Who do you put your trust in? In this lesson, students will discuss the role of trust in business and explore how it impacts leadership, teamwork, and long-term success. They’ll watch an insightful video featuring Simon Sinek, who shares his experience visiting the Marine Corps and explains how trust is built in high-stakes environments. Through real-life examples, students will expand their vocabulary, practice useful idioms, and engage in stimulating discussions about trust, integrity, and accountability in the workplace. The lesson includes interactive exercises and thought-provoking questions designed to help upper-intermediate and advanced adult learners develop confidence in discussing professional relationships and ethical decision-making.

Lesson Objectives

Listening: Students will watch a video about how the Marine Corps builds trust in high-pressure, life-or-death situations. The speaker, Simon Sinek, explains key strategies, such as transparency, accountability, and effective communication. This activity will help students develop listening skills by focusing on detailed explanations and real-world examples of trust in leadership.

Speaking: Students will engage in discussions about how trust is built and maintained in business. Using new vocabulary and idioms, they will share their own experiences and opinions on trust in the workplace. Interactive activities include role-playing scenarios, such as responding to a dissatisfied client, negotiating a business deal, or managing a leadership crisis.

Vocabulary: Students will learn and practice key words and idioms related to trust, including "transparency," "honesty," "accountability," "reputation," and "reliability." These terms will be reinforced through discussions and exercises to help students use them confidently in professional conversations.

Homework: Assignments include answering comprehension questions about the video, completing vocabulary exercises, and applying key concepts to real-world business situations. Students will also reflect on trust-building strategies and write short responses or emails that demonstrate their understanding of how trust affects professional relationships. These tasks will strengthen their grasp of the lesson’s vocabulary and ideas.

Video

                                                How can you earn someone’s trust? How can you rebuild a broken business partnership? Watch this video to learn about the importance of trust and Simon Sinek's personal experience visiting the Marine Corps.
												
                                            