Summary
This ESL lesson for B1 English students explores Careers and business. Using a real article as the basis for discussion, students develop reading and listening comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar skills across a 90-minute class.
The grammar focus is Connectors of Contrast (However, Whereas, On the one hand / On the other hand). Key vocabulary includes stability (noun), benefits (noun), risks (noun) and more, all drawn directly from the source material. The practical English section gives students useful phrases for real-life situations: You are in a meeting or a casual conversation, discussing the pros and cons of a new project or a career choice..
Activities
- A warm-up discussion to activate prior knowledge and get students thinking about the topic before watching or reading.
- Comprehension exercises based on the article to check understanding of the main ideas and key details.
- A grammar focus on Connectors of Contrast (However, Whereas, On the one hand / On the other hand). We use connectors of contrast to link two different or opposite ideas. 'However' is often used at the beginning of a sentence to introduce an idea that contrasts with the previous sentence.
- Vocabulary expansion with advanced expressions related to Careers and business not found in the source material.
- Practical English phrases for You are in a meeting or a casual conversation, discussing the pros and cons of a new project or a career choice., with exercises to practise using them naturally.
- A speaking task where students role-play a real-world scenario, applying vocabulary and phrases from the lesson.
Vocabulary focus
The vocabulary section introduces B1-level words and phrases related to Careers and business. Key terms include stability (noun), benefits (noun), risks (noun), independence (noun), entrepreneur (noun). Students practise using these terms in context through exercises drawn from the source material.
Grammar focus
This lesson focuses on Connectors of Contrast (However, Whereas, On the one hand / On the other hand). We use connectors of contrast to link two different or opposite ideas. 'However' is often used at the beginning of a sentence to introduce an idea that contrasts with the previous sentence.
