Singing with cassettes is less inhibiting for many, including some tutors. Chants are particularly useful for pronunciation and stress practice. Carolyn Graham has written several books of ESL chants for both children and adults, and they come with cassettes and exercises. It is also possible to write your own with the student's help. Discussions and Comparisons permit learners to share a wealth of interesting material about their homeland.
Older students can make charts to compare aspects of their own culture with Canada.