Does It Bother You?

Stefanie Simmons - reviewer of the lesson   Stefanie I August 22, 2022
Category
Business English, Speaking Lessons, English for HR
Topic
Emotions, People, Work, Human Resources
Media
Video
Level
B2 Upper-Intermediate, C1 Advanced
Grammar
Mixed Grammar
Focus
Speaking, Vocabulary, Listening
Lesson ID
B2C1.B-3
Lesson Time
30 minutes
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Visual representation of students discussing work relationships in an online English lesson, providing engaging discussion activities and interesting tasks.

Lesson Overview

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.

Video Transcript

Vocabulary and Pronunciation

pungent [adjective]: (of a smell or taste) very strong, usually in an unpleasant way
construe [verb]: to understand the meaning of something in a particular way; to interpret
bulldoze [verb]: to force someone to do something, although they might not want to
pawn [noun]: a person controlled by others and used for their advantage
blow one’s top [idiom]: to become extremely angry
single out [phrasal verb]: to choose someone or something for special attention
sweet-talk [verb]: to talk to someone in a very kind way because you want to persuade that person to do or allow something
pull rank [idiom]: to use the power that your position gives you over someone to make them do what you want
backstabber [noun]: someone who says harmful things about you when you are not there to defend yourself
spiral out of control [idiom]: (of a situation) to become impossible to control because one bad event causes another
fracture [verb]: to divide an organization or society
derive [verb]: to get or obtain something
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