Getting fired - ESL adult Business conversation lesson

Being fired/laid off is a delicate, but very necessary and useful conversation topic for ESL business students at normal times, but in this challenging reality, it is especially crucial to know what to expect, and how to face this problem.

In this lesson, I tried to stimulate a conversation about every aspect of this (unfortunate) phenomenon and to provide some possible solutions to help better prepare for it.

This is a Four-hour lesson plan that can be given either consecutively, or as three separate lessons (two one-hour conversation lessons and one two-hour role-play lesson).

Inside are two one-hour google slide format conversation lessons with worksheets for speaking practice and a two-hour activity of role play (with another short PowerPoint).

· In the first google slide format - we learn the correct terminology and vocabulary to use and have a general conversation about the experience of being fired/laid off.

· In the second google slide format – we get personal and discuss specifics. The students are encouraged to tell their stories, express their fears, and discuss solutions.

· In the third part – we get practical. This is a two-hour lesson which starts with the 8 -slide google slide format presentation, designed to prepare the students to answer the question “why were you fired?” in a future job interview and provide possible language to use. This two-hour role play is accompanied by scripted material of 12 sets of scenario cards (for two people) with Essential vocabulary handouts and discussion points for both sides.

*This lesson also exists in a PowerPoint format as well.

Part one:

This part of the lesson is a 19-slide google slide format presentation with 2 worksheets

In this lesson:

♚ The difference between getting fired and getting laid off

♚ Vocabulary and terms

♚ the difference in Being laid off in different cultures

♚ What is a “wrongful termination”?

♚ what is a protected class?

♚ What are the signs you should look out for that indicate you might be about to lose your job?

♚ Common reasons people get fired

♚ Can social media posts get you fired?

♚ How to rant on social media (responsibly) after losing your job

Part two:

This part of the lesson focuses on personal experiences and how to best deal with it.

It includes a 16-slide google slide format presentation

In this lesson:

♚ All the different expressions that mean - You're Fired.

♚ Why is it relatively easy to fire an employee in the United States?

♚ What are the worst aspects of being fired and how to best deal with them?

♚ What actions to take (or not to take) immediately after getting fired?

♚ What to do on your last day of work?

♚ How to write a farewell email

♚ Facts to keep in mind if you are fired

♚ The positive aspects of being fired

Part three:

This part is a two-hour lesson which starts with an 8 -slide google slide format presentation, intended to prepare the students to answer the question “why were you fired?” in a future job interview and provide possible language to use.

It includes:

♚ should you bring up being fired in a job interview?

♚ What language should you use?

♚ Possible sentences you can use to explain being fired

Following the google slide format presentation is a role-play of 12 scenarios of employee (who has been fired from a previous job) and a potential employer. The students are given handouts with essential vocabulary and discussion points.

This role play is intended to prepare the students to answer the question “why were you fired” in a future job interview.

I hope you and your students enjoy this lesson and only ever come to know this topic as a lesson plan!

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