Warm-up Discussion (Speaking)
Discuss:
- What makes someone a good role model?
- Do people need role models to succeed in life?
- Are public figures better role models than people in our personal lives?
- Has one of your role models changed over time? Why?
- Should leaders always act as role models?
Key Vocabulary (Advanced)
Core Concepts
- role model → modelo a seguir
- influence → influencia
- integrity → integridad
- accountability → responsabilidad
- leadership qualities → cualidades de liderazgo
- ethical behaviour → conducta ética
- professional conduct → comportamiento profesional
- credibility → credibilidad
- inspiration → inspiración
- personal values → valores personales
Useful Collocations
- set a good example
- serve as a role model
- inspire confidence
- demonstrate leadership
- uphold strong values
- have a positive influence on others
- shape someone’s behaviour
- earn respect
Phrasal Verbs (Role Models Context)
- look up to
→ admirar, respetar
- Many employees look up to their manager.
- take after
→ parecerse a (en carácter)
- She takes after her mentor in her leadership style.
- live up to
→ estar a la altura de
- He struggles to live up to expectations.
- stand out
→ destacar
- She stands out as a role model in the organisation.
- step up
→ dar un paso al frente, asumir responsabilidad
- During the crisis, she stepped up and led the team.
- pass on
→ transmitir
- Good leaders pass on their knowledge to others.
- grow into
→ llegar a convertirse en
- He grew into a strong role model over time.
Idioms and Expressions
Related to Role Models & Leadership
- lead by example
→ predicar con el ejemplo
- Good managers lead by example.
- walk the talk
→ cumplir lo que se dice
- A true role model walks the talk.
- fill someone’s shoes
→ sustituir a alguien importante
- It will be hard to fill her shoes.
- raise the bar
→ elevar el nivel
- His work ethic raised the bar for the whole team.
- set the standard
→ establecer el estándar
- She set the standard for professional behaviour.
- be a guiding light
→ ser una guía/inspiración
- His mentor was a guiding light in his career.
Useful C1-Level Phrases
Giving Opinions
- A role model should embody the values they promote.
- True leadership is demonstrated through actions, not words.
- Role models can shape both professional and personal development.
- Not all successful people make good role models.
Nuanced Arguments
- While role models can inspire, blind admiration may limit critical thinking.
- The impact of a role model often depends on personal relevance.
- In professional environments, role models contribute to organisational culture.
Formal Academic Language
- From a professional standpoint, role models reinforce ethical standards.
- Their influence extends beyond performance to workplace morale.
- Effective role models foster motivation and accountability.
Mini Debate (Advanced Speaking)
Motion:
👉 “People should choose their role models carefully, as they strongly influence success.”
Group A: Agree
Group B: Disagree
Useful language:
- It is widely believed that…
- One could argue that…
- A crucial point is…
- Conversely…
- To sum up…
Writing Task (C1 Essay)
Essay Topic
“Some people believe that role models are essential for personal and professional success, while others think individuals should rely only on themselves. Discuss both views and give your opinion.”
Guidelines:
220–280 words
- Include:
- Introduction (define role models)
- Arguments for importance of role models
- Arguments for self-reliance
- Conclusion with your position
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