Summary
This ESL lesson for B2 English students explores Business English. Using a real video as the basis for discussion, students develop reading and listening comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar skills across a 90-minute class.
The grammar focus is Phrasal verbs for business communication. Key vocabulary includes on the horizon (idiom), kick off (phrasal verb), talk over someone (phrasal verb) and more, all drawn directly from the source material. The practical English section gives students useful phrases for real-life situations: You are leading a team meeting. You need to ensure everyone contributes, the discussion stays on track, and you finish on time..
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 video to check understanding of the main ideas and key details.
- A grammar focus on Phrasal verbs for business communication. A phrasal verb is a combination of a verb and a particle (a preposition or adverb) that creates a meaning different from the original verb. For example, 'kick' means to hit with your foot, but 'kick off' means to start.
- Vocabulary expansion with advanced expressions related to Business English not found in the source material.
- Practical English phrases for You are leading a team meeting. You need to ensure everyone contributes, the discussion stays on track, and you finish on time., 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. Key terms include on the horizon (idiom), kick off (phrasal verb), talk over someone (phrasal verb), jump in (phrasal verb), bear with me (idiom). Students practise using these terms in context through exercises drawn from the source material.
Grammar focus
This lesson focuses on Phrasal verbs for business communication. A phrasal verb is a combination of a verb and a particle (a preposition or adverb) that creates a meaning different from the original verb. For example, 'kick' means to hit with your foot, but 'kick off' means to start.
