Summary
This ESL lesson plan is designed for B2-level English students to master the skills needed for running effective one-to-one meetings. This business English lesson uses an audio clip and practical exercises to teach vocabulary and grammar for professional development discussions, feedback sessions, and team management.
This lesson helps intermediate students improve their communication skills in a corporate environment. The activities cover a warm-up discussion on meeting purposes, a listening comprehension task, and a vocabulary matching exercise with terms like "collaborative," "agenda," and "aspirations."
Students will practice using modal verbs for advice and suggestions (should, must, could) and apply their knowledge in a reading and a final speaking activity. The material is designed to build confidence and provide practical language for improving team performance and employee engagement.
Activities
- A warm-up discussion where students talk about the purpose, frequency, and common challenges of one-to-one meetings in a professional setting.
- A listening comprehension exercise with a fill-in-the-gaps activity based on an audio about the importance of well-structured one-to-one meetings.
- A vocabulary matching task to learn key business terms such as "crucial," "aspirations," "well-executed," and "boost" to discuss meeting effectiveness.
- A grammar exercise focusing on modal verbs (should, must, could, might) for giving advice and making suggestions in a professional context.
- A speaking practice activity where students use the lesson's vocabulary and grammar to discuss strategies for making one-to-one meetings more productive and collaborative.
Vocabulary focus
The vocabulary section introduces essential business English terms for discussing meetings and professional development. Key vocabulary includes "crucial," "dedicated," "overlooked," "collaborative," and "aspirations." Students will learn to use this language to describe the components of a successful and productive meeting.
Grammar focus
This lesson concentrates on using modal verbs for giving advice and making suggestions. The grammar focus covers "should/shouldn't," "must/mustn't," and "can/could" to help students make recommendations and discuss obligations in a professional workplace context, such as planning or participating in a one-to-one meeting.
