ESL WORKSHEET - Ethics and conduct

LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS

EXIT INTERVIEWS

LinguaHouse

Dec. 28, 2021

Level: Intermediate (B1-B2)
Type of language: Business English
Tags: Behavior, Feelings and Emotions; Society and Change; Human Resources (HR); Ethics and Conduct; Companies and Jobs; Challenges; Meetings; Article Based; Phrasal Verbs
Publication date: 12/28/2021

This lesson is based on an article looking at why and how to conduct an effective exit interview and a listening task where students have to listen to an exit interview taking place. Exercises focus on related vocabulary, phrasal verbs, reading skills, and listening skills. Students will have the opportunity to discuss issues related to the topic. (by Joe Wilson)

• CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in American English.
• CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in American English.
• CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio in American English.
• CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in British English.
• CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in British English.
• CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio in British English.

AUDIO TRANSCRIPT

Pedro: Hi Trevor, I’m Pedro. We met before; I work for HR. Welcome to your exit interview. Take a seat.
Trevor: Thank you.
Pedro: Now, obviously, you know Charmaine, your manager …
Charmaine: Hi Trevor.
Trevor: (a little puzzled) Hi.
Pedro: So, Trevor, I wanted to kick off the interview with a few questions about your plans. You’re moving on in about ten days. Is that right?
Trevor: Yes, I’m going to take on a management position, which is what I really want to do.
Pedro: And was it because we weren’t offering you a management position that you decided that you didn’t want to stay on with us?
Trevor: Well, yes, I suppose in part it was that. I mean, obviously, Charmaine is the manager, and she’s been in her role for ten years now.
Charmaine: Eleven, actually.
Trevor: (awkwardly) OK, so eleven, and she seems happy and comfortable. And why wouldn’t she? It’s a great position. So, it seemed like a good idea to search for other possibilities.
Charmaine: Are you saying that because I haven’t had a promotion, that is stopping you from getting one? Is that what you're getting at?
Trevor: Um, not particularly. It just seems as though if I want to get into management, it’s a role I should grow into in a different company.
Charmaine: But you think that I’m stopping you from getting promoted?
Pedro: I feel we should avoid discussing your career, Charmaine, and focus more on Trevor’s future.
Trevor: It’s just that I didn’t feel as though there was much possibility for promotion here. It's not to do with you, Charmaine.
Charmaine: Are you saying that I didn’t give you any opportunities?
Pedro: Probably better if we focus on the more positive experiences with the job. We’re not here to attack you, Trevor…
Trevor: Why are we here?
Pedro: It’s really just an informal chat about what you did and didn’t like about your time with us.
Charmaine: And you obviously didn’t like that you weren’t given any opportunities.
Pedro: Charmaine, you need to stop bringing up the negatives …
Trevor: It wasn’t even a negative; it was just an observation. I think others would agree with me.
Charmaine: So you’ve been talking with other people in the team about there being no opportunities because I haven’t been given a promotion?
Pedro: (annoyed) Charmaine, will you knock it off?
Trevor: How much longer is this interview going to be?

Adapted from: https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/business-english/exit-interviews. Accessed on December 9, 2025. LinguaHouse.com © 2008–2025. All rights reserved.