This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers is perfect class material for B1 ESL students. It focuses on the business English vocabulary and grammar needed to discuss and organize company events, culminating in a practical speaking activity.
This complete B1 English lesson plan provides a structured journey into planning a company event. Students start with a warm-up discussion and a vocabulary matching task. They then complete a listening exercise about a company picnic and learn useful phrases for making arrangements. A grammar focus on future forms is followed by a short reading comprehension task. The lesson ends with a collaborative group project where students plan an event from scratch, putting all the new language into practice.
Activities
- Students activate their knowledge with a warm-up discussion before learning key event-planning vocabulary like 'venue' and 'budget'. They then listen to a manager describing a company picnic and fill in the gaps, reinforcing the new words.
- The lesson provides and practices useful phrases for suggesting ideas, discussing logistics, and asking for opinions. This is followed by a clear grammar explanation and practice exercise on using 'will', 'be going to', and the Present Continuous for plans.
- A reading comprehension task about a successful charity gala checks understanding. The lesson culminates in a fun group speaking activity where students get to plan their own company event, applying all the vocabulary, phrases, and grammar learned.
Vocabulary focus
The lesson introduces essential vocabulary for event management. Key terms include: venue, budget, catering, attendees, schedule, dietary restrictions, team-building, and raffle. These words equip students to discuss all the key components of planning a social or corporate function.
Grammar focus
The grammar section concentrates on using different future forms for planning. Students practice the distinction between using 'be going to' for plans and intentions, the Present Continuous for fixed arrangements, and 'will' for spontaneous decisions and offers made during a conversation.
