Lesson plans

This lesson, which is based on an article from Business Spotlight 2/2012, looks at how to deal with workplace bullying. 

This lesson, which is based on an article from Business Spotlight 2/2012, is about London hosting the Olympic Games and the disruption and challenges this may cause people living in the city. 

This lesson, which is based on an article from Business Spotlight 2/2012, two working Americans offer their differing opinions on whether Americans work more hours than they should. Teacher’s notes cover strategies on comprehension questions.

We’ve expanded our Teachers’ Zone online to include one additional lesson plan per month based on the current issue of Business Spotlight. Subscribers to Business Spotlight can download Business Spotlight lesson plans, a monthly series created by onestopenglish.

This lesson, which is based on an article from Business Spotlight 2/2012, is about how more employees are now working away from the office, also known as "teleworking". 

This lesson plan, which is based on an article in the technology section of Business Spotlight 1/2012, looks at how ordinary people can help provide information required for the advancement of scientific, environmental and humanitarian projects.

This lesson plan, which is based on an article in the intercultural communication section of Business Spotlight 6/2011, is about culture shock, and explores the causes, symptoms and how to cope with it.

This lesson plan is based on an article written by Elizabeth Zach, an American expat living in Germany, who talks about how the situation in her home state has changed in recent years. She looks at the current economic difficulties and their negative effects on property prices, but finishes on a positive note. 

This lesson plan for pre-experience and in-work business students is based on an article by Ken Taylor, an expert on business communication. Ken looks at the subject of participation in meetings and how to make meetings more effective. He provides suggestions which have been divided into five easy-to-remember categories.

This lesson is about talking too much and highlights how you can recognize this in yourself and do something about it. Teacher’s notes cover strategies on visualization.