15.3 Talking about jobs - tto123

15.3 Talking about jobs - tto123

Talking about jobs

Introduction

The subject of this period is talking about jobs.

Discuss the following questions with a classmate:

  • Have you ever heard people complaining about their job? Who? Why?
  • What do you think 911 operators do at work?
    (911 is an emergency number, like 112 in the Netherlands).
  • Write a list of at least three duties you think 911 operators have.

Step

Activity

Aim

Time

 

Introduction

Find out what you already know.

10

Step 1

Listening
Describing jobs

You can understand a podcast about jobs and answer questions about it.

15

Step 2

Reading
Sara and Sean’s jobs

You can understand texts about job descripitions and write questions about them.

15

Step 3

Vocabulary

You can understand and use a vocabulary about jobs.

15

Step 4

Grammar
if or when

You can understand and use if or when.

15

Step 5

Speaking
Speak up

You can describe jobs.

10

Step 6

Writing
An article describing a job

You can write an article describing a job.

15

Step 7

Evaluation

Reflect on what you have learnt.

05

Step 8

Extra
9 to 5

Listen to the song.

  

Step 1 - Listening

Describing jobs

You are going to listen to a podcast in which the presentors Rob and Adam read out the reactions of their listeners.

  • Listen to the podcast and do assignment 1.
  • Read the statements.
  • Listen again and do assignment 2.

Assignment 1

Download the worksheet and fill in the grid (on your own) and discuss the answers in your group.
Make a copy of the worksheet in your own account (File - Make a copy ...) or download the worksheet (File - Download as).

Statements

  1. Carolina is positive about her job.
  2. Umi really likes her job.
  3. Umi lives with her employer.
  4. Umi thinks her job will be only temporary.
  5. Rony thinks his job is sometimes boring.
  6. Alexman does one job.
  7. Alexman works part time shifts.
  8. Alexman once served 360 customers a day.
  9. This podcast is made for people who are learning English.
  10. The podcast is available on facebook.

Step 2 - Reading

Sara and Sean’s jobs

You are going to read two texts about Sara and Sean’s jobs.

  • Read the two texts and do assignment 1.
  • Read the two texts again and do assignment 2 and 3.

Assignment 1

Download the worksheet and fill in the grid (on your own) and discuss the answers in your group.
Make a copy of the worksheet in your own account (File - Make a copy ...) or download the worksheet (File - Download as).

Text: Sara and Sean’s jobs

Text 1

Text 2

911 operator

Sara Lewis is a 911 operator.

She is responsible for answering the phone when people call 911.

People call 911 when there is an emergency, which can be a fire, a traffic accident, or a medical emergency.

People who are 911 operators, like Sara, have to work hard and carefully, because sometimes people’s lives depend on their help.

Processing 911 calls is more complicated than you might think.

When you call the number, the operator asks your name, your telephone number, and your address.

As an operator you therefore need to be very precise and quick.

The operator listens to your problem.

Then he or she reads the information back to you.

Next, the operator calls the emergency worker who is able to help you; if you are reporting a crime, such as a burglary, the operator will call the police department; if you report a fire the operator will call the nearest fire department; if you report a medical emergency the operator will call an ambulance service.

Depending on the emergency, the police, a team of firefighters, or an emergency medical team will then be on their way to the scene.

One Man, 52 Jobs

After graduating from college, Sean Aiken knew he would need to find a job soon. The problem was that he wasn't sure what kind of work he wanted to do. One night at the dinner table, his father encouraged him to do what he liked most. His father said he had worked his whole life doing a job he didn’t really enjoy. Aiken wanted a different future. That night, he promised himself that he would find something that he was  passionate about.

Aiken set a goal to work a new job each week for a year. That’s 52 occupations in one year. And he did it! One week, as a dairy farmer, he milked cows every  morning. Then, in another week, he was an astronomer studying the night sky. Aiken’s favorite job, though, was teaching. He learned he was happiest when he was helping others. Aiken also learned that it’s OK to not know what you want to do right away. He wrote a book about his experiences, and today he tells his story to  college and university students. His message? You’ll find your perfect job one day. After all, Aiken found his.

 

Step 3 - Vocabulary

  • Study the vocabulary. (10 minutes)
  • Do the exercise.

Vocabularylist Talking about jobs

Step 4 - Grammar

Have a look at:

Now you are ready to do the following exercise.

Step 5 - Speaking

You now get a chance to practise your speaking in various different situations that are all related to the theme. Try to practise as many of these situations as you can!

If you have enough time, use the peer-feedback form.

Situation 1: Describe a job

Work together with a classmate. One of you thinks of a job and describes it in English. Make sure you do not mention the job! The other tries to guess what job is described. Once the job has been guessed, you change roles.

The following vocabulary may help you:

  1. I’m a(n) … / My mother is a(n) ………….
  2. My duty is ………… / My duties are …………
  3. I work …………. days/hours a week / My mother works ………….. days/hours a week.
  4. I start work at ……….. and I finish work at ……………. /My mother starts work at …   and finishes work at …….

Step 6 - Writing

An article describing a job

You have read two texts about jobs and you discussed and described jobs. Now you are going to write about your chosen job.

  • Introduce the job you are going to write about.
  • What are the requirements of this job?
  • Describe a day at work.
  • Describe the advantages and disadvantages of this job.
  • Conclude with your opinion about this job.

Ask your teacher how many words you have to use.

Step 7 - Evaluation

What have you learnt in this period?

Answer the following questions:

  • What was the easiest part of this lesson?
  • What did you already know?
  • What was the most difficult part?
  • What was new to you in this lesson?
  • What do you have to ask your teacher?

Step 8 - Extra

Dolly Parton - 9 To 5

You are going to listen to the song 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton.

  • Watch the video.
  • Discuss the song.
    What do you like about this song?
    What do you dislike about the song?

 

Lyrics

Tumble out of bed
And stumble to the kitchen
Pour myself a cup of ambition
And yawn and stretch and try to come to life

Jump in the shower
And the blood starts pumpin'
Out on the streets, the traffic starts jumpin'
For folks like me on the job from 9 to 5

Workin' 9 to 5
What a way to make a livin'
Barely gettin' by
It's all takin' and no givin'

They just use your mind
And they never give you credit
It's enough to drive you
Crazy if you let it

9 to 5
For service and devotion
You would think that I
Would deserve a fat promotion

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