LESSON 4 (50 Minutes)
Professional Networking Role-Plays
Learning Objectives
Students will be able to:
- Participate in realistic networking situations
- Introduce themselves confidently
- Maintain longer conversations
- End conversations politely and professionally
Vocabulary Focus
Grammar Focus
Future Expressions
- I hope to work in marketing.
- I’m planning to improve my speaking skills.
- I’d like to learn more about project management.
Lesson Procedure
1. Warm-Up (5 Minutes)
Quick Review Quiz
Teacher asks:
- “What is a formal greeting?”
- “How do you ask about someone’s job?”
- “What can you say at the end of a conversation?”
2. Presentation (8 Minutes)
Teacher Script
“In professional networking, we should:
- speak clearly
- ask questions
- listen carefully
- show interest
- end conversations politely”
3. Teacher Modeling (7 Minutes)
Teacher and Volunteer Dialogue
Teacher:
“Good evening. I’m Ms. Reyes from Bright Academy.”
Student:
“Nice to meet you. I’m Kevin Morales from City Bank.”
Teacher:
“What department do you work in?”
Student:
“I work in customer service.”
Teacher:
“That’s interesting. What do you enjoy most about your work?”
Student:
“I enjoy helping customers solve problems.”
Teacher:
“It was nice speaking with you. Here’s my contact information.”
Student:
“Thank you. I hope we can stay connected.”
4. Role-Play Stations (15 Minutes)
Station 1: Job Fair
Students meet recruiters.
Station 2: Business Conference
Students discuss professional interests.
Station 3: Company Orientation
Students introduce themselves to new co-workers.
Station 4: Online Meeting
Students practice virtual introductions.
Teacher rotates and provides feedback.
5. Group Reflection (7 Minutes)
Students discuss:
- What expressions were easy?
- What expressions were difficult?
- How can networking help your career?
6. Final Assessment (6 Minutes)
Performance Task
Students perform a 1–2 minute networking role-play.
Rubric:
Total: 25 points
Extension Activities
Optional Writing Activity
Write a professional self-introduction email.
Example
Subject: Introduction
Good morning,
My name is Angela Cruz, and I recently joined the marketing department at Bright Solutions Company. I have experience in customer communication and social media management. I look forward to working with the team and learning from everyone.
Thank you.
Best regards,
Angela Cruz
Teacher Tips
- Encourage shy students with pair activities first.
- Correct errors gently during fluency activities.
- Focus on confidence and communication before perfect grammar.
- Model professional body language.
- Encourage eye contact and smiling.
Suggested Assessment Methods
Speaking Assessment
- pronunciation
- grammar accuracy
- confidence
- fluency
- interaction skills
Writing Assessment
- grammar
- organization
- vocabulary use
- professional tone
Suggested Materials
- Name tags
- Prompt cards
- Projector slides
- Whiteboard
- Printed role-play cards
- Timer
End of Module
Students should now be able to:
- introduce themselves professionally
- participate in networking conversations
- ask and answer professional questions
- maintain polite workplace communication
- interact confidently in professional settings
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