TikTok in Business and Social Life
ESL Lesson PlansTikTok in Business and Social Life

TikTok in Business and Social Life

This ESL lesson plan examines TikTok’s role in business, social life, and global controversies, designed for adults and teens at a B2 level. With a 60-minute group session, it focuses on reading, listening, and speaking skills through discussions, text analysis, and comprehension exercises. Perfect for learners to engage critically with modern social media trends while expanding vocabulary and communication skills.

Skills

  • Can understand articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems.
  • Can understand most TV news and current affairs programmes.
  • Can give clear, detailed descriptions on a variety of subjects related to their field of interest.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
1

Discuss the following questions in pairs.

1
How would you describe TikTok in three words?
2
What do you think makes TikTok so popular?
3
Do you think TikTok is more for entertainment or business? Why?
4
How do you use TikTok in your daily life? What types of content do you enjoy watching?
5
Can TikTok be harmful, or does it have only positive effects on society and businesses?
2

Match these words to their definitions.

3

Read the text about TikTok.

4

Decide if the sentences about the text are True or False.

5

In small groups, brainstorm and list at least three points for each category below. Be ready to share your ideas with the class.

6

Watch the video and answer the questions.

7

Create a character description of a popular TikTok influencer.

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