ESL Lesson Plan: Cringey Corporate Jargon

In this advanced ESL Business English lesson, students explore why cringey corporate jargon still exists and why it is used so frequently in the workplace. 

Through engaging activities, like matching jargon to plain English, decoding real business phrases, and practicing professional communication; learners gain confidence in understanding and using business language accurately. 

By the end of the lesson, students can recognize jargon, interpret its meaning, and communicate clearly without sounding awkward or confused.

This advanced business lesson plan titled "Cringey Corporate Jargon," is designed with a well-defined structure to provide the necessary support to students, enabling them to make progress and fully enjoy the class.

Activities: 

1. Warm Up: Quiz
2. Video: Comprehension
3. Debate. 
4. Discussion. 
5. Jargon Activities: Part 1
6. Jargon Activities: Part 2
7. Jargon Activities: Part 3

Homework:

As always with the business English lesson plans from ESL Pals, there is a detailed homework task so students can continue learning in their free time. Here, the students are given a text analysis task in which they can practise; writing, reading and expanding their vocabulary and grammar knowledge. 

1. Article: Why People Use Jargon.  
2. Writing task.