Entrepreneurs are Great

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