Office Manners
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Office Manners

This ESL lesson plan focuses on essential workplace etiquette and communication skills. Students will engage in group discussions about appropriate office behavior, watch a humorous video on etiquette, and answer comprehension questions. The lesson plan also includes vocabulary matching and a class activity where learners create and share workplace do's and don'ts.

Skills

  • Can keep up with an animated conversation between speakers of the target language.
  • Can account for and sustain their opinions in discussion by providing relevant explanations, arguments, and comments.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
1

Discuss in pairs.

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What do you think are the key elements of maintaining a positive work environment?
2
How do you feel about expressing yourself through your clothing at work? What is comfortable for you to wear at work?
3
What do you talk about with your coworkers during lunch? Are there any topics you think are inappropriate for the workplace?
4
Have you ever had a coworker who annoyed you with their behavior?
2

Watch the video and answer the questions about it.

3

Answer the questions.

4

Glossary

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Class discussion:

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