Gender Equality in the Workplace
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Gender Equality in the Workplace

This ESL lesson plan on gender equality in the workplace is designed for B1/B2 level learners and focuses on developing vocabulary, reading, and discussion skills. The lesson includes reading activities, a glossary for key terms, gap-fill exercises, and group discussions to explore diverse opinions. Students practice expressing viewpoints, justifying ideas, and understanding factual texts in an engaging and structured format.

Skills

  • Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects related to their field of interest with a satisfactory level of comprehension.
  • Can give simple reasons to justify a viewpoint on a familiar topic.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
1

Read these opinions. Which one do you agree with the most and why? Use the glossary below to check unfamiliar words and phrases.

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A
Alice
I think gender equality in the workplace is so important. I mean, my sister worked hard to climb the ladder in her job, but she often felt overlooked just because she's a woman. It's frustrating to see her pass up for promotions simply because of her gender; it should be all about skill and dedication, not whether you're male or female.
B
Ben
Honestly, I don't see what all the fuss is about. My dad's always been the one bringing in the income and my mum stayed at home, and it worked for us. Some people say women should have more power in jobs, but I think some roles are just better suited for men. It doesn't bother me if things stay the way they are.
C
Clara
I find myself feeling a bit confused about this whole gender equality thing. Sometimes I see my friends getting paid less than the guys for doing the same work, and it doesn't seem right, but then again, I wonder if it's just how things are. I had a part-time job at a café where there were both guys and girls, and it often felt like everyone was treated equally, which made me question everything.
D
Dave
This topic really hits home for me. I've seen my partner struggle in her career just because she's a woman, and it breaks my heart. She puts in so much effort and often comes home feeling defeated because of the bias she faces. I wish everyone could see how capable she is and that it shouldn't matter if you're a man or a woman; we all deserve a fair chance.
Your answer:
2

Glossary

3

Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words and phrases below.

4

Read the text again and decide if the statements below are true or false.

5

Discuss these questions with your group.

6

Read the four opinions again. Has your opinion changed, or is it the same?

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