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
Lesson activities (6 exercises)
Each exercise builds on the previous one. Work through them in order for the best learning experience.
- Warm-up — Discussion questions to activate what you already know about the topic.
- Watch — Watch the video and note the main arguments and examples.
- Comprehension — Answer questions to check your understanding of the main ideas and supporting details.
- Vocabulary — Learn key words and expressions from the video, with definitions and usage notes.
- True / False — Test your detailed understanding — decide if each statement matches the source.
- 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.
