Summary
This ESL lesson for B2 English students explores Business procurement. Using a real audio as the basis for discussion, students develop listening comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar skills across a 90-minute class.
The grammar focus is Modals of recommendation (should, need to, must). Key vocabulary includes overhaul (noun), bids (noun), criteria (noun) and more, all drawn directly from the source material. The practical English section gives students useful phrases for real-life situations: You are in a meeting with a potential new supplier. You need to ask questions and negotiate the terms of the agreement..
Activities
- A warm-up discussion to activate prior knowledge and get students thinking about the topic before listening.
- Comprehension exercises based on the audio to check understanding of the main ideas and key details.
- A grammar focus on Modals of recommendation (should, need to, must). In a business context, we use modal verbs to give advice, make recommendations, and state necessities. 'Should' is used for strong advice or recommendations; it suggests something is a good idea.
- Vocabulary expansion with advanced expressions related to Business procurement not found in the source material.
- Practical English phrases for You are in a meeting with a potential new supplier. You need to ask questions and negotiate the terms of the agreement., 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 procurement. Key terms include overhaul (noun), bids (noun), criteria (noun), due diligence (noun phrase), robust (adjective). Students practise using these terms in context through exercises drawn from the source material.
Grammar focus
This lesson focuses on Modals of recommendation (should, need to, must). In a business context, we use modal verbs to give advice, make recommendations, and state necessities. 'Should' is used for strong advice or recommendations; it suggests something is a good idea.
