Summary
This ESL lesson for B2 English students explores Business English, HR. Using a real article 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 modal verbs for polite and diplomatic feedback. Key vocabulary includes constructive feedback (noun phrase), departing employee (noun phrase), candor (noun) and more, all drawn directly from the source material. The practical English section gives students useful phrases for real-life situations: You are participating in an exit interview. You need to give feedback politely and also respond professionally to questions..
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 article to check understanding of the main ideas and key details.
- A grammar focus on Using modal verbs for polite and diplomatic feedback. In professional settings, direct criticism can sound confrontational. We use modal verbs like 'could', 'might', and 'would' to soften our language and make feedback sound more like a suggestion than an accusation.
- Vocabulary expansion with advanced expressions related to Business English, HR not found in the source material.
- Practical English phrases for You are participating in an exit interview. You need to give feedback politely and also respond professionally to questions., 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 Business English, HR. Key terms include constructive feedback (noun phrase), departing employee (noun phrase), candor (noun), confidentiality (noun), employee turnover (noun phrase). Students practise using these terms in context through exercises drawn from the source material.
Grammar focus
This lesson focuses on Using modal verbs for polite and diplomatic feedback. In professional settings, direct criticism can sound confrontational. We use modal verbs like 'could', 'might', and 'would' to soften our language and make feedback sound more like a suggestion than an accusation.
