B2-Level Lesson: Unit 7 – Work and Careers

Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to share career aspirations, discuss job roles, and talk about workplace dynamics, use job-related terms, career paths, and professional skills vocabulary, comprehend career profiles, job advertisements, and industry reports, listen to job interviews, career development podcasts, and workplace discussions, and write CVs, cover letters, and reflections on career goals.

Materials Needed:

1. Career profiles, job advertisements, and industry reports
2. Audio recordings of job interviews, career development podcasts, and workplace discussions
3. Writing materials for students
4. Visual aids or images related to various professions and workplaces

Duration: 90 minutes

Warm-Up (10 minutes): Start the lesson by asking students about their career aspirations and goals. Encourage them to share their dreams and ambitions for their future careers.

Speaking Practice (20 minutes):

1. Divide the class into pairs or small groups and provide them with discussion prompts related to work and careers.
   1. B2 Unit 7 Conversation Prompts—Work and Careers
2. Encourage students to discuss their ideal job roles, skills required for their chosen careers, and any challenges they anticipate in the workplace.

Vocabulary Exploration (15 minutes):

1. Introduce job-related terms, career paths, and professional skills vocabulary to the students.
   • B2-Level: Vocabulary Exploring Career Profiles and Job Advertisements
2. Use visual aids or images related to various professions and workplaces to facilitate vocabulary learning.
3. Practice pronunciation and usage of the new vocabulary through interactive exercises and discussions.

Reading Comprehension (20 minutes):

1. Distribute career profiles, job advertisements, or industry reports to the students.
   • Unit 7: B2 Reading Exploring Career Profiles and Job Advertisements
2. Have students read the texts individually or in pairs, focusing on comprehension and identifying key information about different job roles and career opportunities.
3. Lead a class discussion about the texts, asking students to share their thoughts, reactions, and opinions on potential career paths.

Listening Activity (15 minutes):

1. Play audio recordings of job interviews, career development podcasts, or workplace discussions related to work and careers.
2. Have students listen actively and take notes on interview techniques, career advice, and workplace dynamics.
3. Discuss the audio content as a class, focusing on comprehension and sharing personal insights on professional development.

Writing Practice (10 minutes):

1. Assign students to write a CV or resume for a fictional job position, highlighting their skills, experiences, and qualifications.
2. Alternatively, ask students to draft a cover letter applying for a job they are interested in, addressing the key requirements and expressing their enthusiasm for the role.
3. Provide writing prompts or templates to guide students in structuring their writing.

Wrap-Up (10 minutes): Conclude the lesson by reviewing key vocabulary and phrases learned during the lesson. Encourage students to continue exploring different career options and to develop the skills necessary for their chosen professions.

Homework: Assign students to research a career field or industry they are interested in and write a short report or presentation about it. Encourage them to explore job prospects, required qualifications, and potential growth opportunities in the field.

Assessment: Assess students’ speaking skills through observation of their participation in speaking activities, their ability to express ideas clearly, and their use of vocabulary related to work and careers. Evaluate their reading comprehension based on their responses to comprehension questions and their contributions to class discussions. Monitor their listening comprehension through their notes and participation in the listening activity. Assess their writing skills based on the clarity, coherence, and professionalism of their CVs, cover letters, or reflections on career goals. Provide feedback to help students improve their language skills and achieve their learning objectives.