ESL Lesson Plan Emails

Level
B1
Time
90 min
Media
Article
Emails

Lesson Overview

This ESL business lesson plan covers the topic of ‘Emails’. Students will explore the subject through case studies and role plays. There are also useful vocabulary and speaking exercises. 

In the class, learners are introduced to new vocabulary and discuss different email styles. Then, they will analyse email case studies while learning new…

This ESL business lesson plan covers the topic of ‘Emails’. Students will explore the subject through case studies and role plays. There are also useful vocabulary and speaking exercises. 

In the class, learners are introduced to new vocabulary and discuss different email styles. Then, they will analyse email case studies while learning new language and theory which will be hugely beneficial. Later, ESL students will correct mistakes in an example email, this will empower them to have more confidence in their own writing abilities. 

Your B1-B2 ESL business students will love this ESL business lesson plan on emails. We particularly love the role play exercise because it allows students to practice in a safe, structured environment; and encourages them to use their newly acquired language. 

Activity Layout

  1. Warm Up. 
  2. Email: Key Words. 
  3. 8 Rules of Emails.
  4. Topics to Avoid in Emails. 
  5. Professional Language in Emails. 
  6. Correct the Mistakes.
  7. Email Role Plays. 
  8. Email Questions. 

Homework

As with all adult lesson plans on ESL Pals, there is a homework task to supplement this B1 ESL lesson plan. Students are challenged to complete a series of exercises which follows on from the lesson: 

  1. Article: How to keep your emails short and sweet. 
  2. Article: Writing task. 

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