Attitudes Towards Work in Different Cultures
ESL Lesson PlansAttitudes Towards Work in Different Cultures

Attitudes Towards Work in Different Cultures

This ESL lesson plan focuses on listening and speaking skills in a group setting, helping students explore attitudes towards work in different cultures. Through engaging warm-up exercises, a listening activity with a comprehension check, and vocabulary practice, students will develop essential communication skills. The lesson concludes with a group speaking exercise that encourages discussion about global work practices, making it ideal for upper-intermediate learners looking to enhance their language and cultural awareness.

Skills

  • Can follow the essentials of lectures, talks and reports and other forms of academic/professional presentation which are propositionally and linguistically complex.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
1

Warm-up: Work in different countries

Try to guess which countries the sentences below refer to. Which of the statements are true for your country?
The United States
South Korea
Sweden
India
France
Germany
Japan
1
In
, employees often work long hours, valuing company loyalty highly.
2
In
, a strong work-life balance offers generous parental leave policies.
3
In
, the 35-hour workweek promotes a focus on leisure and relaxation.
4
In
, punctuality at work reflects respect and professionalism.
5
In
, collectivism often shapes teamwork and group decision-making processes.
6
tends to value individual achievement and career advancement.
7
has a high rate of work-related stress among employees.
2

The 'laziest' nations

3

Listening comprehension check

4

Vocabulary check: Words from the video

5

Take turns to pick a question for discussion (in any order).

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