Summary
This ESL lesson for B2 English students explores Business writing. 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 Formal Modal Verbs (will, should, must, shall). Key vocabulary includes meticulous (adjective), articulate (verb), value proposition (noun phrase) and more, all drawn directly from the source material. The practical English section gives students useful phrases for real-life situations: You are writing a business proposal and need to structure your ideas clearly and professionally..
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 Formal Modal Verbs (will, should, must, shall). In professional writing like proposals, modal verbs are used to convey different levels of formality, commitment, and obligation. 'Should' is used for strong recommendations or advice.
- Vocabulary expansion with advanced expressions related to Business writing not found in the source material.
- Practical English phrases for You are writing a business proposal and need to structure your ideas clearly and professionally., 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 B2-level words and phrases related to Business writing. Key terms include meticulous (adjective), articulate (verb), value proposition (noun phrase), tender document (noun phrase), evaluation criteria (noun phrase). Students practise using these terms in context through exercises drawn from the source material.
Grammar focus
This lesson focuses on Formal Modal Verbs (will, should, must, shall). In professional writing like proposals, modal verbs are used to convey different levels of formality, commitment, and obligation. 'Should' is used for strong recommendations or advice.
