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ESL Lesson Plan: The Science Of Persuasion

The Science Of Persuasion

Lesson Overview

These ESL business discussion questions cover the topic of persuasion. An excellent video which discusses the science of persuasion in depth is used. The class is aimed at advanced students, and it follows on from our awesome persuasion in business lesson plan, solidifying learning and understanding. 

Although less formal than our usual lesson…

These ESL business discussion questions cover the topic of persuasion. An excellent video which discusses the science of persuasion in depth is used. The class is aimed at advanced students, and it follows on from our awesome persuasion in business lesson plan, solidifying learning and understanding. 

Although less formal than our usual lesson plans, these ESL business discussion questions on persuasion follow a tight structure to ensure the necessary scaffolding is given to students, allowing them to progress and enjoy the class. 

Activity Layout

  1. Warm up.
  2. Video vocabulary. 
  3. Video: Comprehension
  4. Video: Discussion 
  5. Debate.
  6. Idioms: Persuasion

Homework

As with all lesson plans from ESL Pals, this business ESL conversation class on persuasion has a detailed homework section which allows people to practise in their own time. 

  1. Article. 
  2. Article: Vocabulary exercise. 
  3. Article: Vocabulary questions. 

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