Lesson Overview 

This ESL B2 business lesson plan studies the pros and cons of the minimum wage. The lesson also teaches key vocabulary, phrasal verbs and how to express your opinion. . 

It begins with a fun warm up where students are encouraged to discuss the national minimum wages in other countries, and wages in general. Next, the video presents the benefits and drawbacks of the minimum wage. 

This ESL B2 business lesson plan on the minimum wage then goes on to teach students key phrasal verbs which are common for discussing wages. 

Finally, the lesson wraps up with an engaging speaking task that is sure to entertain and motivate your students. All ESL Business English learners will enjoy this lesson plan on the minimum wage. Exercises:

1. Warm up. 
2. Minimum wage vocabulary. 
3. Video: For a minimum wage. 
4. Video: Against a minimum wage. 
5. Phrasal verbs to discuss wages. 
6. Debate.

Homework

There is an excellent homework task to supplement this awesome ESL B2 business lesson plan on the minimum wage. Students are presented with an excellent video before being asked to write answers to challenging questions. Exercises:

1. Watch the video.
2. Video writing task.