This lesson plan about entrepreneurship is for teachers of teenagers and adults at CEFR Level B1 and above. Students will develop speaking and writing skills.

A man giving a presentation

Introduction

This lesson is about entrepreneurship and its place in society. It develops speaking and writing skills and the use of context-specific vocabulary and idiomatic language. The students’ own experiences and opinions form the basis of all discussions and written work.

A student worksheet accompanies this lesson, or teachers can use a presentation for a low or no-printing option. 

Topic:

Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship

Learning outcomes:

  • Identify what it means to be an entrepreneur and discuss the importance of entrepreneurship to individuals and society
  • Identify the meaning of and use vocabulary in the context of entrepreneurship 
  • Identify the meaning of and use idioms in the context of entrepreneurship
  • Create an imaginary business plan and give a presentation

Age and level:

13-17, Adults (B1+)

Time:

Approximately 90 minutes or two shorter lessons (Lesson 1 = Lead-in and Tasks 1-4; Lesson 2 = Task 5)

    Materials:

    Materials can be downloaded below.

    • Lesson plan
    • Presentation
    • Student worksheet 
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