Summary
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers helps B1 students master virtual meetings. This practical ESL class material covers key vocabulary and grammar for setting up and managing video calls, perfect for any professional English lesson.
This comprehensive lesson plan provides a structured approach to mastering video calls. Students begin with a warm-up discussion, then move to a vocabulary matching game and a listening gap-fill exercise to build foundational knowledge.
The lesson includes a practical grammar section on adverbs of frequency, a reading exercise on hybrid work, and culminates in a communicative role-play where students practice troubleshooting technical issues during a call. It's a complete package for modern business English.
Activities
- Vocabulary and listening practice: Students start by matching key terms like 'lag' and 'bandwidth' to their definitions. They then apply this knowledge in a listening exercise, filling in the gaps in a short audio script about preparing for a meeting.
- Grammar and guided practice: A clear explanation of adverbs of frequency is provided, followed by an exercise where students describe their own video call habits. This helps them internalize the grammar point in a personalized and relevant context.
- Reading and role-play: Learners read a short text about hybrid meetings and review useful phrases for managing calls. The lesson concludes with a practical role-play, where they simulate starting a meeting and solving a technical problem together.
Transcript
0:00 Video conferencing has become essential for us.0:04 I always make sure my microphone is muted when I'm not speaking.0:09 It's important to test your internet connection beforehand.0:14 I usually send out invites well in advance.0:17 Sometimes I have to help participants share their screens.0:22 We often use the same platform for all our calls.0:26 It saves time and prevents technical issues.
Vocabulary focus
The lesson focuses on essential terminology for video conferencing. Key terms include 'mute/unmute', 'share screen', 'lag', 'bandwidth', 'host', and 'participants'. It also introduces useful phrases for starting a call, managing participants, and troubleshooting common problems like an unstable connection or echo, ensuring students can communicate effectively.
Grammar focus
The grammar point is adverbs of frequency (always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never). The lesson explains their meaning and, crucially, their correct placement in a sentence—before the main verb but after the verb 'to be'. Students then practice by creating personalized sentences about their own online meeting routines, making the grammar practical and memorable.
