ESL Lesson Plan Cringey Corporate Jargon

Level
C1-C2
Time
90 min
Media
Video + Article
Cringey Corporate Jargon

Lesson Overview

In this advanced ESL Business English lesson, students explore why cringey corporate jargon still exists and why it is used so frequently in the workplace. 

Through engaging activities, like matching jargon to plain English, decoding real business phrases, and practicing professional communication; learners gain confidence in understanding and…

In this advanced ESL Business English lesson, students explore why cringey corporate jargon still exists and why it is used so frequently in the workplace. 

Through engaging activities, like matching jargon to plain English, decoding real business phrases, and practicing professional communication; learners gain confidence in understanding and using business language accurately. 

By the end of the lesson, students can recognise jargon, interpret its meaning, and communicate clearly without sounding awkward or confused.

This advanced business lesson plan titled "Cringey Corporate Jargon," is designed with a well-defined structure to provide the necessary support to students, enabling them to make progress and fully enjoy the class.

Activity Layout

  1. Warm Up
  2. Quiz
  3. Video: Comprehension
  4. Debate. 
  5. Discussion. 
  6. Jargon Activities: Part 1
  7. Jargon Activities: Part 2
  8. Jargon Activities: Part 3

Homework

As with all adult lesson plans on ESL Pals, there is a homework task to supplement this B2 ESL lesson plan. Students are challenged to complete a series of exercises which follows on from the lesson.

  1. Article: Why People Use Jargon.  
  2. Writing task. 

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