How To Choose The Perfect Career
Business English
Intermediate
This ESL business lesson plan for B1 / B2 ESL students will explore the complexities of career choices. Study the essential steps, from recognizing personal strengths to aligning aspirations, ensuring a strategic approach to selecting the right career path.
Pre-Lesson Work.
Instructions:
Download and send the pre-lesson work to your students for class preparation.
Jobs.
Activity Instructions
Can you identify the jobs shown in each picture?
Activity Aim
Introduce the topic through an engaging exercise.
Activity Time
5 minutes.
Lead-in Questions
Activity Instructions
Discuss the following lead-in questions as a class.
Activity Aim
Introduce the topic through engaging questions.
Activity Time
10 minutes.
Video.
Activity Instructions
Watch the video before or during the class.
Activity Aim
Explore tips on how to choose the right career path through an awesome video.
Activity Time
5 minutes.
True or False.
Activity Instructions
Decide if the following statements are true or false.
Activity Aim
Ensure students understand the ideas and concepts presented in the video.
Activity Time
5 minutes.
Vocabulary.
Activity Instructions
Match the definitions to the correct words.
Activity Aim
Ensure students understand the key words that are used in the video and will be used in the class.
Activity Time
5 minutes.
Video Quotes.
Activity Instructions
Complete the quotes by choosing the correct words.
Activity Aim
Improve reading and comprehension skills, and expand vocabulary.
Activity Time
5 minutes.
Discussion.
Activity Instructions
Discuss the following questions as a class.
Activity Aim
Learn through speaking and making errors. Have fun!
Activity Time
25 minutes.
Debate.
Activity Instructions
State if you agree or disagree with each statement, explaining why. Use the language from the pre-lesson work PDF.
Activity Aim
Improve speaking skills, critical thinking, and persuasive communication.
Activity Time
15 minutes.
Would you rather?
Activity Instructions
Decide on the preferred option, then provide a detailed explanation, weighing the pros and cons of both options.
Activity Aim
Improve language skills through engaging conversations and hypothetical thinking.
Activity Time
15 minutes.
Name Game.
Activity Instructions
How many things can you name related to the given topic in 30 seconds?
Activity Aim
End the class with a fun speaking game that is related to the topic of the lesson.
Activity Time
5 minutes.
Homework.
Instructions:
Download the homework PDF and send to the student.
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