Work & Business English
If your students often ask, “How do I say this at work?”—this category is your answer. The topics fit seamlessly into business English intermediate teaching without being overly corporate. You’ll find ESL business English activities that focus on teamwork, planning, and everyday decisions. It’s practical, fresh, and surprisingly fun.
How to Sound More Formal
Master formal English in this B2 lesson with grammar patterns, modal verbs, phrasal verb replacements, and role-plays transforming casual talk.
Strategies for Successful Negotiation
Master business English negotiation with this B2 lesson featuring workplace scenarios, key phrases, research-backed tips, and professional role-plays.
What Do You Do For a Living?
Practice job vocabulary and career conversations with this engaging B1 lesson. Video-based activities help students discuss work and future goals.
Everyday Work Idioms
Practice twelve essential workplace idioms in this B1 lesson covering expressions for describing busyness, teamwork, and project management situations.
Is the 5-day Workweek Outdated?
Explore work-life balance with this B2 lesson plan on the 5-day workweek. Debate modern work schedules and practice business vocabulary.
Is Traditional Office Culture Dead?
Examine post-pandemic office culture shifts with C1 students. Analyze employee priorities, debate perks versus benefits, and explore work flexibility.
Handling Online Meetings
Master professional English for virtual meetings with this B1 lesson on Zoom etiquette, common phrases, and remote work challenges.
7 Expert Tips for Effective Email Writing
Master professional email writing at B2 level with 7 expert tips for clarity, structure, and workplace communication effectiveness.
Job Interview Essentials
B2 job interview prep lesson. Master self-introductions, STAR method, common questions for upper-intermediate English business learners.
Expectations vs Reality: Career Choices
B2 career expectations lesson. Explore job misalignment, automation risks, professional outcomes for upper-intermediate English learners.
The Startups You Can Learn From
Explore successful startups like Airbnb and Netflix in this B2 business English lesson with vocabulary, discussions, and entrepreneurship activities.
Abandoning the Digital Nomad Lifestyle
Examine why workers quit digital nomadism in this C1 advanced lesson featuring BBC journalism, sophisticated vocabulary, and extended speaking practice.
Best & Worst Jobs in Today’s Market
Compare best and worst jobs for B2 learners. Real market data, career vocabulary, and interview practice for upper-intermediate ESL students.