Summary
This B2-level English lesson plan helps students master the use of reported speech in professional contexts. The material is designed to equip learners with the necessary language to accurately and effectively share meeting outcomes and client feedback. Through a series of engaging activities, including listening, vocabulary matching, and grammar drills, students will build confidence in their business communication skills. This lesson is ideal for professionals who need to report information clearly and precisely in the workplace.
The lesson starts with a warm-up discussion and moves into practical exercises that reinforce the key grammar of reported speech, such as tense backshift and the use of different reporting verbs. A reading comprehension task based on a business blog post provides contextual understanding, while a final speaking activity allows students to apply everything they've learned in realistic scenarios.
Activities
- A warm-up discussion about the importance of communicating meeting results and client feedback effectively.
- A listening comprehension exercise where students fill in the gaps in a paragraph that reports on a client meeting.
- A vocabulary matching task focusing on key business terms like "outcome," "prioritize," and "factor in."
- A detailed grammar explanation of reported speech, followed by a multiple-choice exercise to practice transforming direct speech into reported speech.
- A reading comprehension activity based on a short article about the importance of post-meeting follow-ups.
- A speaking practice session with role-play questions that encourage students to report information using the new vocabulary and grammar.
Vocabulary focus
The vocabulary section introduces key terms essential for discussing meetings and project management. Students will learn and practice words such as "outcome," "prioritize," "factor in," and "responsiveness." The lesson also emphasizes the use of various reporting verbs like mention, explain, ask, confirm, and request to add precision to their communication.
Grammar focus
This lesson provides a detailed review of reported speech. It covers the essential rules of tense backshift (e.g., Present Simple to Past Simple), pronoun changes, and shifts in time expressions. Students will practice applying these rules through structured exercises, enabling them to accurately report statements, questions, and commands from direct to indirect speech.
