COMPANY VOCABULARY ESL LESSON PLAN
OVERVIEW & OBJECTIVES
This company vocabulary ESL lesson offers engaging activities, PDF worksheets, and digital materials designed for pre-intermediate A2 students. In this lesson, students will:
Explore and discuss company-related vocabulary using examples of real and fictional companies.
Expand their vocabulary with terms related to company values, workspaces, and industries.
Watch a video about Hershey, identifying key company features and values.
Practice describing company profiles through guided activities and discussions.
Present and discuss their own company ideas, using key vocabulary in context.
PREVIEW & DISCUSSION
Students begin this vocabulary ESL lesson on companies the lesson by exploring information about BrightMind Tutoring, presented in a visually engaging website-style format. They read about the company’s location, size, industry, products, values, and workspace. Using this information, they complete a table summarizing key details about the company. Next, students fill in descriptive sentences about BrightMind Tutoring by selecting appropriate adjectives, reinforcing vocabulary like “state-of-the-art,” “innovative,” and “proud.” Finally, students discuss warm-up questions about chocolate companies, their favorite types of chocolate, and what they know about The Hershey Company to build interest in the upcoming video.
VIEWING ACTIVITY
Students watch a video introducing Hershey as more than a chocolate company—highlighting its creative workspaces, rich history, global presence, and exciting attractions like ice-skating bears. In the first activity, students identify six key features mentioned in the video, such as Hershey being a town, a company, and an amusement park. Next, they match ideas from the video with correct sentence endings, focusing on company values like collaboration and creativity. In the final task, students choose the correct options to complete statements, reinforcing vocabulary and key details from the video.
DISCUSSION & COMPANY DESCRIPTIONS
After watching the video, students discuss their impressions of Hershey. They answer questions about what they find appealing about working for Hershey and share whether they would like to work for a similar company. Students also share experiences (or aspirations) related to visiting a chocolate factory. In the second part of the follow-up, students practice using verbs like “manufacture,” “export,” and “develop” to describe various fictional companies. They complete sentences with the correct verbs in context and identify companies based on descriptions provided.
COMPANY PROFILES: PRESENTATION PRACTICE
Students apply what they’ve learned by creating and presenting their own company profiles. In Option A, students choose a type of company (real, dream, or imagined) and complete a detailed profile, including location, size, values, and workspace. They then present their profiles to a partner or the teacher and answer follow-up questions. Alternatively, in Option B, students discuss topics like the pros and cons of working for large versus small companies, industries they are interested in, or companies that import and export products. In both options, students practice using key company vocabulary and verbs to describe and discuss companies.
BENEFITS OF USING THIS COMPANY VOCABULARY ESL LESSON
This company vocabulary ESL lesson plan provides teachers with an engaging, easy-to-use framework for teaching business-related vocabulary. Students practice real-world language skills through reading, listening, and speaking activities that are interactive and relevant. The lesson combines structured tasks with creative discussions to help students retain vocabulary. Teachers benefit from the clear layout and adaptable tasks, which can be customized to suit individual class needs. By the end of the lesson, students gain confidence using practical business English in meaningful ways.
VIDEO DESCRIPTION
Hershey isn’t just about chocolate—it’s a town, a park, and a place full of creative, passionate people bringing sweetness to the world. With fun workspaces, exciting attractions (yes, even ice-skating bears), and 120 years of history, Hershey is where collaboration and innovation meet.
LESSON ACTIVITIES
- SPEAKING: Business, Companies, Hershey, Chocolate, Workspaces, Collaboration, Values
- VIEWING: Ticking Words, Idea Matching, Choosing Correct Options
- VOCABULARY: Company Profile & Description Related Vocabulary
- GRAMMAR: Subject / Verb Agreement (Present Simple)
- ADDITIONAL: Company Profile Presentation, Quiz & Review, Lesson Reflection
LESSON TOPICS
Business, Hershey, Chocolate, Companies, Workspaces, Collaboration, Values