
In this Upper-Intermediate lesson plan, students explore how professional status influences social perceptions and prejudices in the workplace and beyond.
Warm-up
Students analyze a situation and discuss the best course of action.
Video
Students watch an informative video titled “Status Anxiety.” After viewing, they complete a quiz.
Exercises
Students create responses using provided phrases, complete a conversation between a hiring manager and a junior recruiter, and fill in expressions about making quick judgments of others.
Reading
Students read a text about judging people by their job titles and answer comprehension questions.
Discussion
Students rearrange letters to create thought provoking questions and answer them.

Why Cats Do What They Do
This B2 ESL lesson plan explores strange cat behaviors through a…

The Thrill of Being Thrilled
In this B2 level lesson plan, students explore the psychological and…

What Happened to Cheap Fast Food?
This B2 ESL lesson combines vocabulary building, reading comprehension, and critical…
