
This lesson plan is created for students at the Upper-Intermediate level, with the goal of broadening their vocabulary on the theme of work-life balance and the workplace. It also increases their ease in using future in the past.
Warm-up
The session kicks off with a fun game where students guess the word behind the associations.
Video
Students will watch a video named “Why does Japan work so hard?” Post-viewing, they will answer questions to check for comprehension.
Grammar
Focus here is on gaining proficiency in the use of future in the past.
Exercises
In this part of the lesson, students transform sentences using future in the past.
Reading
Students will read a short text discussing the Japanese work culture, followed by a Q&A session.
Discussion
To wrap up, students discuss a famous quote.

Why Not Just Print More Money?
Upper Intermediate ESL Lesson Plan: Understanding Economics – Why Governments Can’t Just Print More Money…

From Coins to Code: The Cashless Future
This comprehensive proficiency-level English lesson examines the worldwide transformation from traditional cash transactions…

Making It as a Dog Groomer
This practical intermediate English lesson helps students develop business vocabulary and discussion abilities…
