Tom | February 11, 2023
How can you get more bang for you buck at work? In this lesson, students will explore perks and benefits offered by companies and their importance in the workplace. The lesson features a video of tech industry employees describing the perks they received at their jobs. Students will learn and practice vocabulary related to this topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets designed for both adult and teenage learners, ensuring a dynamic and interactive learning experience.
Listening: Students will improve their listening skills by watching a video about employees describing various job perks. They will focus on understanding detailed descriptions and the personal opinions of speakers about workplace benefits. The exercise aims to help students recognize different accents and informal speech patterns used in a professional context.
Speaking: Students will engage in discussions and debates about the importance and impact of workplace perks. They will use phrases and vocabulary introduced in the lesson to express their views, share personal experiences, and respond to others' opinions. This activity is designed to enhance their ability to speak confidently on business-related topics.
Vocabulary: Key vocabulary related to workplace benefits will be introduced, such as "reimbursement," "retention," "turnover," and "lucrative." These terms will be used in various activities throughout the lesson to ensure students can discuss job perks accurately and fluently.
Cultural Awareness: Through the discussion of different types of perks offered in various industries, especially the tech industry, students will explore how cultural values influence company policies and employee satisfaction. They may compare how perks are viewed in different cultures and discuss the role of benefits in employee retention and satisfaction.
Homework: Learners will complete sentence-matching activities and fill-in-the-blank exercises to reinforce their understanding of the vocabulary and concepts discussed in class. They will also respond to statements about workplace benefits, agreeing or disagreeing based on their perspectives and writing short explanations for their views. This will help consolidate their learning and apply the language skills they have developed.
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