Summary
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers provides excellent class material for a B1 business English lesson. This ESL resource focuses on using the present perfect to talk about professional achievements, perfect for job interviews and CV writing.
This comprehensive lesson helps B1 students confidently discuss their professional achievements. Activities include a vocabulary exercise with power verbs for CVs, a clear grammar presentation on the present perfect, and a listening task about a manager's review. Students also practice through a reading text about a startup and a final job interview role-play, where they apply all the new language and grammar in a practical, communicative setting. It's a complete package for a business English class.
Activities
- Students begin by discussing their professional stories before learning key action verbs like 'streamline' and 'implement' to describe their accomplishments on a CV or in an interview. This builds a strong lexical foundation for the lesson.
- The lesson provides a clear explanation of the present perfect for talking about experience and achievements. Students then complete grammar exercises and a listening task where they hear a manager use the target language in a review.
- Learners consolidate their understanding with a reading exercise about a successful startup. The lesson culminates in a practical job interview role-play, allowing students to use the new vocabulary and grammar in a realistic speaking scenario.
Transcript
I've been with this company for over 10 years now. During that time, I've seen many changes and have contributed to several key projects. We've successfully expanded our market share by 15% and have also streamlined our operational processes. I've developed a new training program that has already benefited over 50 employees. This experience has been incredibly valuable, and I've learned so much about leadership and innovation. I feel I've truly made a difference here.
Vocabulary focus
This lesson focuses on strong, professional action verbs that are essential for CVs, cover letters, and job interviews. Students will learn and practice using vocabulary such as 'develop', 'streamline', 'increase', 'manage', 'launch', 'negotiate', 'secure', and 'implement' to describe their skills and achievements effectively.
Grammar focus
The primary grammar point is the present perfect tense (have/has + past participle) used to discuss life experiences and past actions with present relevance. The lesson clearly contrasts its use with the past simple, helping students understand when to use each tense correctly in a business context, especially for interviews and performance reviews.
