Summary
This ESL lesson for C1 English students explores Remote work conflict. 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 Modal Verbs for Speculation (might, may, could, must, can't). Key vocabulary includes clashing (verb), inevitable (adjective), nonverbal cues (noun phrase) 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 potential misunderstanding with a colleague over a project deliverable that was sent via email or Slack..
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 Modal Verbs for Speculation (might, may, could, must, can't). When we are uncertain about a situation, especially when interpreting someone's actions, we use modal verbs to express degrees of possibility or certainty. 'Must' expresses strong certainty (e.
- Vocabulary expansion with advanced expressions related to Remote work conflict not found in the source material.
- Practical English phrases for You need to address a potential misunderstanding with a colleague over a project deliverable that was sent via email or Slack., 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 C1-level words and phrases related to Remote work conflict. Key terms include clashing (verb), inevitable (adjective), nonverbal cues (noun phrase), ripe for (adjective phrase), mis-attribute (verb). Students practise using these terms in context through exercises drawn from the source material.
Grammar focus
This lesson focuses on Modal Verbs for Speculation (might, may, could, must, can't). When we are uncertain about a situation, especially when interpreting someone's actions, we use modal verbs to express degrees of possibility or certainty.
