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# Professional networking: discussing social media at work
- URL: https://www.lessonpills.com/linkedin-cringe-professional-networking-digital-age/
- Published: 2026-06-30T09:09:54.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-13T05:44:39.000Z
- Description: Professional networking — a B1 English lesson. Practise using gerunds and infinitives and expand vocabulary around social media at work.
- Author: Lessonpills
- Tags: B2, Business, Technology, Video, Premium

## Summary

This 90-minute ESL lesson for **B1** learners explores **Professional networking: discussing social media at work** through a real video. Across 9 interactive exercises, you'll develop listening comprehension, vocabulary, speaking skills — all built around authentic English content.

**What you'll practise:**

- **5 key vocabulary items** with definitions and usage notes
- Gap-fill and cloze exercises to test vocabulary in context
- Matching exercise to connect terms with their meanings

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Ready to practise? This interactive lesson includes vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension exercises — all based on real English content. 

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## Lesson activities (9 exercises)

Each exercise builds on the previous one. Work through them in order for the best learning experience.

1. **Warm-up** — Discussion questions to activate what you already know about the topic.
2. **Watch** — Watch the video and note the main arguments and examples.
3. **Comprehension** — Answer questions to check your understanding of the main ideas and supporting details.
4. **Vocabulary** — Learn key words and expressions from the video, with definitions and usage notes.
5. **True / False** — Test your detailed understanding — decide if each statement matches the source.
6. **Fill the gaps** — Complete sentences with the correct vocabulary. Drag and drop or type your answers.
7. **Multiple choice** — Choose the correct answer from four options — testing comprehension and language use.
8. **Matching** — Connect words, phrases, or concepts to their correct counterparts.
9. **Discussion** — Reflect on the topic and share your opinions using the language you've learned.

## Vocabulary

This lesson introduces **5 key terms** drawn directly from the video:

- **reach out to (someone)** — to contact someone, often for the first time, to ask for help or make a connection
- **personal branding** — the way you present yourself to the public to build a particular reputation for your career
- **get a foot in the door** — to get your first opportunity to work in a particular company or industry
- **build a professional network** — to create and grow a group of contacts who can help you in your career
- **skill set** — the range of skills and abilities a person has for a particular type of work

## Grammar

This lesson includes a grammar focus with clear explanations and practice exercises.

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Ready to practise? This interactive lesson includes vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension exercises — all based on real English content. 

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