"If you started your own company, do you think you would be able to learn the ropes quickly or do you think there would be a learning curve?" In this lesson, students will discuss entrepreneurship and the different aspects of running a business. This lesson features a video of a business owner describing a variety of things she does in her company. Students will learn and practice vocabulary relating to the topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.

Lesson Objectives

To discuss the topic of entrepreneurship and running a business

To develop speaking and listening skills

To learn and practice new vocabulary words relating to the topic

Video

Have you ever wondered if you would be a successful entrepreneur? Does having flexibility, being your own boss, and having room to explore sound like a dream come true? Watch this video to learn about the different aspects of running your own business and if this is a path you would like to pursue.

Video Transcript

Vocabulary and Pronunciation

learn the ropes [idiom]: to learn how a particular job or task is done

learning curve [noun]: the course or progress made in learning something

delegate [verb]: to assign responsibility or authority

legal [adjective]: of or relating to law

infrastructure [noun]: the underlying foundation or basic framework (as of a system or organization)

entrepreneurship [noun]: the activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit

perk [noun]: money, goods, or another benefit to which one is entitled as an employee of a company

insight [noun]: a deep understanding of a person or thing

virtual assistant [noun]: an independent contractor who provides administrative services to clients while operating outside of the client's office

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