Who Wants A 4 Day Work Week
Business English
Intermediate
In this ESL business lesson plan, we explore the 4-day work week. Discuss its impact on productivity and work-life balance. Build language skills through engaging discussions on modern work schedules, fostering a deeper understanding of this evolving business trend.
Pre-Lesson Work.
Instructions:
Download and send the pre-lesson work to your students for class preparation.
Free time.
Activity Instructions
Discuss what people like to do in their free time by studying the images and answering the questions. Answers given are a guide.
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 lead-in questions.
Activity Time
10 minutes.
Video.
Activity Instructions
Watch the video before or during the class.
Activity Aim
Explore the concept of a four-day work week 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 used in the video and through out the lesson.
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.
Discussion.
Activity Instructions
Discuss the following questions as a class.
Activity Aim
Learn through speaking and making errors. Have fun!
Activity Time
20 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.
Case Studies.
Activity Instructions
Discuss what you would do in each of the case studies provided, explaining your reasoning.
Activity Aim
Allow students to explore 4-day weeks in more detail, and to bring all their learnings from the lesson together.
Activity Time
15 minutes.
Opposites.
Activity Instructions
Think of an antonym for each of the common business words, then practice using the words by answering the questions.
Activity Aim
End the class with a fun speaking activity, encourage students to use the information learned in the lesson.
Activity Time
15 minutes.
Homework.
Instructions:
Download the homework PDF and send to the student.
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