Inspiring Young Entrepreneurs - Teen Startups
ESL Lesson PlansInspiring Young Entrepreneurs - Teen Startups

Inspiring Young Entrepreneurs - Teen Startups

This ESL lesson plan focuses on discussing young entrepreneurs and the unique challenges and advantages they encounter in business. In this 60-minute group lesson for B2 learners, students will practice speaking skills by discussing well-known young business founders, evaluating real business cases, and debating which ventures offer the most potential. Through engaging dialogues, videos, and role-play, students will deepen their understanding of business vocabulary.

Skills

  • Can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
1

Work in small groups, then present your ideas to the rest of the group.

Lead-in Activities:
1
Do you know any young entrepreneurs?
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What do you think helps a young business person become successful?
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What are some obstacles they might have to overcome?
2

Match these halves to create complete sentences.

3

The following statements are advantages of starting a business at a young age. Is this True or False?

4

Watch the first video and answer the following questions.

5

Watch the second video and choose the best summary.

6

Read the text about Sarah and Emma's business ideas.

7

Discuss the following question in pairs.

8

Homework: Can you change their minds?

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