Summary
This ESL lesson for B2 English students explores Business English discourse markers. 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 Punctuating discourse markers. Key vocabulary includes Firstly (adverb), Furthermore (adverb), However (adverb) 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 team meeting. You need to add your ideas, agree or disagree politely, and manage the conversation flow..
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 Punctuating discourse markers. Discourse markers (also called transition words or linking words) help connect ideas and show the relationship between sentences. Correct punctuation is essential for clarity.
- Vocabulary expansion with advanced expressions related to Business English discourse markers not found in the source material.
- Practical English phrases for You are in a team meeting. You need to add your ideas, agree or disagree politely, and manage the conversation flow., 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 English discourse markers. Key terms include Firstly (adverb), Furthermore (adverb), However (adverb), For instance (phrase), Consequently (adverb). Students practise using these terms in context through exercises drawn from the source material.
Grammar focus
This lesson focuses on Punctuating discourse markers. Discourse markers (also called transition words or linking words) help connect ideas and show the relationship between sentences. Correct punctuation is essential for clarity.
