| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | English |
| What topic | Business meeting |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Adult courses |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Business Meeting
Adult Courses
English
30 Minutes
20 Students
This lesson aligns with the national curriculum objectives for adult English language learners, focusing on communication skills, vocabulary acquisition, and cultural awareness in business contexts.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 minutes | Briefly introduce the topic of business meetings. Ask students about their experiences with meetings. |
| 2 | Vocabulary Overview | 5 minutes | Present key vocabulary and phrases relevant to business meetings. Provide definitions and examples. |
| 3 | Role-Play Preparation | 5 minutes | Divide students into small groups and assign roles (e.g., manager, team member, note-taker) for a role-play. Provide each group with a scenario. |
| 4 | Role-Play Activity | 10 minutes | Have each group conduct their role play based on the scenario given. Remind them to use the vocabulary discussed. |
| 5 | Class Discussion | 3 minutes | Gather the class for a brief discussion about the role-plays. Ask students to share their thoughts and experiences. |
| 6 | Homework Assignment | 2 minutes | Assign homework related to preparing a business meeting agenda or reflecting on a real meeting experience. Provide clear instructions. |
| 7 | Wrap-Up | 5 minutes | Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson. Encourage students to practice the vocabulary and skills learned in real-life situations. |
Remember to check the homework during the next class without needing individual presentations.
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to talk about a very important topic: business meetings. These interactions are crucial in the business world. To start off, I’d like to hear from you. How many of you have participated in a business meeting before? Can anyone share their experiences? What role did you play in the meeting?"
Wait for a few students to share their thoughts, engaging with their responses.
"Great, thank you for sharing! Let's dive deeper into the vocabulary and skills that are important for today's topic."
"Now, let’s move on to some key vocabulary and phrases that are commonly used in business meetings.
Write the vocabulary words on the whiteboard as you introduce them:
Provide definitions and examples for each term.
"For instance, ‘The facilitator guided the meeting by following the agenda.’ I encourage you to take notes, as you'll need to use these words in our upcoming activities."
"Now that we have some vocabulary under our belts, we’re going to move into a fun activity: role-playing! I’m going to divide you into small groups of three to four. Each group will receive a specific role and a scenario to act out.
Distribute the role-play scenarios and explain the roles:
"To ensure everyone gets involved, make sure you understand your roles clearly. You have about five minutes to prepare and discuss how you will conduct your meeting."
"Time’s up! Let’s begin the role-plays. Each group will perform their scenario. Remember to incorporate the vocabulary we went over and engage with each other professionally.
While each group presents, watch the time and encourage feedback afterwards.
“Great job everyone! Thank you for your efforts. Each group did an excellent job of simulating a business meeting. Now, let's take a few minutes to discuss what we observed."
"Let’s gather together for a brief discussion. What were some challenges you faced during the role play? Did anyone have an interesting suggestion or idea that came up?"
Allow students to share their thoughts and experiences. Facilitate the discussion to highlight learning points.
"Those discussions are essential for team growth, so thank you all for sharing."
"As we wrap up today’s lesson, I’d like to assign you some homework. For our next class, I want you to prepare a simple business meeting agenda based on a fictional project you come up with or reflect on a real meeting you attended.
Clarify the assignment details:
"Write down the agenda items you would include and why they are important. Please be prepared to share your agenda in our next session, but there will be no formal presentations required. Just share your thoughts!"
"Before we finish for today, let’s summarize what we covered. We learned some key vocabulary related to business meetings, practiced role-playing to simulate real-life scenarios, and discussed the structure of effective meetings. I encourage you to use the vocabulary and skills we practiced in your everyday professional interactions.
“Thank you for your participation today! Don't forget your homework, and I look forward to hearing about your agendas next class."
What is an agenda, and why is it important in a business meeting? Provide an example of what might be included in a meeting agenda.
Explain the purpose of meeting minutes. How do they differ from the agenda?
Describe the role of a facilitator in a business meeting. What skills do you think are necessary for someone in this role?
What are action items, and how do they contribute to the outcome of a meeting? Give an example of an action item you might encounter.
Reflect on a business meeting you have attended (or imagined). What were the key agenda items discussed? How did they impact the meeting outcome?
In your role-playing activity, what challenges did you face as either the manager, team member, or note-taker? How did you overcome them?
Create a fictional project for which you will prepare a meeting agenda. What are the main topics you would include, and why are they significant?
Why is it essential to have proper discussions and feedback after role-playing a meeting scenario? How can this practice enhance your understanding of business meetings?