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.
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