Summary
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers is designed for B2 ESL classes. This practical class material helps students master the language of delegating tasks and organizing services using causative verbs and relevant business English vocabulary.
This comprehensive lesson helps students discuss and practice the language of delegation. Activities include a vocabulary matching exercise, a listening comprehension task about project management, and a detailed grammar focus on causative verbs (have, get, make, let). Students also complete a reading gap-fill about on-demand services and apply their knowledge in a final speaking activity with practical, real-world scenarios like moving house or planning a company event, reinforcing both grammar and vocabulary.
Activities
- Students start by matching key verbs like 'delegate', 'outsource', and 'commission' with their definitions to build a foundational vocabulary for discussing work and services. This prepares them for the following tasks.
- The lesson includes a listening exercise where students hear a project manager talk about delegation. They must fill in the gaps with the correct causative verb forms, improving their listening comprehension skills.
- A reading exercise based on an article about an on-demand service app challenges students to complete the text using the correct causative structures, contextualizing the grammar point in a modern, relevant topic.
- The final speaking task involves problem-solving scenarios, such as organizing a move or a company party. This encourages students to use the lesson's target language and phrases in a collaborative and practical way.
Vocabulary focus
This lesson focuses on verbs essential for discussing delegation and arranging services. Key terms include: to delegate, to outsource, to assign, to commission, to handle, to proofread, and to install. It also introduces useful phrases for giving instructions and arranging professional services like "get the air conditioning fixed" or "have you handle the research."
Grammar focus
The central grammar point is the use of causative structures. The lesson clearly explains the difference between active causatives (have someone do something, get someone to do something, make someone do something) and passive causatives (have/get something done). Students learn the nuances of each verb and practice through targeted exercises.
