Intermediate Three, Unit 3: Problems at Work

Discussing about work issues

Learning Objective

To talk about issues at work using new vocabulary.

 Focus on the words in orange.
A: Did you see the news?
B: No, why?
A: The strike continues. The company made a proposal but
it was rejected by the workers’ union.
A: Why was it rejected?
B: They said it was an empty promise.
Let’s start

A: What are they demanding?

B: They want a wage increase or they will just walk out.
A: What should the company do?
B: Maybe get a person who can handle the situation.
Someone who can provide incentives to the workers to
increase production.

Are there a lot of strikes in your country?

 Watch the video and answer the questions.

http://bit.ly/INT0303C

German workers go on strike against Amazon

Let’s Speak: Activity 1

1. What is the video about?

2. What happens in the video?
3. What is your opinion about the problem presented?

Vocabulary
Strike: stop working and protest
Union: organization which defends workers rights
in a company.
Underpaid: not paid enough for a job.
 Complete the ideas and then add your own. Don't forget to provide
extra information.
Example
Yes, I have. I work in a construction company that
builds things for the government. A few months
ago, on the news a report appeared and it said
that...
Let’s Speak: Activity 1

1. Have you ever had problems at work? How

did you solve them?
2. Have you or someone you know ever quit
his/her job?
3. What is the best place to work at in Peru?
Feedback
Let’s Speak: Activity 1
 Organize the events logically. Then, explain why your organized it like
that (there are different possibilities).
Example
Step one for me is letter e because you have to be
Changing Jobs sure you have a position in the new company and
when you will start. The second step is...
Let’s Speak: Activity 2

a. Your boss might make a counter offer. ___

b. Present your resignation letter. ___
c. Prepare all documents and reports to present to
your boss before you leave. ___
d. Talk to your colleagues. ___
e. Check dates and starting date with your new
employer. ___
 Create a conversation. Follow the instructions.

Person A: You want to quit your job. Tell your

Example
boss about it.
A: Hello, Mr. Strudel.
Let’s Speak: Activity 2

B: Yes, Marc, how is it going.

Person B: Try to convince your employee to
A: I am doing ok.
stay in your company. B: What's going on?
A: There is something I want to talk about that is
very important.
B: What is it?
A: …
B: ...
Feedback
Let’s Speak: Activity 2
 Select what is true for you.

1. Now I can talk about work experiences.

a. I can do it.
b. I am in progress.
c. I need more practice.
Let’s think!

2. Now I can quit a job using different expressions.

a. I can do it.
b. I am in progress.
c. I need more practice.