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First impressions matter

Business

With this intermediate lesson plan, students talk about first impressions, watch a video about the first day in a new job, and write a self-introduction. 

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Catching up made easy

Business

In this lesson about instant messaging, students watch a video, discuss the rules for instant messaging and write short messages to each other. 

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It’s so hot right now!

Business Technology

In this lesson students learn expressions to talk about trends and watch a video about one of new buzzwords, i.e. NFTs.

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The art of giving feedback

Business

In this lesson, students discover a formula to help them give great feedback and learn some useful phrases for giving and receiving feedback in English. They also watch a video about giving feedback and learn vocabulary related to it. 

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The right to rest and other employment laws

Business

In this lesson students learn vocabulary related to the topic of employment law, watch a video about a new law passed in Portugal and share their views on employment regulations around the world.

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I’m afraid that’s outside the scope of this meeting

Business

In this lesson, students reflect on ways to make a business meeting more productive and practise some useful phrases for business meetings. They also act out typical workplace situations.

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How to work with people who get under your skin

Business

This lesson plan is based on a video about how to deal with difficult relationships at work and includes two business English role plays.

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Inclusive language

Business Global Issues

We developed this worksheet to teach some inclusive language. In this one-page handout, students will learn what inclusive language is and discover some examples of both inclusive and exclusive language.

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Problem solving with 5 Whys

Business

In this worksheet students will learn a very popular problem solving technique called 5 Whys (5W) and practise asking questions.

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Business telephone etiquette

Business

This reading and speaking worksheet focuses on eight business telephone etiquette tips and is prepared for B1 students.

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Clever advertising – describing ads

Business Lifestyle

In this speaking worksheet students will discuss statements about advertising, learn some adjectives and focus on describing ads and social campaigns

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The history and future of online advertising

Business

Teach your students about the history of advertising on the Internet using our online advertising lesson plan and explore the future of online ads.

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Business communication idioms

Business

Thanks to this speaking worksheet, students will learn business communication idioms such as break the ice or take a back seat.

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Tell me about yourself – a job interview elevator pitch

Business

The worksheet focuses on a job interview elevator pitch, i.e. a short speech to answer the dreaded interview question: tell me something about yourself.

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The 6 most important negotiation skills

Business

In this reading and vocabulary worksheet, students will read some original blog article where an expert talks about negotiation skills and tips.

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How bosses demoralize their employees

Business

This Business English lesson will allow your students to learn and practise idioms on motivation used in business. They will also have plenty of opportunities to talk about how companies motivate and demotivate employees.

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Millennials in the workplace

Business

Watch what Simon Sinek has to say about millennials and use our ESL lesson plan to talk about millennials in the workplace.