Summary
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers helps A1 students learn to present a company. This ESL class material focuses on foundational business vocabulary and the correct use of the articles 'a', 'an', and 'the' in a professional context.
This practical lesson guides beginner students through the basics of introducing a company. Activities start with a warm-up matching famous brands to their products, followed by a core vocabulary exercise. Students then complete a listening gap-fill, a grammar explanation with practice sentences, and a short reading task. The lesson culminates in a structured speaking activity where students present their own fictional company, solidifying their learning in a communicative way.
Activities
- Students begin with a warm-up, matching well-known companies like Toyota and IKEA to their products. This simple task activates their existing knowledge and introduces the lesson's business theme, sparking initial discussion.
- A listening exercise challenges learners to fill in the gaps in a short company presentation script with the articles 'a', 'an', or 'the'. This activity trains their ear for article usage in a natural, spoken business context.
- The lesson culminates in a guided speaking practice. Using a structured template and useful phrases, students work in pairs to prepare and deliver a short presentation about an imaginary company, applying all the vocabulary and grammar learned.
Vocabulary focus
The lesson introduces essential A1 business vocabulary. Students will learn and practice key terms for describing a company's function, including: company, service, product, customer, goal, and team. These words form the foundation for the reading and speaking activities.
Grammar focus
The main grammar point is the use of indefinite and definite articles. The lesson clearly explains when to use 'a' or 'an' for general, singular nouns and when to use 'the' for specific nouns that have been previously mentioned or are unique in the context.
