Summary
This ESL lesson for B2 English students explores Professional communication. Using a real audio as the basis for discussion, students develop listening comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar skills across a 90-minute class.
The grammar focus is Using gerunds (-ing) and infinitives (to + verb). Key vocabulary includes dread (verb), escalating (verb (gerund)), boundaries (noun (plural)) and more, all drawn directly from the source material. The practical English section gives students useful phrases for real-life situations: You need to address a colleague's unprofessional behavior (e.g., interrupting, negativity, missing deadlines) in a calm and constructive way..
Activities
- A warm-up discussion to activate prior knowledge and get students thinking about the topic before listening.
- Comprehension exercises based on the audio to check understanding of the main ideas and key details.
- A grammar focus on Using gerunds (-ing) and infinitives (to + verb). In English, some verbs are followed by a gerund, while others are followed by an infinitive. Knowing these patterns is essential for fluent communication, especially when discussing actions, feelings, and intentions in a professional context.
- Vocabulary expansion with advanced expressions related to Professional communication not found in the source material.
- Practical English phrases for You need to address a colleague's unprofessional behavior (e.g., interrupting, negativity, missing deadlines) in a calm and constructive way., 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 Professional communication. Key terms include dread (verb), escalating (verb (gerund)), boundaries (noun (plural)), constructive feedback (noun phrase), objectively (adverb). Students practise using these terms in context through exercises drawn from the source material.
Grammar focus
This lesson focuses on Using gerunds (-ing) and infinitives (to + verb). In English, some verbs are followed by a gerund, while others are followed by an infinitive. Knowing these patterns is essential for fluent communication, especially when discussing actions, feelings, and intentions in a professional context.
