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# Career paths: discussing non-linear development
- URL: https://www.lessonpills.com/modern-career-development-rock-wall-metaphor/
- Published: 2026-06-30T08:05:36.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-13T05:44:56.000Z
- Description: Career development — a B2 English lesson. Practise using gerunds and infinitives and expand vocabulary around professional growth and career strategy.
- Author: Lessonpills
- Tags: B2, Business, Work, Video, Premium

## Summary

This 60-minute ESL lesson for **B2** learners explores **Career paths: discussing non-linear development** through a real video. Across 6 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

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## Lesson activities (6 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. **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:

- **Climb the corporate ladder** — to advance in a company through a series of promotions to higher-level jobs.
- **A steep learning curve** — a situation where you have to learn a lot of new information or skills in a very short amount of time.
- **Branch out into (something)** — to start doing a new activity or move into a new area of work.
- **Be pigeonholed** — to be unfairly categorized as having only one specific skill or role, which limits your opportunities.
- **Gain traction** — to become more established, accepted, or successful.

## Grammar

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

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