Поговоримо про професії

Suggested level-B1 intermediate

Olga Bershadska,

A teacher of English,

Machine building college,

Sumy

“LET’S TALK ABOUT PROFESSIONS”

T: Today we are going to talk about jobs. For every person it is necessary to make a right choice in their life. In our lesson we’ll try to find out what we are interested in and give some tips to each other for choosing our future career.

Teaching Objectives

1. To form student’s ability of using their imagination while discussing different situations.
2. To reinforce vocabulary on the topic.
3. Practice using Present Perfect and Present  Perfect Continuous
4. Practice asking general questions in the Present Simple Tense.
5. To develop listening and speaking skills on the material covered.
6. To identify and describe the qualities and traits of various professions.
7. To develop free speaking using personal experience and knowledge, exchanging opinions on the subject.
8. To teach students to respect all points of view without self-interest or prejudice. To widen student’s outlook and help them understand the importance of every profession.

    Type of lesson: Topic reinforcement.

   Preparation and Materials:  Handout “Jobs”,  cards and tasks.

“Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country”.  

                                                            John F. Kennedy

“We must all work together to create a better place”.

                                                                        Alex Barry

1. Look at the notices and say in which of the buildings the following words were said? Act out short conversations with your partner.

a) CINEMA

b) CHEMIST’S

c) DOCTOR’S SURGERY

d) ESTATE AGENT’S

e) BAKER’S

f) HAIR-DRESSER’S

g) GARAGE

h) JEWELLER’S

i) COURT

J) PHOTOGRAHER’S

k) POST-OFFICE

L) OPTICIAN’S

m) HOTEL

n) RAILWAY STATION

1) What kind of property did you have in mind?

2) Two back seats, please.

3) And an air-mail sticker , please.

4)  I can’t sell them to you without a prescription.

5) Could you check the oil, please?

6) I’ve got a reservation in the name of Stewart.

7)  A large sliced loaf, please.

8) Just a trim, please.

9) Have you thought about bifocals?

10) I’m just going to listen to your chest.

11) You will pay a fine of 10 dollars.

12)  Smile, please. Say cheese!

13) Would you prefer a silver necklace?

14. a day return, please

2. Match the question in column A with the answer in column B to make a conversation.

1) Where do your parents work?

2) Do you need any special training?

3) Have you ever worked

4) Why do you want this job?

5) Are you free to start working for our firm  immediately?

6) How much do you earn?

7) What do you do for a living?

8) What does the job involve?

9) Is it a very demanding job?

A) I’d rather not say

B) Oh yes, I suppose

C) I’d like to. 

D) At the medical equipment plant

e) No, never.

F) I work for a publishing company.

G) You’ll have to check the bills.

H) Certainly. Shall I come tomorrow morning?

I) It’s a part-time job, and it suits me perfectly.

3.                                                    PROVERBS

If a job is worth doing, it’s worth doing well         Якщо взявся за справу , зроби            її добре

Too many cooks spoil the broth                             Багато кухарів псують борщ

Early to bed, early to rise-  makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise -  хто рано встає, тому бог дає

A bad workman blames  his tools                     Поганий робітник звинувачує свої

                                                                               робочі інструменти

The early bird catches the worm                      Рання пташка ловить хробака

Haste makes waste                                              Поспішиш –людей насмішиш

Jack of all trades                                                    Майстер на всі руки

Strike while the iron is hot                                   Куй залізо, доки воно гаряче

No pains no gains                                                   Без труда не спіймаєш і рибку зі ставка

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy       Працюй та не забувай про відпочинок

As busy as a bee                                                      працьовитий як бджілка

Practice makes perfect                                          практика робить досконалим  , справа боїться майстра                              

To work with the left hand                                   працювати абияк

Where there’s a will, there’s a way                      де хотіння, там уміння

Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today           не відкладай на завтра, те що можеш зробити сьогодні.

            Step 1

Each of you will get a part of a proverb. Try  to find the missing part.

1. Where there’s a will…                     a. with the left hand
2. All work and no play…                     b. catches the worm
3. Too many cooks…                             c. blames his tools
4. Never put off till tomorrow…          d. makes a man healthy, wealthy and                                              wise
5. To work…                                             e. makes perfect
6. The early bird…                                   f. makes Jack a dull boy
7. Strike…                                                 g. spoil the broth
8. Early to bed, early to rise…               h. there’s a way
9. A bad workman…                               i. what you can do today
10.  Practice…                                            j. with the left hand

Step 2

Guess the proverb.

1. He is working all day long.
2. To work without efforts and responsibilities,  just a little.
3. To be successful you need practice.
4. If he can’t work, doesn’t have essential skills he always says his tools are bad.
5. He can fulfill different  jobs successfully.
6. If you have a desire to work, you will achieve good results.
7. If you don’t work hard, you won’t be a professional.

4. In your opinion, what are the most important aspects of a job?

Choose the four most important and the  least important things.

• Working with nice people 

• Security
• Good holidays
• Good salary
• Short hours
• The chance of promotion
• Getting on with your boss
• Travelling
• Comfortable working conditions
• Freedom
• Interesting work
• Responsibility
• Working on your own
• Team work
• Creating something
• Intellectual work
• Having a lot of transportation
• Facing challenges

Use the following phrases:

I CONDIDER; I PERSONALLY THINK; IN MY OPINION; TO TELL THE TRUTH;

I SUPPOSE; AS FOR ME; THE THING IS; ON THE ONE HAND; FIRST OF ALL; WHAT’S MORE.

5.Read the advertisements for summer jobs and Jennifer’s postcard

Read the text of the postcard and do the tasks:

JENNIFER’S POSTCARD

Answer T (true), F (False) or NS (Not Stated)

6.   Лексична гра «Вгадай професію»      Guess a job

Jobs

• Architect
• Lorry driver
• Doctor
• Shop assistant
• Housewife
• Coal miner
• Teacher
• Electrician
• Businessman
• Photograther
• Pilot
• Athlete

1. Do you have to get up early?
2. Do you have to get your hands dirty?
3. Do you have to travel?
4. Do you have to think a lot?
5. Do you have to study for a long time to learn the job?
6. Do you have to work long hours?
7. Do you have to handle money?
8. Do you have to write letters?
9. Do you work  with people or alone?
10. Do you have much responsibility?

7.To suit the job you have to possess definite features of character. Think which jobs require the following traits.

Active                                         independent

Ambitious                                 sensitive

Broad-minded                          talented

Creative                                      sociable

Patient                                        honest

Reliable                                      resourceful

Disciplined                                 self-confident

Efficient                                      imaginative    

8.   Аудіювання

    THE BEST JOB ON HOLIDAY

•          Listen to the recording and say what job would you prefer in summer?
•          What are their duties?
•           

1. Outback adventurer                     авантюрист глибинки
2. A park ranger-                                доглядач парку
3. Wildlife caretaker-                         доглядач дикої природи
4. Lifestyle photojournalist-            
5. Taste master-                                 майстер смаку
6. A chief funster-                             головний фанстер

9 . Here is a list of words and expressions connected with work. Use your dictionary and divide them into the following categories:

•      Departments in a company
•      Hours of work
•      Money
•      Losing a job
•      Applying for a job
•      Adjectives describing different jobs

Sales                               a 9 to 5 job                    personnel                  on the dole

Accounts                      references                      a salary                       advertising

Out of work                rate of unemployment     manual                   to get a bonus

To go for an interview       a wage                 to do overtime            a 7% pay rise

To make someone redundant                    an hourly rate                 mundane

To earn $10,000 p.a.         skilled               to sack an employee      to work in shifts

To work flexitime            challenging           planning                     to get a commission

To fill in an application for a job

10.          WRITING

T: It’s common practice for companies to have individual interviews with applicants. During the interview the employer will try to find out what kind of a person you are, what experience and qualifications you have. Let’s write the rules for a successful interview.

POSSIBLE RULES:

1. Be punctual- be on time.
2. Be honest- don’t make up things about yourself.
3. Get dressed formally.
4. Keep eye contact during the interview.
5. Ask questions to find more about your duties.

First impression is the most important.

    Співбесіда під час працевлаштування             INTERVIEW

https://youtu.be/0k0Uc9uAJwk

Watch the video and answer the following questions:

1. What’s his name?
2. Who is he speaking to?
3. How did he find this job?
4. Where is he from?
5. When did he graduate from the University?
6. What is he now?
7. What diploma does he have?
8. What are his strengths and weaknesses?
9. How many words does he type in a minute?
10. What does he find in a future?
11. What questions is he asking the head of the company?

SUMMING-UP

T: Well, choosing a career in your life is a very serious task. All professions are equally good and noble. I would like to finish our lesson with the following advice for you:

1.      Make a good choice not because this or that profession is highly profitable. Choose it according to your abilities and inclinations;
2.      You may follow in the footsteps of your parents but on condition that it is just to your liking.

HOME ASSIGNMENT

T: Write a composition about your future profession. Here are some things that you could write about:

•          What job do you think you will do ? Why?
•          What will you do to get this job?
•          What will you do if you can’t get the job you want?