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English C1Social & Global Issues90 min

Work Smarter, Not Harder – Productivity and Efficiency Hacks

Work Smarter, Not Harder – Productivity and Efficiency Hacks is a 90-minute English C1 lesson plan built around social & global issues. - for Adults & Teenagers

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About this lesson

​This ready-to-use C1-level ESL lesson plan on productivity and efficiency helps advanced English learners explore strategies for working smarter, not harder. Through real-life contexts, practical vocabulary, and engaging speaking activities, it’s ideal for teachers aiming to enhance their students’ business communication skills and fluency at the advanced level.

Learning outcomes

  • 01Critical Thinking
  • 02Conversation, Debate
  • 03Listening comprehension
  • 04Reading comprehension
  • 05Writing, Vocabulary

The Most Underrated Productivity Hack and How I used it.

Skills and tags

VocabularyReadingVideoConversationAdultsTeenagersEnglish C1Social & Global Issues

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