Debate and discussion
Overview
In this third lesson on business for advanced ESL students, we're shifting gears to focus on debating skills. The group will engage in discussions around controversial topics in business and advertising. This session aims to develop students' abilities to articulate and defend their viewpoints, challenge opposing arguments, and effectively employ persuasive language.
We start with a warmer based on the homework from the previous lesson. The boardwork activity will lay the groundwork for the debate, activating topical vocabulary and concepts. Then, students will debate a series of thought-provoking statements related to business. To conclude, we'll play a fun group game where the students will learn some useful business-themed idioms.
Lesson Outline
Warmers
Review homework
One at a time, students will discuss their essay assignment from the previous lesson.
Classroom activities
Use of the board
Students will brainstorm and discuss the negative and positive effects that advertising has had on society.
Class debate: Business and advertising
Students debate some controversial statements related to business and advertising.
Classroom games
Idioms: Business
In teams, students will work through a list of business-related expressions and try to compose definitions.
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