LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERSRECEIVING A VISITOR
Aug. 31, 2022
Level: Pre-intermediate (A2-B1)
Type of language: Business English
Tags: Meeting and Greeting People; Making Small Talk; Travel and Leisure; Socializing; Situation Based; Vocabulary and Grammar; Parts of Speech; Pronunciation; 16-18 Years Old; 18+ Years Old
Publication date: 08/31/2022
This updated lesson plan looks at the vocabulary needed and some of the issues surrounding receiving a visitor in a business situation. The lesson will give students the opportunity to listen to three people talking to visitors and they will read the diary of someone on a foreign business trip. The lesson touches on issues of cultural awareness and appropriate behavior. Exercises focus on related vocabulary, listening and reading skills and students will answer questions around 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 1 in American English.
- CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio 2 in American English.
- CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio 3 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 1 in British English.
- CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio 2 in British English.
- CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio 3 in British English.
AUDIO TRANSCRIPTS
Dialogue 1
Simon: Excuse me, can I ask if you are Mr. Al-Hamdi?
Mubarak: Yes, I am.
Simon: Great. I’m from Sunshine Energy. I’m here to meet you.
Mubarak: I’m pleased to meet you, sir.
Simon: Oh, please. Call me Simon.
Mubarak: Thank you, Simon. And I am Mubarak.
Simon: Pleased to meet you, Mubarak. Can I assist you with your bags?
Mubarak: Oh, no need. They’re not too heavy.
Simon: The car is this way. First, I will take you to the hotel. We have a reservation for you at The Buckingham, a very comfortable hotel next to the park. Then I’ll give you time to rest and unpack your bags. I’m sure you are tired from the flight.
Mubarak: That’s very kind of you. As you know, the flight was late, so I have been traveling for a long time. It’s very late at home.
Simon: Not a problem. I will leave you alone for a few hours, then we will go to eat this evening. There’s a great little Italian place just across the street.
Dialogue 2
Luis: Hello, I think you are waiting for me? My name is Luis Garcia.
Joe: Ah, Mr. Garcia. I’m glad you made it! I thought maybe you weren’t coming. I was expecting you 30 minutes ago. Was your train late?
Luis: Oh, I stopped to get some T-shirts for my kids. Look at this, it has a picture of a dog on it. It’s very funny.
Joe: (flatly) That’s great. Well, let’s get a taxi. I’m Joe Mason, by the way. I’ll be showing you around during your stay.
Luis: Can we get a coffee first? It’s very cold in your country and I’m tired.
Joe: Certainly, there’s a place just over here. Let’s go.
Luis: So, John, are you married?
Joe: Um… no, I’m not and my name is actually Joe, not John.
Luis: You’re lucky! Don’t get married. Women drive you crazy. I’m pleased to come here to this cold place just for a break from my wife, you know what I mean? All she does is talk about politics, all the time. She doesn’t stop.
Joe: (nervously) Ha ha, yes, I’m sure. What kind of coffee would you like?
Luis: It must be large and strong. Will they accept a credit card? I have no cash.
Joe: It’s OK. I will buy it for you.
Luis: You’re a great host. Thank you, John. So, do you have a girlfriend?
Dialogue 3
Sandra: It’s great to finally meet you face-to-face, Ahmed. I’m glad you could come.
Ahmed: Yes, it’s great to see your face without the computer screen, Sandra. And the food here looks really good. Thank you for bringing me.
Sandra: Oh, you’ll love it. Are you having the chicken for your main course?
Ahmed: Yes, have you had it before?
Sandra: It’s delicious. I nearly ordered the same, but I decided to have the pork instead.
Ahmed: Oh, OK.
Sandra: Do you want to order wine with the meal?
Ahmed: No, I don’t drink alcohol because of my religion.
Sandra: Oh, I’m so sorry. I didn’t know!
Ahmed: (with a smile) I don’t eat pork either.
Sandra: (flustered) Oh gosh, I’m so sorry. I can order something else …um…?
Ahmed: (laughs) It is my religion; it is not your religion. You should eat and drink what you want.
Sandra: Oh well, I will know next time. So, tell me about it, is there anything else that I should know…
Adapted from: https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/business-english/receiving-a-visitor. Accessed on March 23, 2026. LinguaHouse.com © 2008–2026. All rights reserved.
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