Resources

10mins: Conversation: Career -

What type of job would you prefer to have - one that you enjoy, or one where you make a lot of money?

- Do you think jobs are easy to find in your country?

- Which jobs are the 'most respected in your country?

- Do you think most people in your country enjoy their jobs? (Why/why not?)

- Some people think it's better to work for yourself rather than be employed by a company - do you agree or disagree with this sentiment?

Useful terms: workload / workplace / salary / wage / employment / earnings / qualifications / job vacancy / application / office clerk / sales rep / long working hours / 9-5 job / to get a promotion / go the extra mile / to call in a favour /

**10mins: **Independent reading: Ask the student about what they have read in English during the last week. If you are reading a novel together, discuss the assigned reading and any vocabulary words/writing assignments.

10mins: Grammar Review: Review conditional tenses by having students respond to the following questions:

What **will **you do if...

1. your internet stops working?
2. you forget to study for a test?
3. the fire alarm goes off?

What would you do if you...

1. lost your phone?
2. inherited a large sum of money?
3. were being held hostage during a robbery?

What would you have done if you'd...

1. been born a child genius?
2. been born in a nomadic society?
3. never met your parents?

**15mins: **Test practice: 25 reading practice - part 3

**10mins: **Writing practice - 'Interview writing'

Imagine you are applying for your dream job. Write a letter to the head of recruitment explaining why you are a suitable candidate for the job, what relevant experience you have and why you would like to do this particular job.

**05mins: **Warm down: Set the student chapters of the book to read for homework or assign any additional reading/listening materials such as articles or podcasts.