Summary
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers helps C1 students master communication during organizational change. This ESL class material includes vocabulary, grammar, and role-play activities to build professional English skills for the workplace.
This comprehensive C1 lesson plan guides students through the complexities of communicating change in a business setting. Activities include a warm-up discussion, vocabulary matching, and a listening gap-fill. Students analyze a case study about a flawed communication strategy, practice using the subjunctive mood for formal recommendations, and learn useful phrases. The lesson culminates in a dynamic role-play where students must manage a town hall meeting, applying all the skills they've learned to build trust and provide clarity.
Activities
- Begin by discussing personal experiences with workplace change, activating their existing knowledge and setting the context for the lesson.
- Complete a vocabulary matching exercise to learn key terms essential for discussing change management, such as 'stakeholder,' 'disseminate,' and 'ambiguity.'
- Engage in a short listening exercise where they fill gaps in a manager’s statement, honing their comprehension of spoken corporate communication.
- Analyze a reading passage about a company's transition to a four-day work week, identifying both effective and ineffective communication tactics.
- Conclude with a collaborative role-play, acting as a management team in a town hall meeting to apply the lesson's language and alleviate employee concerns.
Transcript
0:00Implementing change effectively requires constant, clear communication.0:04We've learned that transparency is key, especially when addressing potential concerns.0:09Regular updates, even small ones, can alleviate anxiety among staff.0:13It's crucial to explain the why behind the changes, not just the what.0:17Active listening channels help us gauge feedback and adapt our approach.0:22Ultimately, successful change hinges on building trust and minimizing ambiguity.
Vocabulary focus
This lesson focuses on professional vocabulary related to change management and corporate communication. Students will learn and practice terms like 'alleviate,' 'disseminate,' 'impetus,' 'stakeholder,' 'transparency,' 'gauge,' and 'resonate with' to discuss business strategy and employee relations with precision.
Grammar focus
The grammar point is the subjunctive mood, a key feature of formal English. Students will learn to use it for making recommendations and suggestions (e.g., "I suggest that he attend the meeting") and stating necessity ("It is vital that we be transparent"). This adds authority and formality to their professional communication.
