During this lesson, you will learn how to:
- Identify appropriate and inappropriate topics in the Workplace.
- Tips for Business Etiquette
Most of the sentences we will make today will be created using:
- The Simple Present
- Modal verbs like should and must.
Let’s get started
Course Introduction (15 Mins)
Task #1A
Discuss briefly the topics we’ll have and the course evaluation
| #1 | Topics for this quarter |
| #2 | Evaluation |
Schema Activation (15 Mins)
Task #2A
Read the options and rank the items from the most controversial to the least controversial.
Just go to menti.com and enter the code provided by the teacher.
Go to the MentiPre-Task #1 (30 Mins)
Task #3A
Read the categories of inappropriate topics and make sure you understand what they mean
- Make pairs.
- Check this list of inappropriate questions
| #1 | Politics |
| #2 | Religion |
| #3 | Personal Finances |
| #4 | Sex |
| #5 | Drug Use |
| #6 | Gossip |
| #7 | Medical Conditions |
| #8 | Sexual Orientation |
| #9 | Gender Identity |
| #10 | Controversial Topics |
Use expressions like these to discuss the answers with a partner:
| #1 | This one refers to [topic] |
| #2 | This one has to do with [topic] |
| #3 | This is related to [topic] |
| #4 | This might be related to [topic] |
Pre-Task #2 (30 Mins)
Task#4A
Categorize the example of good and bad business etiquette
Instructions:
- Make pairs
- Check each card
- Turn the sentences into proper recommendations using these grammar structures:
| Good Etiquette | Bad Etiquette |
| You should | You shouldn’t |
| You must | You mustn’t |
Break (30 Mins)
Task#5A
Run wild and Free
Main Task: Diagnostic
Task#4A
You will give opinions on different topics of your choice
Keep these in mind:
- Start giving basic opinions on any topics you prefer.
- You will be asked questions based on your opinions
Post-Task: Pronunciation
Task#5A
Check the videos and practice the pronunciation with ELSA Speak
- Install Elsa Speak from the Play Store or App Store
- Create a free account.
- Watch these two clips and check these two Elsa Speak Lists
| YouTube | Elsa Speak |
| 2:01 ɪ (la i corta) | Practice |
| 2:22 ʊ (la u corta) | Practice |
| 2:47 u: (la u larga) | Practice |
| 3:15 e (la e) | Practice |
Considerations
Task#1.10
Keep these considerations
Considerations
It is important to refrain from discussing controversial and inappropriate topics at work as it can create a hostile or uncomfortable environment for colleagues. This can lead to decreased productivity, increased tension, and even legal repercussions.
It’s important to be aware of company policies and guidelines regarding appropriate workplace behavior and to always treat colleagues with dignity and respect. If a situation arises where a controversial or inappropriate topic is brought up, it’s best to steer the conversation away from the topic and back to work-related matters.
