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Description
Lesson Plan: Business English for ESL Students
Level: Upper-Intermediate to Advanced ESL Students
Duration: 60 minutes
Objective: By the end of the lesson, students will enhance their business vocabulary, improve their ability to conduct meetings, and develop effective email writing skills.
Materials: Whiteboard, markers, handouts with vocabulary, email templates, video/audio clips of business meetings (optional)
Lesson Breakdown
1. Warm-Up: Business Vocabulary Brainstorm (10 minutes)
Objective: Activate prior knowledge and introduce key vocabulary.
- Activity: Brainstorming Session
Write the word "Business" on the board and ask students to brainstorm related vocabulary (e.g., profit, revenue, negotiation, presentation).
Encourage them to categorize words (e.g., finance, marketing, operations).
Teacher's Role:
- Facilitate discussion and write responses on the board.
- Introduce any missing essential terms.
2. Vocabulary Focus: Business Terminology (15 minutes)
Objective: Familiarize students with key business terms and their usage.
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Activity: Vocabulary Handout
Provide a handout with a list of common business terms and phrases, along with definitions. Include:- Terms: ROI (Return on Investment), KPI (Key Performance Indicator), B2B (Business to Business), etc.
- Phrases: "To touch base," "Circle back," "Think outside the box."
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Exercise: In pairs, students choose five terms and create sentences or scenarios using them.
Teacher's Role:
- Monitor pairs, offering guidance and correcting misunderstandings.
- Review sentences as a class.
3. Business Meeting Role-Play (20 minutes)
Objective: Practice conducting and participating in meetings.
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Activity: Meeting Simulation
Divide students into small groups and assign each group a meeting scenario (e.g., budget discussion, project kick-off, quarterly review). Provide a brief agenda for each scenario.Each group will:
- Prepare an agenda and key points to discuss (5 minutes).
- Conduct a mock meeting, with one student acting as the facilitator (10 minutes).
Rotate roles to ensure everyone participates.
Teacher's Role:
- Provide feedback on language use, structure, and participation.
- Encourage the use of vocabulary from earlier in the lesson.
4. Writing Business Emails (10 minutes)
Objective: Learn the structure and tone of professional emails.
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Activity: Email Writing Exercise
Introduce the components of a business email (salutation, introduction, body, closing).
Provide a template and key phrases for different types of emails (e.g., requests, follow-ups, thank you).Exercise: Ask students to write a short email based on a scenario (e.g., requesting a meeting, following up on a project) using the provided template.
Teacher's Role:
- Walk around to offer assistance and ensure understanding.
- Collect emails for feedback.
5. Listening Activity: Business Meeting Video (10 minutes)
Objective: Improve listening comprehension in a business context.
- Activity: Video/Audio Clip
Play a short clip of a business meeting or presentation.
After watching, ask comprehension questions:- What was the main topic?
- Who were the key participants?
- What decisions were made?
Teacher's Role:
- Facilitate discussion and clarify any misunderstandings from the clip.
6. Wrap-Up & Feedback (5 minutes)
Objective: Reflect on the lesson and consolidate learning.
- Activity: Class Discussion
Ask students to share:- One new term they learned today.
- How they feel about their business communication skills.
- One area they would like to improve further.
Teacher's Role:
- Summarize key points from the lesson and encourage ongoing practice.
- Suggest additional resources for business English improvement (e.g., online courses, podcasts).
Homework:
Students can write a full business email based on a given scenario and submit it for feedback by the next class.
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