Work & Business
Bring professionalism to the classroom with workplace English lessons.
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Accent Bias in the Workplace – ESL Lesson Plan
Get your B1-B2 students exploring British accents, identity, and workplace bias with this engaging lesson based on an authentic BBC News report. Students develop reading, listening, vocabulary, speaking, and cultural awareness skills as they discover distinctive British accents, examine how pronunciation can affect career perceptions, and reflect on attitudes toward regional accents in their own…
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Women Leaders: Competent but Not Likable? – ESL Lesson Plan
Get your B2-C1 students discussing gender bias, leadership, and workplace expectations with this thought-provoking lesson based on Robin Hauser’s TED Talk. Students develop listening, vocabulary, speaking, critical thinking, and cultural awareness skills as they explore why competent women are often judged differently from men and how unconscious bias shapes perceptions of leadership.
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Did AI Fail to Replace Developers? – ESL Lesson Plan
Explore the impact of AI on software development with this thought-provoking B2-C1 lesson based on an authentic video about why replacing developers with AI is going wrong. Students develop listening, vocabulary, speaking, and critical thinking skills as they analyse AI hype, tech industry realities, and the future of work.
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Bolt’s Controversial Decision: The End of HR? – ESL Lesson Plan
Bring a real-world business controversy into your B1-B2 classroom with this engaging lesson on Bolt’s decision to eliminate its HR department. Students develop reading, vocabulary, speaking, collaboration, and critical thinking skills as they explore company culture, workforce restructuring, leadership choices, and the future role of HR in modern business.
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Tech Layoffs in the Age of AI – ESL Lesson Plan
Explore how AI is reshaping the world of work with this B2 lesson based on an authentic CBS News report about Meta’s layoffs and high-risk AI strategy. Students develop listening, vocabulary, reported speech, critical thinking, and speaking skills as they discuss corporate responsibility, job cuts, and the future of technology in the workplace.
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The Power of Doing Nothing – ESL Lesson Plan
A thoughtful lesson that challenges the cult of busyness and asks whether doing nothing can actually be productive. Students explore work, rest, laziness, and burnout while developing vocabulary, listening skills, and personal speaking fluency.
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Apple’s Next Chapter: Who Is John Ternus? – ESL Lesson Plan
A business-and-technology lesson about Apple’s next chapter and the leadership challenge of replacing an iconic CEO. Students explore company culture, succession, innovation, and career pressure while practising authentic news listening and business vocabulary.
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The Job Hugging Phenomenon – ESL Lesson Plan
A career-focused lesson on ‘job hugging’ and why employees stay put even when they feel stuck. Students discuss workplace fear, loyalty, stability, and ambition while practising business vocabulary, listening, and opinion-based speaking.
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The Secret Language of Negotiation – ESL Lesson Plan
A practical advanced lesson on negotiation, emotion, and influence inspired by real FBI negotiation techniques. Students learn persuasive language, practise active listening, and discuss how empathy, tone, and trust shape successful conversations.
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Shrinkflation and Easter Eggs: Are You Getting Less? – ESL Lesson Plan
A consumer-awareness lesson on shrinkflation, prices, and Easter eggs. Students learn the language of value, packaging, and inflation while discussing whether companies are being clever, dishonest, or simply responding to rising costs.
English Level: B2
