Professional networking: discussing social media at work

Summary

This 90-minute ESL lesson for B1 learners explores Professional networking: discussing social media at work through a real video. Across 9 interactive exercises, you'll develop listening comprehension, vocabulary, speaking skills — all built around authentic English content.

What you'll practise:

• 5 key vocabulary items with definitions and usage notes
• Gap-fill and cloze exercises to test vocabulary in context
• Matching exercise to connect terms with their meanings

Lesson activities (9 exercises)

Each exercise builds on the previous one. Work through them in order for the best learning experience.

1. Warm-up — Discussion questions to activate what you already know about the topic.
2. Watch — Watch the video and note the main arguments and examples.
3. Comprehension — Answer questions to check your understanding of the main ideas and supporting details.
4. Vocabulary — Learn key words and expressions from the video, with definitions and usage notes.
5. True / False — Test your detailed understanding — decide if each statement matches the source.
6. Fill the gaps — Complete sentences with the correct vocabulary. Drag and drop or type your answers.
7. Multiple choice — Choose the correct answer from four options — testing comprehension and language use.
8. Matching — Connect words, phrases, or concepts to their correct counterparts.
9. Discussion — Reflect on the topic and share your opinions using the language you've learned.

Vocabulary

This lesson introduces 5 key terms drawn directly from the video:

• reach out to (someone) — to contact someone, often for the first time, to ask for help or make a connection
• personal branding — the way you present yourself to the public to build a particular reputation for your career
• get a foot in the door — to get your first opportunity to work in a particular company or industry
• build a professional network — to create and grow a group of contacts who can help you in your career
• skill set — the range of skills and abilities a person has for a particular type of work

Grammar

This lesson includes a grammar focus with clear explanations and practice exercises.