Work-life balance
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Work-life balance

This ESL lesson plan for group learners at the C1 level develops reading and speaking skills through thought-provoking discussions and exercises on work-life balance. Students explore vocabulary, match definitions, analyze dialogues, and practice gap-filling tasks. The lesson concludes with a partner discussion to apply strategies for achieving balance between work and personal life. Perfect for advanced learners aiming to enhance their conversational skills and critical thinking!

Skills

  • Can select an appropriate formulation from a broad range of language to express themselves clearly, without having to restrict what they want to say.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
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In pairs, discuss the following questions.

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What does work-life balance mean to you?
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In what ways can having a good work-life balance benefit you?
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What are some of the most common mistakes people make when trying to achieve a good work-life balance?
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What tips do you have for creating a healthy work-life balance?
2

Match the words with their definitions.

3

Read the dialogue. What is Mike struggling with? What tips does Emily give to Mike?

4

Mark the statements as true or false.

5

Fill in the gaps in these sentences.

6

Discuss with your partner. Use the words from the lesson.

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