How To Start Your Own Business
Business English
Intermediate
In this ESL business lesson plan, students will explore 'How to Start Your Own Business.' Covering essential vocabulary, practical tips, and interactive activities, learners will gain insights into entrepreneurial concepts and language skills.
Pre-Lesson Work.
Instructions:
Download and send the pre-lesson work to your students for class preparation.
Entrepreneurs.
Activity Instructions
Can you name the entrepreneurs and the businesses they founded?
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 ten tips for starting your own business through an awesome 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.
True or False.
Activity Instructions
Decide if the following statements based on the video are true or false.
Activity Aim
Ensure students understand the ideas and concepts presented in the video.
Activity Time
10 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.
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
10 minutes.
Would you invest?
Activity Instructions
Evaluate each business idea, discussing the pros and cons of each one before saying if you would invest in them or not.
Activity Aim
Enable students to consolidate their learning from the lesson by providing opportunities for real-life practice.
Activity Time
10 minutes.
Logo Quiz.
Activity Instructions
Can you identify the company by the logo?
Activity Aim
End the class with a fun activity.
Activity Time
5 minutes.
Homework.
Instructions:
Download the homework PDF and send to the student.
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