Lesson Overview 

In this ESL business lesson plan on the Olympics, students will explore the benefits and challenges of hosting the Olympics Games. Through engaging discussions and presentations, they'll develop their argumentation skills, analyse various perspectives, and enhance their understanding of the impact of major international events on local economies and communities.

It begins with a fun warm-up, then afterwards there are eight super-detailed exercises that thoroughly explore each of the points raised in the video. 

This B1 Business English lesson plan on the Olympics follows a tight structure: 

1. Warm up: Picture round. 
2. New words and quotes. 
3. Video: Comprehension. 
4. Pros and cons of hosting the Olympic Games
5. Presentation language and role play.
6. Discussion.
7. Debate.
8. Picture round. 

Homework

There is an excellent homework task to supplement this awesome ESL business lesson plan on the Olympic Games. Students are presented with an excellent text before being asked to write answers to challenging questions. Exercises:

1. Text: The Cost of Hosting the Olympic Games.
2. Writing task.