| LESSON OVERVIEW
The main objectives of this lesson are to:
- engage in talking about recognition at work;
- debate employee visibility and workplace achievements;
- watch a video with reflections from a two-time Oscar-winning make-up artist.
In this lesson, students discuss employee recognition, explore a quote and reflect on public acknowledgement and quiet contributions. They debate prestigious awards, watch a video where a make-up artist shares his Oscar-winning experiences and evaluate why certain jobs go unnoticed. Students read about how companies recognise their employees, discuss professional visibility and share their opinions. They can also do an extra vocabulary task to review useful phrases (e.g. take something for granted, in the spotlight, get credit).
C1 / Advanced45 min
60 minSpeaking ClassUnlimited Plan
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WARM-UP AND DISCUSSION
Before this lesson begins, students can do an extra vocabulary activity to revise useful vocabulary for talking about recognition at work. They examine sentences related to workplace recognition and choose the correct options to create phrases (e.g. feel valued, go unnoticed, behind the scenes). Then, students do a warm-up where they discuss a quote about appreciation at work. They say to what extent they agree with it. Afterwards, students look at the phrases ‘be in the spotlight’ and ‘work behind the scenes’. They analyse and debate these two types of roles.
VIDEO AND MORE DISCUSSION
In this part of the lesson, students focus on talking about recognition at work and discuss Oscar ceremonies and artistic recognition. They watch a video in which a make-up artist talks about the two times he accepted an Oscar. After that, students talk about the video and prestigious awards. Next, they look at jobs where important contributions often go unrecognised (e.g. nurse, mechanic, farmer). Students choose three and discuss why certain workplace achievements go unnoticed. Following that, they read about the ways some companies recognise their employees. Then, students compare them and evaluate more recognition initiatives. Finally, they read opinions on employee acknowledgement. Students say to what extent they agree with them.
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Nice topic!
I think it ties well with the lesson: How bosses demoralize their employees