How to help employees disconnect from work

Welcome to this ESL lesson plan focusing on the theme of Business and the economy. In this lesson, students will delve into a particularly interesting topic known as “The right to disconnect.” Essentially, this term refers to a worker’s ability to take time away from work and opt out of any work-related communication through electronic channels, such as emails or other messages, during non-work hours. This concept has developed as a result of the widespread use of technology and its impact on individuals’ lifestyles.

During this lesson, students will have the opportunity to read an informative article and gain new knowledge about this topic. They will also learn key language and vocabulary structures that will allow them to converse about this topic thoughtfully and insightfully. This lesson focuses on strengthening crucial skills such as reading, speaking, collaboration, and critical thinking.

It is worth noting that if utilized as a flipped ESL lesson, this lesson should take a minimum of 90 minutes to complete effectively. However, it is also possible to extend the lesson up to 3 hours by splitting it into two 90-minute sessions or breaking it down as needed to suit the audience, such as university students or professionals. Additionally, while this lesson is aimed primarily at intermediate and upper-intermediate English language learners, its adaptable nature ensures that it can be easily tailored to cater to mixed-level classes.