Lesson Overview

In this ESL business lesson plan, you will explore the question: "Do you need to hire smart people?" Through engaging discussions and practical exercises, you’ll get to grips with the pros and cons of focussing on hiring intelligent people. Gain insights into the qualities that contribute to a dynamic workforce and learn strategies for effective talent acquisition.

This ESL Business lesson plan on hiring is designed with a well-defined structure to provide the necessary support to students, enabling them to make progress and fully enjoy the class.

1. Job title and responsibilities. 
2. Employee characteristics. 
3. Video: Comprehension. 
4. Video: Discussion. 
5. Debate.
6. Idioms: Topic-related. 
7. Would you rather? 

Homework:

As always with the business English lesson plans from ESL Pals, there is a detailed homework task so students can continue learning in their free time. Here, the students are given a text analysis task in which they can practise; writing, reading and expanding their vocabulary and grammar knowledge. 

1. Text: Key Skills for Successful Hiring.
2. Writing task.