Summary
This ESL lesson for B1 English students explores Diversity and inclusion. 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 Gender-Neutral Language: Job Titles and Singular 'They'. Key vocabulary includes inclusive language (noun phrase), crucial (adjective), belonging (noun) and more, all drawn directly from the source material. The practical English section gives students useful phrases for real-life situations: In meetings or discussions, it's important to make sure all voices are heard and to show support for colleagues' contributions..
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 Gender-Neutral Language: Job Titles and Singular 'They'. Inclusive language helps everyone feel included. One important part of this is using gender-neutral terms.
- Vocabulary expansion with advanced expressions related to Diversity and inclusion not found in the source material.
- Practical English phrases for In meetings or discussions, it's important to make sure all voices are heard and to show support for colleagues' contributions., 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 Diversity and inclusion. Key terms include inclusive language (noun phrase), crucial (adjective), belonging (noun), fostering (verb (gerund)), gendered terms (noun phrase). Students practise using these terms in context through exercises drawn from the source material.
Grammar focus
This lesson focuses on Gender-Neutral Language: Job Titles and Singular 'They'. Inclusive language helps everyone feel included. One important part of this is using gender-neutral terms.
