ESL Lesson Plan Why Is Work So Boring?

Level
C1-C2
Time
90 min
Media
Video + Article
Why Is Work So Boring?

Lesson Overview

In this ESL business lesson plan, unravel the enigma of workplace monotony as we explore the question: "Why is work so boring?" Investigate the dynamics of organisational culture, productivity pitfalls, and effective strategies to infuse energy and purpose into professional settings, fostering engagement and fulfilment among employees.

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In this ESL business lesson plan, unravel the enigma of workplace monotony as we explore the question: "Why is work so boring?" Investigate the dynamics of organisational culture, productivity pitfalls, and effective strategies to infuse energy and purpose into professional settings, fostering engagement and fulfilment among employees.

This ESL Business lesson plan on workplace boredom 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. Why is work so boring?
  3. Video: Comprehension. 
  4. Video: Quotes. 
  5. Discussion. 
  6. Debate.
  7. Phrasal Verbs: Boredom. 
  8. Quotes. 

Homework

As with all adult lesson plans on ESL Pals, there is a homework task to supplement this C1 C2 ESL lesson plan. Students are challenged to complete a series of exercises which follows on from the lesson.

  1. Text: How to Prevent Boredom.
  2. Writing task. 

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