You will never feel truly satisfied by work until you are satisfied by life. In this lesson, students will explore the topic of work-life balance. They will discuss the reasons and effects of overworking, and the lesson features a video offering tips on how to maintain a healthy balance and why it's important. Students will learn and practice topic-related vocabulary by discussing their own experiences with work-life balance. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets designed for both adults and teenagers, ensuring a meaningful and interactive learning experience.

Lesson Objectives

Listening: Students will listen to a conversation in a video about strategies for maintaining a good work-life balance, enhancing their understanding of advice and suggestions related to the topic.

Speaking: Through discussions and role-plays, students will practice talking about their own experiences and strategies related to work-life balance, enhancing their ability to communicate personal viewpoints and solutions.

Vocabulary: The lesson will introduce vocabulary related to work-life balance, including terms such as "prioritize," "invest," "outsource," and phrases like "play to your strengths" and "set work hours," expanding their lexicon in a business and personal development context.

Homework: Tasks will include matching vocabulary words to their definitions, filling in blanks with the correct terms, choosing correct answers related to work-life balance concepts, and correcting sentences with mistakes. These tasks aim to reinforce the vocabulary and concepts discussed in class.

Video

                                                How can you maintain a good work-life balance? Make sure to make a list of the tasks that are urgent and important to properly prioritize your time. Watch this video to learn about the tips you should follow to get the most out of your workday and personal time.
												
                                            

Video Transcript

Vocabulary and Pronunciation

work-life balance [noun]: the amount of time you spend doing your job compared with the amount of time you spend with your family and doing things you enjoy

workaholism [noun]: a strong desire to work excessively hard and long hours

burnout [noun]: exhaustion of physical or emotional strength or motivation usually as a result of prolonged stress or frustration

assertiveness [noun]: confident and forceful behavior

unrealistic [adjective]: not realistic; inappropriate to reality or fact

consequence [noun]: a result or effect of an action or condition

outsource [verb]: to give or contract work out or abroad

urgent [adjective]: calling for immediate attention or action; critical

bookkeeping [noun]: the activity or occupation of keeping records of the financial affairs of a business

prioritize [verb]: to designate or treat (something) as more important than other things

out of the blue [idiom]: unexpectedly

miss out [phrasal verb]: to not have or use an opportunity to experience something good

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