How To Make Better Decisions
Business English
Advanced
In this ESL business lesson plan on how to make better decisions, we delve into all aspects of the topic. Explore strategies to navigate choices effectively, enhance critical thinking, and overcome decision paralysis, ultimately empowering students to make better business decisions.
Pre-Lesson Work.
Instructions:
Download and send the pre-lesson work to your students for class preparation.
Warm Up.
Activity Instructions
Decide what you would do in each situation, explaining why.
Activity Aim
Introduce the topic through an engaging exercise.
Activity Time
5 minutes.
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 strategies to navigate choices effectively, enhance critical thinking, and overcome decision paralysis.
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.
Discussion.
Activity Instructions
Discuss the following lead-in questions as a class.
Activity Aim
Introduce the topic through engaging lead-in questions.
Activity Time
30 minutes.
Expressions.
Activity Instructions
Match the definitions to the common expressions related to decision-making.
Activity Aim
Introduce and learn common expressions related to decision-making.
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
10 minutes.
Questions.
Activity Instructions
Practice using the expressions by answering the following questions.
Activity Aim
Ensure students understand how to use the expressions in a natural way.
Activity Time
10 minutes.
Make a decision.
Activity Instructions
Read each situation, then decide what you would do. Use the tips and language from the lesson when possible.
Activity Aim
Allow students to practice making decisions, and to bring all their learnings from the lesson together.
Activity Time
15 minutes.
Homework.
Instructions:
Download the homework PDF and send to the student.
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