The topic of business ethics has become increasingly relevant in today's interconnected world. As societies evolve and new challenges emerge, our understanding must deepen accordingly. This passage invites you to critically examine various aspects, consider multiple viewpoints, and articulate nuanced arguments. The vocabulary and structures presented here will enable sophisticated discussion.
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Business Ethics
B2en40 min
What you'll learn
- Talk about business ethics with confidence.
- Read and understand passages about business ethics.
Tips for this lesson
- Repeat new words out loud several times.
- Try to use today's vocabulary in your own sentences.
- Don't worry about mistakes — they help you learn!
Step 1 of 10
1Warm-up
Vocabulary
Learn the following words and repeat after your tutor.
colleague/ˈkɒliːɡ/noun
deadline/ˈdedlaɪn/noun
negotiate/nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪt/verb
proposal/prəˈpəʊzl/noun
business/business/noun
discuss/dɪˈskʌs/verb
Step 2 of 10
2Vocabulary
Vocabulary in Context
Study each word and its example. Try to use it in your own sentence.
- colleague/ˈkɒliːɡ/noun
- deadline/ˈdedlaɪn/noun
- negotiate/nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪt/verb
- proposal/prəˈpəʊzl/noun
- business/business/noun
- discuss/dɪˈskʌs/verb
Step 3 of 10
3Reading
Business Ethics
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions below.
Comprehension
1.What is the main idea of this passage?
2.Why is this topic important?
3.What should you do with the new vocabulary?
Step 4 of 10
4Fill the blanks
Practice Conversation
Complete the dialogue with your own answers.
Teacher
Let's talk about business ethics. What do you think?
Student
I think business ethics is very interesting.
Teacher
Can you tell me more? Give me an example.
Student
For example, I often...
Teacher
That's great! How about in your daily life?
Student
In my daily life, I...
Step 5 of 10
5Read aloud
Read Aloud
Read your lines aloud with your tutor. Pay attention to pronunciation.
A conversation about business ethics.
You: student · Tutor: tutor
Teacher
Today we're discussing business ethics. What's your experience with it?
Student
Well, I've always been interested in business ethics. I think it's quite relevant.
Teacher
Can you elaborate on why you find it relevant?
Student
Certainly. In my opinion, business ethics affects our daily lives in many ways.
Teacher
That's a good point. Would you say it's more positive or negative?
Student
I'd say it has both positive and negative aspects. On one hand...
Step 6 of 10
6Q&A drill
Comprehension Questions
Match each question with the correct answer.
- Q1What is business ethics about?A____________
- Q2Why is this topic useful?A____________
- Q3How can you practise this at home?A____________
- Q4What should you remember from this lesson?A____________
Step 7 of 10
7Fill the blanks
Extended Practice
Fill in the blanks with appropriate words or phrases.
Teacher
Have you ever thought about business ethics?
Student
Yes, I have. I believe that ___
Teacher
Interesting. What would you change about it?
Student
I would change ___
Teacher
And why is that important to you?
Student
It's important because ___
Step 8 of 10
8Word order
Word Order
Put the words in the correct order to make a sentence.
Example
English.learningamI→I am learning English.
- Sentence 1Tap the words below to build the sentence.
- Sentence 2Tap the words below to build the sentence.
- Sentence 3Tap the words below to build the sentence.
Step 9 of 10
9Picture prompts
Picture Discussion
Look at the images and answer the questions.
Ex. What can you see in this picture?
#1Describe what you see in this picture about business ethics.
#2What is happening in this image?
#3How does this picture relate to today's topic?
Step 10 of 10
10Speak freely
Discussion
Discuss these questions with your tutor. Try to give detailed answers.
- 1.What are the advantages and disadvantages of business ethics?
- 2.How has business ethics changed in recent years?
- 3.What advice would you give someone learning about business ethics?
- 4.How is business ethics different in your country compared to English-speaking countries?