Jobs and Employment

Objective: By the end of this unit, students will be able to discuss different jobs and career aspirations, use vocabulary related to occupations and job-related terms, comprehend job advertisements and career profiles, engage in interviews about career choices and experiences, and describe their dream job and why they want to pursue it.

Materials Needed:

1. Pictures or visuals of various occupations and workplaces
2. Sample job advertisements and career profiles
3. Audio recordings of interviews about career choices and experiences
4. Writing materials for students

Duration: 90 minutes per week (divided into two 45-minute sessions)

Exploring Different Jobs

Session 1: Vocabulary and Speaking Practice (45 minutes)

1. Warm-Up (5 minutes):
   • Begin with a discussion about students’ career aspirations and what jobs they are interested in pursuing.
2. Teaching Vocabulary (15 minutes):
   • Introduce vocabulary related to occupations and job-related terms using pictures or visuals.
     • Unit 9: B1 Vocabulary Job Advertisements and Career Profiles
   • Practice pronunciation and review the meanings of the words.
3. Speaking Practice (15 minutes):
   • Pair up students and have them discuss different jobs they know of and what skills or qualifications are required for each.
   • Encourage students to share their thoughts on why certain jobs appeal to them.
4. Writing Task (10 minutes):
   • Assign students to write a list of their top three dream jobs, explaining why they are interested in each one.
   • Provide sentence starters or prompts to guide their writing.

Session 2: Reading and Listening (45 minutes)

1. Reading Activity (15 minutes):
   • Distribute job advertisements and career profiles.
     • Unit 9: B1 Reading Job Advertisements and Career Profiles
   • Have students read the materials individually and identify key information about the job requirements and responsibilities.
2. Listening Exercise (15 minutes):
   • Play audio recordings of interviews about career choices and experiences.
   • Have students listen and note down important details such as reasons for choosing a particular career path and challenges faced in the workplace.
3. Discussion (15 minutes):
   • Lead a class discussion based on the reading and listening activities, asking students to share their thoughts on the different career paths mentioned and any insights they gained about the job market.

Exploring Career Aspirations

Session 1: Speaking Practice and Vocabulary Review (45 minutes)

1. Speaking Practice (20 minutes):
   • Divide students into small groups and have them discuss their own career aspirations and what steps they are taking to achieve their goals.
   • Encourage students to share any challenges or concerns they have about their chosen career paths.
2. Vocabulary Review (15 minutes):
   • Review the vocabulary related to occupations and job-related terms covered in the previous session.
   • Conduct a quick quiz or game to reinforce vocabulary retention.
3. Writing Task (10 minutes):
   • Ask students to write a paragraph describing their dream job in detail, including the duties, qualifications, and opportunities for growth.
   • Encourage them to use descriptive language and provide reasons for their career choice.

Session 2: Writing Task and Review (45 minutes)

1. Writing Task (20 minutes):
   • Assign students to revise and expand their previous writing about their dream job based on feedback from the teacher or peers.
   • Encourage them to add more details about why they are passionate about their chosen career path.
2. Peer Review (15 minutes):
   • Have students exchange their revised writing with a partner for peer review.
   • Encourage constructive feedback on clarity, coherence, and enthusiasm.
3. Review and Reflection (10 minutes):
   • Wrap up the unit by reviewing key vocabulary, phrases, and concepts covered in the past two weeks.
   • Encourage students to reflect on their career aspirations and share any new insights or motivations they gained during the unit.

Homework: Assign students to research a career field they are interested in and write a short report about it, including information about job prospects, required skills, and potential challenges.

Assessment: Assess students’ participation in speaking activities, their ability to comprehend and produce vocabulary related to occupations and job-related terms, their understanding of job advertisements and career profiles, and the detail and enthusiasm in their written descriptions of their dream jobs. Use informal assessments such as observation, class discussions, and written assignments to gauge student progress.