First do exercise 1. Choose one of the two options.
Answer the questions of exercise 2. Discuss your answers with a classmate.
Exercise 1: Interview
You are allowed to have a side job from the age of 14. Interview your classmate about their side job (option A).
If your classmate doesn’t have a side job, ask questions about what they would like to do (option B).
OPTION A – Talk about your side job
How did you find and get your job?
Did you have to do a job interview?
Do you think you get paid well enough?
Do you have fun colleagues?
What do you like and/or dislike about your boss?
Do you get an end-of-year bonus?
What are the pros and cons of your job?
OPTION B – Talk about the side job you’d like to have
Which job would you like to have?
What do you think you’ll get paid?
Would you have a lot of colleagues or not?
What do you like and/or dislike about this job?
Do you think you’ll get an end-of-year bonus?
What are the pros and cons of your job?
What are you going to do to get this job?
Exercise 2: Discussion
There are 11 questions below.
Choose five questions together with a classmate.
Find the answers to these questions and prepare a conversation about the answers.
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?