Jobs
Introduction
You are about to start the theme: Jobs.
It is about the world of work!
How are you going to practise?
You are going to practise your writing, reading, listening and speaking skills.
You will visit websites, play games, do exercises and listen to stories.
What are you going to do?
You are going to read, listen, speak and write about the world of work.
By practising a lot your English will improve!
Need help?
Use the toolbox if you need help. Here you will find (new) words and expressions. You will also find help for grammar and pronunciation.
Have fun!
Getting started
You have just started the theme Jobs.
You will find different things to watch, to listen to, to read and of course to do.
There are videos, recordings, pictures, photos, texts and assignments.
There are different types of assignments. Some of them you have to do on your own, others you are doing in a group.
At the end of those group assignments you are going to discuss the answers in your group. Some assignment will be checked by the computer.
Need to know
Definition
How would you describe the word 'job'? The following description is given on simple Wikipedia.
Finish the sentences by filling in the empty spaces with the words, write them down in your notebook.
Choose from the following words:
- dermatologist's job
- earn money
- taxi driver's job
- teacher's job
- an employer
- washing up
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A job can mean "some work that has to be done", for example: there are jobs to be done in the house: ...1... , mending things that are broken, etc. A job can also mean: work that a person does to ...2... . The word "job" may be used when a person works for someone else " ...3... " who pays them for the work. For example, a ...4... is to teach children or adults. A ...5... is to drive people in a taxi. A firefighter rescues people from burning buildings and puts out fires. A ...6... is to diagnose and treat skin diseases.
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Do you know the following jobs? Find the right name for the right image.
- Park ranger
- Teacher
- Journalist
- Explorer
- Pilot
- Hairdresser
- Veterinarian
- Tour guide
- Nurse
- Lawyer
- Chef
Can do
In this theme you will focus on the following 'can do' statements.
Listening
- You can understand words and basic sentences that have something to do with Jobs.
Reading
- You can understand words and basic sentences in a simple story about Jobs.
Having a conversation
- You can join a simple conversation when the conversational partner is willing to speak slowly, repeats the sentences, formulates the words and helps you formulate what you're trying to say.
- You can ask and answer simple questions that have something to do with the theme Jobs.
Speaking
- You can use simple phrases and sentences about the theme Jobs.
Writing
- You can write a short, simple story or an e-mail that has something to do with the theme Jobs.
To do
In this theme you are going to do the following things:
- Listen to people who are talking about jobs and apply for a job.
- Read about jobs.
- Write an email about jobs, your dream job.
- Talk about a job interview, your dream job.
But you don't have to be able to do this right away!
If you take the following steps (lessons) you'll find out what you need to know!
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Lesson
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Titel
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Activiteit
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1
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Choosing between jobs
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Listen to people who are talking about their dream job and answer questions about it.
Read job advertisements and speak and write about your dreamjob.
Grammar: active and passive.
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2
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Changing jobs
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Listen, read about jobs and changing jobs.
write a job advertisement and have a discussion about jobs.
Grammar: active and passive.
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3
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Talking about jobs
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Listen, read, speak and write about job descripitions.
Grammar: if and when.
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4
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Applying for a job
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Listen, read and speak about applying for a job. Write a dialogue of a job interview.
Grammar: 'grammar test'.
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Lessons
Below are the four lessons that belong to this topic.
Make your choice.
Vocabulary Jobs
Here you can find the vocabulary lists with sentences (chunks) that accompany this theme.
These lists will also be used in the diagnostic test. Talk to your teacher about when you will learn these lists.
Tip
There are many ways to study vocabulary. You can read the words aloud or copy them.
Click in StudioWozzol on the red arrow for the options.
Finishing touch
You've finished the lessons for the theme Jobs.
Now it is time for the Finishing touch.
Here you will find three extra reading or speaking assignments.
Choose one or two of the assignments and work together with a classmate.
When you are finished you will make the diagnostic test and fill in the evaluation.
Good luck!
Project A: Current job
Tell a classmate about your current job as a student
(if you don't have a side job).
- How did you find and get the job?
- Did you have to do a job interview?
- Do you think you get paid well?
- Do you have nice colleagues?
- What do you like and dislike about your boss?
- Do you get something extra for Christmas?
- What are the pros and cons of your job?
Below you will see ten questions about work.
Choose five questions together with a classmate.
Find the answers together and prepare a conversation about these questions.
- At what age do people usually begin to work in your country?
- A what age do people usually retire in your country?
- Do you think women can have the same jobs as men?
- Do you think it is more important to make a lot of money or to enjoy your job?
- Would you like to do the same job all your life? Why? Why not?
- Do you think people over 65 can still work?
- What are the qualities a good boss should have?
- Do you think you could become a workaholic?
- Why are some jobs more popular than others?
- What do you think is the most interesting and the most boring job?
Project B: Application form
Employers often ask applicants to complete an application form before they come for an interview.
Download and fill in the application form.
Make a copy of the worksheet in your own account (File - Make a copy ...) or download the worksheet (File - Download as).
Finished filling out the form?
Discuss the completed form with a classmate or your teacher.
Project C: To do or not to do
You and a classmate are going to make a list of things you can and cannot do during job interviews.
Download the application form and complete the table further.
Make a copy of the worksheet in your own account (File - Make a copy ...) or download the worksheet (File - Download as).
Ready?
Compare your list with the list of a classmate.
Did you write down the same things?
Discuss the differences and ask your teacher for feedback.
D-Test
Test your knowledge. Make the diagnostic test.
What did you learn?
You started this theme you with a test in the section Need to know.
- Do this test again.
- Are your results better than the first time?
At the end of each lesson you answered evaluation questions. Use these answers to answer the following questions:
- What new things did you learn?
- Which assignment was the best one to learn from?
- Are you able to do what you have to do?
Timing
In the introduction of each double period there is an indication of the amount of time you need to do the activity.
- What do you think of this timing?
Group work
- What do you think of working in a group?
- Did every group member do the same amount of work?
