A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Network

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Best Networking Tips: How to Make a Connection and the theme of networking. Students learn vocabulary related to networking, talk about networking, discuss quotations about networking, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.

Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1)

Learner type: Teens and adults

Time: 90 minutes

Objectives:

• To understand the importance of networking as a professional skill
• To learn practical tips for improving networking abilities
• To explore the role of non-verbal communication and attire in networking
• To develop strategies for making genuine connections
• To practice initiating and maintaining conversations in professional settings
• To learn vocabulary related to networking

Topic: Networking

Language: Vocabulary related to networking

Watch the short video.

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