You landed your dream job - nice! In this lesson, students will discuss the types of coworkers to avoid, ranging from harmless annoyances to toxic personalities. The lesson features a video that explores these personalities and their impact on the workplace. Students will learn and practice relevant vocabulary and idioms through engaging discussion activities and worksheets. The lesson also includes a debate on the best practices for creating an employee-friendly work environment. The activities have been designed for both adults and teenagers, ensuring a dynamic and interactive learning experience.

Lesson Objectives

Grammar: Students will work with mixed grammar, focusing on correcting errors in sentences and filling in blanks to strengthen their understanding of grammar rules. They will learn to recognize common grammar patterns and improve their writing clarity.

Listening: Students will listen to a video about challenging workplace personalities, such as gossipers and backstabbers. They will identify key points and fill in the blanks to better understand the characteristics of these toxic individuals and how to handle them.

Speaking: Students will participate in discussions about annoying behaviors in the workplace, sharing their own experiences and thoughts. They'll use new vocabulary and phrases like "gets on my nerves" and "hot under the collar" to describe their feelings about such behaviors.

Vocabulary: The lesson will introduce vocabulary related to workplace relationships, such as "mutual," "solicit," and "govern." These terms are essential for discussing professional dynamics and conflict resolution. Additionally, they will practice using synonyms and completing sentences with words like "derive," "display," and "primary."

Homework: Students will correct sentences with grammar issues and fill in blanks with appropriate vocabulary words. They will also replace phrases with synonyms to broaden their vocabulary and understanding. These activities reinforce the lesson's themes and help students apply their learning to real-world situations.

Video

                                                Do you have a difficult coworker? Difficult coworkers come in a few varieties. Before you know how to deal with them, you need to know which type of difficult person you are dealing with at work. Watch this video and find out the most common types of difficult coworkers. 
												
                                            