During today’s English lesson, you are going to learn more about small business ideas.
We will use:
- “Would” to talk about something that is possible but depends on certain conditions
- “Could” is often used to talk about something that is possible, but not certain
Let’s get started
Schema Activation #1: Quizziz (20 Mins)
Task1A
Do you know what the parts of the speech are?
Sometimes students don’t know what nouns, pronouns, adverbs or conjunctions are
- Watch this Tik Tok video first
- Ready to take the quiz
Pre-Task #1: Small Business Ideas (40 Mins)
Task1A
Check these business ideas
Gerund as a Subject
- I would install low-cost solar panels – Installing solar panels is a profitable business
- I would install low-cost solar panels – Solar panels installation is a profitable business
- I would provide wind turbine maintenance – I choose providing wind turbine maintenance
- I would provide wind turbine maintenance – I choose wind turbine maintenance
Now answer these questions with a partner
- Which idea would you choose if you had to pick one?
- Which idea would you find more challenging?
- Which idea would require the largest initial investment?
- Which of these businesses could be started with minimal capital?
- Which business would require the most specialized skills or training?
- Which business idea would have the most competition in the market?
- Which of these businesses would require the most equipment or technology?
- Which of these businesses could be started with no employees?
- Which of these ideas wouldn’t require a physical office or dedicated workspace?
Be ready to speak about them.
Pre-Task #2: Why I choose this Idea (30 Mins)
Task2A
Read the text and pay attention to the details
My name is Alex Carter, and I started BrightTech Solutions, a small business specializing in smart lighting installations.
We are a team of five passionate professionals who believe in making homes and offices more energy-efficient and convenient.
I chose this idea because smart lighting is easy to install and does not require expensive certifications. Many products are plug-and-play, which means we can set them up quickly for customers.
The demand of smart lightning products is high, as both homeowners and businesses want to save energy and improve their lighting experience.
With smart lighting, people can control their lights using their phones, schedules, or even voice commands. This technology makes life easier and helps reduce electricity bills.
By focusing on this market, BrightTech Solutions provides affordable and efficient lighting upgrades to customers who want to modernize their spaces.
Task2B
write true or false to categorize the sentences
Task3C
Check the transcription and figure out the word
| /smɔːl/ | /ˈbɪz.nɪs/ |
| /hoʊm/ | /tiːm/ |
| /bɪˈkəz/ | /ˈlaɪ.tɪŋ/ |
| /dɪˈmɑːnd/ | /seɪv/ |
| /foʊn/ | /rɪˈduːs/ |
| /ˈfoʊ.kəs/ | /speɪs/ |
| /prəˈvaɪd/ | /ˈskedʒ.uːl/ |
| /ɪmˈpruːv/ | /rɪˈkwaɪr/ |
| /ɪkˈspen.sɪv/ | /ˈen.ɚ.dʒi/ |
Break (30 Mins)
Task3A
Take some time off and be back on time
Main Task: Do you have what It Takes?
Task4A
Pair up and answer the questions based on a small business idea you have
- Do you like having a stable job with a fixed salary, or are you okay with not knowing how much money you will make?
- Do you prefer working by yourself and setting your own goals, or do you like having a clear structure and direction from others?
- Do you motivate yourself to work, or do you need someone else to tell you what to do and when?
- Are you comfortable doing many different tasks, or do you like to focus on one job?
- How do you feel about putting in time and money for something that might not make money right away?
- do you like being a leader and making decisions for a team, or do you prefer following the instructions of others?
- Do you enjoy talking to people and selling your ideas, or do you like working quietly in the background?
- Are you willing to take full responsibility for both good and bad results, or do you prefer sharing the responsibility with others?
