Controversial statements:

Procedure: Class work. The teacher writes a controversial statement regarding the topic JOBS on the blackboard. Examples:

• A good job means good salary.

• It doesn’t pay off to have a university degree nowadays.

• It is much easier for boys than for girls to get a good job.

Learners have to express their opinion on the given statements giving reasons/examples why they agree or disagree with it. The activity should be carried out in a circle and learners should link their opinion to the preceding one. In case there are more learners than 14 in the group, forming two circles is strongly recommended. Teacher can use “talking cards” that would guarantee every learner to participate equally.

Job interview:

Procedure: Pair work. Learners skim a job advertisement, paying a special attention to skills and qualification required. Then study a card with the role to be acted out.

Student A:     

You want a job. You have seen one of the advertisements in the local paper. Unfortunately you cannot write, you have broken your finger. You go to the Personnel Manager (B) who will be so kind to fill in the application form for you. Be ready to persuade that you are the right person for the job.

Student B:

You are the Personnel Manager in a company that is advertising a job vacancy. A (your partner) knocks on your door and wants you to help him/her with filling in an application form for the post. His/her finger is in a plaster cast so s/he cannot write. Prepare questions you want to ask A (e.g. personal details, qualification, working experience etc.)

Learners can use the following form, student B prepares questions and student A dictates and spells data.

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1. Warm Up

2. Teaching Reading

3. Teaching Vocabulary and Grammar

4. Teaching Writing