No pain, no gain! In this lesson, students will learn about the benefits of feeling discomfort at work. This lesson features a video that discusses imposter syndrome and competence at work. Students will learn and practice phrasal verbs, idioms, and vocabulary relating to this topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.

Lesson Objectives

Listening: Students will enhance their listening skills by engaging with a video about overcoming imposter syndrome and competence at work. This exercise aims to help them understand discussions about workplace challenges and self-perception.

Speaking: Through role-playing exercises, students will simulate scenarios that involve discussing personal experiences and views on workplace success. This practice will help them improve their ability to articulate thoughts on professional growth and self-assessment.

Vocabulary: The lesson will introduce and practice vocabulary and idioms related to workplace achievements and challenges, such as "imposter syndrome," "recogniton" and "competency" These terms are vital for discussing professional experiences and aspirations.

Homework: Students will complete tasks that reinforce the vocabulary and concepts discussed during the lesson. This includes correcting misspelled words, matching idioms to their meanings, and filling in blanks in sentences with appropriate words.

Video

Watch this video to learn about the four stages of “The Conscious Competence Ladder”. Acknowledging and embracing the feeling of discomfort can actually be beneficial to your success at work and in your personal life.