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90 min
C1
Cross-Cultural Communication in Business

This ESL lesson plan on cross-cultural communication focuses on reading, speaking, and group discussion. Using a flipped model, students read an article on cultural differences in business and prepare to discuss real-world culture clash scenarios. The 90-minute lesson targets C1-level learners, helping them interpret cultural practices and improve communication strategies within global teams.

C1
How to Speak So That People Want to Listen

This ESL lesson plan focuses on listening and speaking skills for C1-level adults in a 90-minute individual session. Centered around the TED Talk "How to Speak So That People Want to Listen" by Julian Treasure, the lesson includes activities such as fill-in-the-blank conversations, true/false statements, and video-based comprehension questions. Students will also reflect on communication strategies and write a personal action plan for improving their speaking skills, aiming to enhance both content delivery and vocal techniques.

B2-C1
Business English Idioms for Corporate Talk

This ESL lesson plan helps group learners at B2-C1 levels improve their vocabulary and communication skills in business English. The lesson structure includes a brainstorming session, a listening activity, matching exercises, and discussion prompts. Learners will master idiomatic expressions commonly used in corporate settings and practice using them through group discussions and role-play. The focus is on speaking and applying business idioms in real-life scenarios.

B2-C1
Crowdfunding Concepts

This ESL lesson plan introduces teens and adults to crowdfunding through engaging activities that enhance vocabulary and reading skills. In this 90-minute flipped classroom session, B2-C1 students first watch a TEDx video to explore the concept, then work in class to discuss the benefits and challenges of crowdfunding.

B2-C1
Discussing Project Timelines

This ESL lesson plan on business negotiations helps students build skills in discussing project timelines within a group setting. Through engaging tasks, students practice speaking and useful phrases for B2-C1 levels, learning essential expressions to manage timelines, prioritize tasks, and address unforeseen circumstances in professional settings. The lesson emphasizes vocabulary and structured conversations, helping students gain confidence in project-based negotiations and communication.

B2
Business Negotiation Essentials

This ESL negotiation lesson plan guides learners through essential negotiation skills in a business context. Students will engage in role-playing activities to practice structuring arguments and using key phrases for effective communication. With exercises focused on business vocabulary, sequencing arguments, and persuasive techniques, this lesson helps students gain confidence in negotiation scenarios.

B2
Marketing Strategies: Identifying Target Audiences

This ESL lesson plan on identifying target audiences introduces students to key marketing strategies in a group format. Through reading and speaking tasks, students engage with concepts of segmentation, audience analysis, and the use of consumer data to enhance marketing success. Ideal for B2-level learners, this lesson strengthens business communication skills and prepares students to discuss real-world marketing strategies.

Free
C1-C2
Investor Meetings

This 90-minute ESL lesson plan for advanced Business English learners focuses on preparing and delivering a successful investor meeting pitch. Students will develop reading and speaking skills through group discussions, role-play, and comprehension exercises centered on key elements of investor meetings. The lesson includes analyzing financial projections, strategic planning, and creating a compelling business pitch for investors.