Do you have a good or bad work-life balance? In this lesson, students will discuss work ethics and work-life balance. The lesson features a video of Kevin O'Leary, host of Shark Tank, explaining why he expects his employees to work even on vacation. Students will learn and practice prepositions of time, time phrases, and related vocabulary. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets specifically designed for both adults and teenagers, ensuring a dynamic and thought-provoking learning experience.

Lesson Objectives

Grammar: Students will learn and review prepositions of time such as "at," "on," "in," and "by," and how they are used in different contexts to express time-related concepts. They will practice forming sentences using these prepositions accurately to discuss schedules and deadlines.

Listening: By listening to a video featuring Kevin O’Leary discussing work expectations during vacations, students will enhance their ability to understand spoken English related to work ethics and time management. They will identify key phrases and vocabulary related to the topic.

Speaking: Students will engage in discussion activities where they can express their opinions on work-life balance and the concept of 'workation.' They will practice using new vocabulary and time expressions to argue their viewpoints and share personal experiences related to working during vacations.

Vocabulary: The lesson will introduce vocabulary related to work-life balance and modern work environments, including terms like "workation," "overtime," and phrases such as "round-the-clock," "nine-to-five," and "time off."

Cultural Awareness: Students will explore different cultural perspectives on work-life balance and the increasing trend of blending work with vacation, known as 'workation.' They will discuss how various cultures view vacation time and the expectation to remain available for work during those periods.

Homework: Students will complete tasks that involve using prepositions of time to fill in blanks, correct sentences related to work situations, and complete sentences with correct phrases. They will also reflect on and write about their own experiences with work and leisure balance, using the vocabulary and structures learned during the lesson.

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. 
												
                                            