Topic: Functional Language
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Time for a performance review!
BusinessWith this lesson, students learn functional vocabulary to talk about performance reviews (e.g. overlook, reassess). They discuss hypothetical situations and engage in a role-play. They also share opinions, watch a video, and discuss performance management tools.
Standard Lesson 60 min
I was wondering if… (making requests)
Business GeneralWith this lesson, students talk about ways to make requests. They watch a funny ad and discuss requests at work. Students also practise phrases to make requests and do a role play activity.
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Learning to say ‘no’
GeneralThis lesson set focuses on ways to say ‘no’ and the importance of protecting personal boundaries. It focuses on introducing and practising appropriate functional language.
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Are you ready to order?
GeneralDo your students know how to order food at a restaurant? If not, teach them some functional phrases, make them role play different scenarios and discuss eating out.
Standard Lesson 60 min
What I’m trying to say is… (clarifying and explaining)
GeneralHelp your students practise clarifying and explaining across various contexts. Elevate their communication skills through different strategies of providing clear explanations.
Standard Lesson 60 min
How do you feel about…? (expressing opinions)
GeneralIn this lesson, students learn beginner phrases for expressing opinions and asking about opinions. They practise the functional language in writing and in speech.
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Can you elaborate on your thinking here? (polite language)
BusinessIn this ESL lesson on polite language students watch a video, have a discussion, learn and practise useful phrases.
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From the bottom of my heart
GeneralIn this ESL lesson students learn ways to say thank you and react to it. They discuss different situations where people thank each other, watch a video and have a lot of practice.
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I doubt that… (functional language)
GeneralIn this lesson, students learn functional language for expressing possibility in English, as well as doubt and certainty. They watch two sets of short video clips and get controlled and free practice of the functional language.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Conversations we dread
Business GeneralIn this ESL lesson about communication students talk about difficult conversations and share their experiences. They learn vocabulary, watch a video, have a discussion, role play and practise useful expressions.
Critical Reading Club 45 min
Dealing with difficult customers
BusinessIn this extended Critical Reading Club lesson plan, students talk about the article they read at home. They also learn some functional language for dealing with customers and do several role-plays.
Standard Lesson 90 min
I’ve always wanted to have a talent for…
GeneralIn this lesson, students learn some common English collocations with talent and skills and practise some functional language. They also read a text and talk about talents and talent shows.
Standard Lesson 60 min
A better way to brainstorm
Business GeneralIn this lesson, students watch a video about a brainstorming method, learn English phrases for giving suggestions and practise vocabulary related to brainstorming.
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Regrets? I have a few…
General GrammarIn this lesson, students watch a video and learn structures for expressing regrets. They also practise some phrases for responding to regrets.
Standard Lesson 60 min
What a cool gadget! (phrases for agreeing and disagreeing)
TechnologyIn this lesson students practise phrases for agreeing and disagreeing, watch a video and talk about gadgets.
Standard Lesson 60 min
That’s a good question!
GrammarThis lesson plan focuses on basic English questions. Students watch an interview with two famous actors and discuss different questions. Students also do a role play where they interview each other.
Critical Reading Club 30 min
How (not) to apologize in the workplace
Business GeneralIn this lesson, students discuss the article and different ways of apologizing. They also practise the use of prepositions.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Are you living an Insta lie?
LifestyleIn this lesson students watch a video, practise using the phrase “but in fact”, and talk about Instagram.