You are not a success machine

In this Intermediate ESL lesson plan, students will be able to discuss causes and effects of becoming overly focused on tasks, identify and use vocabulary related to work-life balance and overworking. They will also practice grammar in the form of modals of speculation.

Warm-up
The lesson starts with an exercise where students pick words that may indicate an unhealthy relationship with work.

Video
Students will watch a video titled “Fighting Workaholism: You Are Not a Success Machine.” After viewing, students identify which facts about workaholism were mentioned.

Exercises
Students match phrases with their definitions and practice modals of speculation in gap-fill exercises.

Reading
Students will read a short text on the reasons behind workaholism, followed by a Q&A session.

Discussion
Students engage with thought-provoking questions about work-life balance.