Canadian way.

Lesson 14

Diversity in Canada

Canada's multicultural policy, inclusivity, and social integration in depth.

Lesson 15

Green Canada — Environmental Debate

Simulate a Toronto Town Hall: debate whether to ban plastic bags as mayor, activist, or business owner.

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Module 4 · Public Speaking & Leadership

Lesson 16

How Great Speakers Speak

Study the logic and classic structures used by world-class public speakers.

Lesson 17

Persuasive Speaking

Master Aristotle's three pillars: Logos (logic), Pathos (emotion), Ethos (credibility).

Lesson 18

Debate Rules & Etiquette

Learn the formal rules and on-stage etiquette of English debate — prep for the final round.

Lesson 19

Formal Debate

Team debate on a current hot topic — e.g. should social media be allowed in schools?

Lesson 20

Reflection, Evaluation & Closing

Detailed rubric feedback, discussion of next steps for English learning or study abroad planning.

Lesson topics may be adjusted to suit student needs and interests. Contact Charlie on WeChat to discuss the right program for your child.