ESL Lesson Plans

Workation

Category
General English, Business English
Topic
Work
Media
Video
Level
B2 Upper-Intermediate
Grammar
Prepositions, Prepositions of Time
Focus
Grammar, Speaking, Vocabulary, Listening
Lesson ID
B2-5
Lesson Time
45 minutes
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Workation | ESL Lesson Plan | Business English

Lesson Description

Do you have a good or bad work-life balance? In this ESL lesson, students will discuss work ethics and work-life balance. This lesson features a video in which Kevin O’Leary, Shark Tank Host, explains why he expects all of his employees to work on vacation. Students will learn and practice prepositions of time, time phrases, and vocabulary relating to this topic. This lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adults and teenagers.

Lesson Objectives


  • To discuss worth ethic and work-life balance

  • To learn and review prepositions of time and time phrases

  • To develop speaking and listening skills

  • To learn and use new vocabulary relating to the topic


Video

Watch this video of Kevin O'Leary, Shark Tank host, explaining why he expects all of his employees to work on vacation. When it comes to work, O’Leary says he doesn’t care whether his employees are on vacation, taking a personal day, or coming into the office at a later time, he just wants his employees to get the job done.

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