English Refresher

English Refresher · CEFR A2 · Unit 9

Work & Careers

Talk about jobs, rules, and skills. Practice have to and can, then check your answers and get a score.

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Speaking

Talk About Jobs

What to do: Practice out loud — alone, with a partner, or in front of a mirror. There is no score for this part. Just speak.
Audio 1Listen to an example
Listen first, then talk about a job.

Step 1 — Rules of a job

  • "A nurse has to work at night."
  • "You don't have to wear a suit."

Step 2 — Your skills

  • "I can use a computer."
  • "I can't drive yet."

Step 3 — Ask a partner

  • "What do you do?"
  • "What do you have to do in your job/studies?"
  • "What's your dream job?"

Class Game: Find Someone Who…

Walk around the class. Ask a full question before you write a name. Tap Shuffle for a new set.

…can drive a car
Name: ____________
…can speak three languages
Name: ____________
…has to study a lot
Name: ____________
…can cook well
Name: ____________
…has a part-time job
Name: ____________
…doesn't have to wear a uniform
Name: ____________
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Reading

Two Jobs

What to do: Read the text. Then answer the questions and tap Check Answers.

Maria is a nurse and Ben is a teacher. They have very different jobs. Maria has to work at night sometimes, and she has to wear a uniform. She can't use her phone at work.

Ben doesn't have to work at night, but he has to plan a lot of lessons. He can wear normal clothes.

Both jobs are hard, but Maria and Ben love helping people.

1. What is Maria's job?
2. What does Maria have to wear?
3. What is Ben's job?
4. Maria has to…
5. Ben doesn't have to…
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Listening

A Job Interview

What to do: Listen two times. Then complete the sentences and answer the questions.
Audio 2Anna has a job interview

Interviewer: So, why do you want this job?

Anna: I love working with people, and I can speak three languages.

Interviewer: Great! Can you use a computer?

Anna: Yes, I can use Excel and Word very well.

Interviewer: Good. In this job, you have to start at 8 a.m. Is that OK?

Anna: Yes, no problem.

Interviewer: You also have to work one Saturday a month, but you don't have to work on Sundays.

Anna: That's fine for me!

1. Anna can speak ______ languages.
2. Anna can use Excel and ______.
3. Anna has to start at ______.
4. Does Anna have to work on Sundays?
5. How often does Anna have to work on Saturday?
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Grammar

have to / can

What to do: Write has to, can, don't have to, or can't.
1. A nurse ______ work at night. (obligation)
2. I ______ speak two languages. (ability)
3. You ______ wear a uniform here. (not necessary)
4. He ______ drive; he doesn't have a car. (no ability)
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Word Order

Build the Sentence

What to do: Tap the words in the correct order. Tap a word in your answer to put it back. Then tap Check Answers.

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2.

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Sequencing

Steps to Get a Job

What to do: Tap the steps in the right order, from first to last, to get a job. Then tap Check Answers.
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Writing

Describe a Job

What to do: Write 5–6 sentences about a job (real or your dream job). There is no automatic score — use the checklist to check your own work.
Example: "I would like to be a pilot. A pilot has to study for many years and has to be calm. You can travel to many countries, but you don't have to work every day. A pilot can earn a good salary. It's a hard but exciting job."
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