Summary
This ESL lesson for B2 English students explores Workplace communication. 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 Using imperatives for advice and instructions. Key vocabulary includes pay rise (noun), suitable (adjective), workload (noun) and more, all drawn directly from the source material. The practical English section gives students useful phrases for real-life situations: You are in a meeting with your manager to discuss your salary. You need to present your achievements and justify your request for a raise politely and professionally..
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 Using imperatives for advice and instructions. The imperative form uses the base verb without a subject (like 'you' or 'I'). We use it to give direct orders, instructions, or strong advice.
- Vocabulary expansion with advanced expressions related to Workplace communication not found in the source material.
- Practical English phrases for You are in a meeting with your manager to discuss your salary. You need to present your achievements and justify your request for a raise politely and professionally., 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 Workplace communication. Key terms include pay rise (noun), suitable (adjective), workload (noun), valuable asset (noun phrase), retain your composure (verb phrase). Students practise using these terms in context through exercises drawn from the source material.
Grammar focus
This lesson focuses on Using imperatives for advice and instructions. The imperative form uses the base verb without a subject (like 'you' or 'I'). We use it to give direct orders, instructions, or strong advice.
