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""I am an online ESL teacher. please help me create a 50 minute lesson plan for the a student. Here is the context of our conversation so far. Use it as material for the lesson:

““Cześć James! Potrzebuję się przygotować do rozmowy kwalifikacyjnej którą mam w czwartek. Głównie to będzie rozmowa opierająca się o pytania z działu zarządzania kategorią, gdyż mam spotkanie w Lidlu. Myślałem, o 2-3 lekcjach

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James B.

15:33

Hello Jakub!

Thank you for getting in touch. I would be happy to help you prepare for your interview at Lidl.

During the 2-3 lessons we can focus on category management questions. I will help you practice typical interview questions, refine your answers and work on your overall confidence in speaking English.

Let’s get started and make sure you feel fully prepared and ready!

Warm greetings,
James

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James B.

15:34

Cześć Jakub,

Witam!

Dziękuję za kontakt. Chętnie pomogę Ci przygotować się do rozmowy kwalifikacyjnej w Lidlu.

Podczas 2-3 lekcji możemy skupić się na pytaniach dotyczących zarządzania kategorią. Pomogę Ci przećwiczyć typowe pytania podczas rozmowy kwalifikacyjnej, dopracować odpowiedzi i popracować nad ogólną pewnością siebie w mówieniu po angielsku.

Zacznijmy i upewnijmy się, że czujesz się w pełni przygotowany i gotowy!

Pozdrawiam serdecznie,
James

Preply

17:04

Congratulations! Jakub scheduled the first lesson: Monday, May 20, 16:00 - 16:50.

Send a friendly greeting to your student.

Before the lesson, ask about their learning goals to deliver an effective first lesson. Remind them to complete their English Placement Test: https://preply.com/edu/test/62e89379-86ed-4deb-8fca-cf5452790b95/?studentId=1097579

At lesson time, meet your student in the Preply virtual classroom for an easy video call and lesson notes.

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James B.

17:56

Welcome Jakub, and thank you for choosing me as your English tutor here on Preply.

To ensure our lessons are as effective and enjoyable as possible, please make sure to complete the English Placement Test using the link provided:


Thank you once again for choosing to learn with me. Please message me if you have any questions about the learning process. I’m here to support you every step of the way!

See you in class :)

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James B.

17:56

Witaj Jakub i dziękuję, że wybrałeś mnie na swojego korepetytora języka angielskiego w Preply.

Aby nasze lekcje były jak najbardziej efektywne i przyjemne, wypełnij test kwalifikacyjny z języka angielskiego, korzystając z podanego linku:


Jeszcze raz dziękuję za wybranie nauki ze mną. Jeśli masz jakiekolwiek pytania dotyczące procesu nauki, napisz do mnie. Jestem tutaj, aby wspierać Cię na każdym kroku!

Do zobaczenia na zajęciach :)

Sent

Yesterday

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Jakub P.

13:37

Cześć James, poznaj moje potrzeby edukacyjne związane z przedmiotem: Angielski.

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James B.

14:11

Dziękuję za podzielenie się ze mną swoimi potrzebami edukacyjnymi Jakub.

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James B.

16:04

Sorry, the wifi is not connecting.

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James B.

16:04

One moment Jakub

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Jakub P.

16:05

ok

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James B.

16:13

weigh up the options =to think carefully about the advantages or disadvantages

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James B.

17:00

Here is the link to the lesson material:


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James B.

17:00

Thank you Jakub! :)

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Jakub P.

18:31

Thank you James

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Jakub P.

18:32

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### ESL Lesson Plan: Preparing for a Job Interview in Category Management

Objective:
By the end of this lesson, Jakub will feel more confident answering typical category management interview questions in English and improve his overall interview skills.

Time: 50 minutes

Materials Needed:
- List of common interview questions related to category management
- Sample answers and key phrases
- Role-play scenarios

### Lesson Structure

#### 1. Warm-up (5 minutes)
Objective: Create a comfortable learning environment and set the tone for the lesson.

Activities:
- Greet Jakub warmly.
- Briefly discuss his overall feeling about the upcoming interview and his specific areas of concern.

Example Questions:
- How are you feeling about the interview on Thursday?
- Are there any specific topics or questions you are worried about?

#### 2. Review of Category Management Concepts (10 minutes)
Objective: Refresh key terminology and concepts related to category management.

Activities:
- Brief review of key terms and concepts relevant to category management.
- Discuss any terms that Jakub found challenging during his preparation.

Example Concepts:
- Category strategy
- Market analysis
- Supply chain management
- Vendor negotiation

#### 3. Practicing Common Interview Questions (20 minutes)
Objective: Help Jakub formulate clear, concise, and confident responses to typical interview questions.

Activities:
- Present typical category management interview questions.
- Discuss elements of strong responses, including structure, key phrases, and supporting examples.
- Role-play: Jakub answers questions as though he’s in an interview, and you provide feedback on his responses.

Sample Questions:
1. Can you tell me about your experience with category management?
2. How do you approach market analysis to understand consumer needs in a specific category?
3. Describe a time when you had to negotiate with a vendor to improve terms or pricing.
4. How do you balance the need for variety in a product category with the need for standardization?
5. What strategies do you use to improve the supply chain efficiency for a product category?

#### 4. Role-playing the Entire Interview (10 minutes)
Objective: Simulate an entire interview session to build Jakub’s confidence and fluency.

Activities:
- Conduct a mock interview focusing on category management-related questions.
- Provide feedback on Jakub’s answers, body language, and overall performance.

Role-play setup:
- You: Interviewer at Lidl.
- Jakub: Candidate for category management position.

#### 5. Feedback and Improvement (5 minutes)
Objective: Provide constructive feedback and areas of improvement.

Activities:
- Summarize Jakub’s strengths and areas for improvement.
- Highlight any mispronunciations, grammatical errors, or unclear points.
- Discuss strategies for improvement and suggest homework or extra practice, if necessary.

Feedback Points:
- Clear and concise communication
- Confidence and body language
- Specificity in answers with relevant examples

#### 6. Homework and Wrap-up (5 minutes)
Objective: Assign homework to reinforce learning and prepare for the next session.

Activities:
- Suggest that Jakub practice responses to additional interview questions.
- Recommend reading materials or resources related to category management.
- Encourage Jakub to record his responses to review his progress.

Homework:
- Write out answers to 3 additional category management-related questions.
- Practice speaking them aloud and focus on improving any specific issues mentioned during the feedback session.

Wrap-up Discussion:
- Ask Jakub how he feels after the session and if he has any questions.
- Set expectations for the next lesson and remind him to practice his responses.

Closing:
- Thank Jakub for his hard work and wish him luck for the upcoming interview.
- Confirm the date and time for the next session.

—

By following this lesson structure, you can ensure that Jakub will be well-prepared for his interview at Lidl, with focused practice on category management-related questions, valuable feedback, and confidence-building activities.
Great. Provide a teacher’s script with notes, prompts and relevant script dialogue needed for the lesson.
### ESL Lesson Plan Script: Preparing for a Job Interview in Category Management

Objective:
By the end of this lesson, Jakub will feel more confident answering typical category management interview questions in English and improve his overall interview skills.

Time: 50 minutes

Materials Needed:
- List of common interview questions related to category management
- Sample answers and key phrases
- Role-play scenarios

### Teacher’s Script

#### 1. Warm-up (5 minutes)
Objective: Create a comfortable learning environment and set the tone for the lesson.

Script:
- “Hi Jakub! How are you today?”
- [Wait for response]
- “Are you feeling ready to dive into some interview prep?”
- [Wait for response]
- “Great! Let’s make sure you feel as confident as possible for your interview on Thursday.”

Prompts:
- “Do you have any particular concerns or areas you’d like to focus on today?”
- “Is there any specific terminology or concept you’d like to review before we start?”

#### 2. Review of Category Management Concepts (10 minutes)
Objective: Refresh key terminology and concepts related to category management.

Script:
- “Let’s do a quick review of some key category management concepts to make sure we’re on the same page.”
- “Can you explain what ‘category strategy’ means?”
- [Wait for response; provide clarification if needed: “Category strategy refers to the long-term plan for managing a product category, including product selection, pricing, and promotions.”]
- “How about ‘market analysis’? Can you tell me what that involves?”
- [Wait for response; provide clarification if needed: “Market analysis involves studying consumer needs, market trends, and competitor strategies to make informed decisions.”]

Notes:
- Be ready to provide definitions and examples.
- Use visuals or diagrams if necessary to clarify points.

Prompts:
- “What strategies do you use for ‘supply chain management’?”
- “Can you give an example of ‘vendor negotiation’ from your past experience?”

#### 3. Practicing Common Interview Questions (20 minutes)
Objective: Help Jakub formulate clear, concise, and confident responses to typical interview questions.

Script:
- “Now let’s practice some common interview questions that you might face at Lidl. I’ll ask the question, and you try to answer as if it’s the real interview.”
- Question 1: “Can you tell me about your experience with category management?”
- [Wait for response; provide feedback like: “Good start! Remember to mention specific projects or achievements.”]
- Question 2: “How do you approach market analysis to understand consumer needs in a specific category?”
- [Wait for response; provide feedback like: “Excellent! Try to be a bit more specific about the tools or methods you use.”]
- Question 3: “Describe a time when you had to negotiate with a vendor to improve terms or pricing.”
- [Wait for response; provide feedback like: “Great example! Consider adding what the outcome was and how it benefited your company.”]

Notes:
- Praise specific elements of Jakub’s answers.
- Offer constructive feedback for improvement.
- Encourage the use of STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) technique.

Prompts:
- “What was the impact of this action?”
- “How did you measure the success of this strategy?”

#### 4. Role-playing the Entire Interview (10 minutes)
Objective: Simulate an entire interview session to build Jakub’s confidence and fluency.

Script:
- “Now we’ll do a mock interview. I’ll be the interviewer from Lidl, and you will be the candidate. Ready?”
- [Wait for response]
- “Let’s begin. Good afternoon, Jakub. Thank you for coming in today. Can you start by telling me a bit about yourself and your experience with category management?”
- [Wait for response; provide feedback as needed]
- “Next, how do you handle challenges when balancing the need for product variety with the need for standardization?”
- [Wait for response; provide feedback as needed]
- “Can you describe a successful project where you improved supply chain efficiency?”
- [Wait for response; provide feedback as needed]

Notes:
- Stay in character to provide a realistic interview experience.
- Offer feedback on content, fluency, and non-verbal communication.

Prompts:
- “What steps did you take to resolve this issue?”
- “How did your efforts benefit the team or the company?”

#### 5. Feedback and Improvement (5 minutes)
Objective: Provide constructive feedback and areas of improvement.

Script:
- “Great job, Jakub! Now let’s go over some feedback.”
- “You did well with [highlight specific strengths]. Keep that up!”
- “Here are a few areas to focus on improving: [mention any grammar issues, pronunciation errors, or areas where answers could be more detailed].”
- “Overall, you’re on the right track. Just remember to stay calm and clear.”

Notes:
- Balance positive feedback with constructive criticism.
- Be specific about what needs improvement and how to achieve it.

Prompts:
- “Try to incorporate more specific examples in your responses.”
- “Focus on speaking more slowly and clearly.”

#### 6. Homework and Wrap-up (5 minutes)
Objective: Assign homework to reinforce learning and prepare for the next session.

Script:
- “For homework, I’d like you to write out answers to three additional interview questions and practice speaking them aloud.”
- “Here are the questions: [provide questions].”
- “Also, review any key terminology or concepts we discussed today.”
- “Do you have any questions before we wrap up?”
- [Wait for response]
- “Thank you for your hard work today, Jakub. I’m confident you’ll do great on Thursday.”
- “See you at our next session!”

Prompts:
- “How do you feel about your progress today?”
- “Is there anything specific you’d like to focus on in our next lesson?”

Closing:
- “Thanks again, Jakub. Have a great day!”

—

By following this structured script, you can ensure that Jakub gets focused practice on category management-related questions, receives valuable feedback, and gains confidence for his upcoming interview.
Great. Expand the lesson plan script please.
### Expanded ESL Lesson Plan Script: Preparing for a Job Interview in Category Management

Objective:
By the end of this lesson, Jakub will feel more confident answering typical category management interview questions in English and improve his overall interview skills.

Time: 50 minutes

Materials Needed:
- List of common interview questions related to category management
- Sample answers and key phrases
- Role-play scenarios
- Notes on STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result)

### Teacher’s Script

#### 1. Warm-up (5 minutes)
Objective: Create a comfortable learning environment and set the tone for the lesson.

Script:
- “Hi Jakub! How are you today?”
- [Wait for response]
- “Are you feeling ready to dive into some interview prep?”
- [Wait for response]
- “Great! Let’s make sure you feel as confident as possible for your interview on Thursday.”

Prompts:
- “Do you have any particular concerns or areas you’d like to focus on today?”
- “Is there any specific terminology or concept you’d like to review before we start?”

Notes:
- Warmly engage with Jakub’s responses to build rapport and ease any nervousness.

#### 2. Review of Category Management Concepts (10 minutes)
Objective: Refresh key terminology and concepts related to category management.

Script:
- “Let’s do a quick review of some key category management concepts to make sure we’re on the same page.”
- “Can you explain what ‘category strategy’ means?”
- [Wait for response; provide clarification if needed: “Category strategy refers to the long-term plan for managing a product category, including product selection, pricing, and promotions.”]
- “How about ‘market analysis’? Can you tell me what that involves?”
- [Wait for response; provide clarification if needed: “Market analysis involves studying consumer needs, market trends, and competitor strategies to make informed decisions.”]
- “What strategies do you use for supply chain management?”
- [Wait for response; provide clarification if needed: “Supply chain management focuses on optimizing the flow of goods, from suppliers to customers, to improve efficiency and reduce costs.”]
- “Can you give an example of vendor negotiation from your past experience?”
- [Wait for response; provide clarification if needed: “Vendor negotiation involves discussing terms and agreements with suppliers to achieve the best possible conditions for your company.”]

Notes:
- Be ready to provide definitions and examples.
- Use visuals or diagrams if necessary to clarify points.

Prompts:
- “Why is supply chain management important in category management?”
- “How do you measure the success of a market analysis?”

#### 3. Practicing Common Interview Questions (20 minutes)
Objective: Help Jakub formulate clear,""