Have you ever hit it off with a coworker or a boss? In this lesson, students will discuss relationships in the workplace. They'll watch a video about the pros and cons of working with someone they know. Students will learn and practice vocabulary and idioms related to this topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets designed for both adult and teenage learners, making the content relevant and interesting. By the end of the lesson, students will have a better understanding of workplace relationships and an expanded English vocabulary.

Lesson Objectives

Listening: Students will listen to a discussion about navigating personal and professional relationships at work, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries and effective communication. This activity, based on a video included in the lesson, will help them understand real-life scenarios and the challenges of maintaining professionalism.

Speaking: They'll express their thoughts and personal experiences on maintaining both professional and personal connections in the workplace. This interactive session aims to boost their confidence in discussing complex workplace issues.

Vocabulary: Key terms and phrases related to managing workplace relationships, setting boundaries, and effective communication will be covered, including "establish boundaries," "maintain professionalism," "resolve conflicts," "communication skills," "workplace dynamics," "positive work environment," and "professional interactions." These examples will equip students with the necessary language tools to describe and handle various professional situations effectively.

Homework: Students will work on exercises that include identifying different relationship dynamics in the workplace, applying new vocabulary to describe potential challenges and benefits of working closely with friends or romantic partners. The homework tasks include reading pairs of sentences and determining if they have similar or different meanings, filling in the blanks with the correct verbs from a provided list, and matching halves of sentences to form complete and coherent thoughts. These tasks will reinforce their understanding and help them apply the concepts learned in real-world situations.

Video

                                                Do you know the pros and cons of working with a family member or partner? What are important boundaries to have in workplace relationships? Watch this video to learn tips regarding working with a significant other.
												
                                            