LINC 5/6 CURRICULUM THEME: Employment

Suggested Topics: Job Search Preparation, Looking for Work, At Work

Choose topics and real world tasks based on student needs. The real world tasks and resources listed below are not exhaustive,
nor are they mandatory. They are suggestions only. Resources may need to be adapted to align with CLB 5 & 6 Features of
Communication.

Topic: Job Search Preparation

Real World Task Goals Suggested Resources
 Understand a friend’s future job plans/ career goals. Canadian Snapshots LC, p.104

 Understand a friend’s description of a dream job.

 Describe your job plans/career goals.
 Describe your dream job.
 Talk about your skills, job experience, and personal strengths.
 Understand a job market trends to determine job potential.
 Take notes on information from a job market website.
 Write 3 or more career-related goals/dreams.
Canadian Snapshots LC, p.106-108, 110, 115
Being Canadian, pp. 73-76; 84-86, “What do Canadians Do?”
“Employment in Canada”; www.canadaimmigrants.com ;
www.workfutures.bc.ca, “What are the key industries in BC?”
http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/wage-outlook_search-
eng.do?reportOption=outlook ;
http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/wage-outlook_search-
eng.do?reportOption=outlook

Topic: Looking for Work

Real World Task Goals Suggested Resources

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 Understand questions in a job interview.
 Make a cold call to inquire about potential job openings
 Answer questions in a job interview.
 Understand a job ad.
 Understand a job application form.
 Fill in a job application form.
 Write a cover letter.
 Write a thank you note for a job interview.
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Linc 3.13 video, “Looking for a Job”; Linc 3.24 video, “A Job Interview”;
Amazing 2! Video, Ch.6, “A Job Interview”; Step Forward 2, p.46;
http://esl.bowvalleycollege.ca/listen/mp3/job.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkPTJwSWnJ8
Canadian Concepts 4, p. 134, “Getting a Job,”
Canadian Snapshots LC, pp. 118-128, “Applying for Work”
Day by Day, pp. 2-3, “Responding to Help Wanted Signs”
LINC 4 Classroom Activities, pp. 390-394, “Vet Clinic Interview” & pp.
398-400, “Mock Interview”; Canadian Snapshots LC, pp.154-161,
“Getting Ready for a Job Interview”; Four Corners 4, pp. 106-107
Canadian Snapshots LC, pp. 118-124, “Applying for Work,”
Oxford Picture Dictionary Workbook (low-intermediate), p. 166 , “Jobs &
Occupations”
http://www.moresettlement.org/linc5-7.web/look.for.job/linc5-
6/07.job.ads/07.job.ads.act1.vocab.htm (for high 5)
Online job ads – Craigslist (with caution), Job Bank, Workopolis.ca,
Monster.ca, etc.
Canadian Snapshots LC , pp. 130-132, “Applying for Work”; Canadian
Concepts 4, “Getting a Job”
Canadian Snapshots LC Wkbk, p. 83
Realia http://www.timhortons.com/ca/en/about/timmyme.php
Canadian Snapshots LC, Wkbk, p. 85; Ventures 4, pp.104-5
LINC 4 Classroom Activities, pp. 395-397, “Follow-up Letter: Central
Veterinary Clinic”
Ventures 3, pp.104-105; Ventures 3 Wkbk, pp.94-95
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Topic: At Work
Real World Task Goals Suggested Resources
 Follow instructions for a work-related task. Canadian Crossroads 3, Unit 8; Fifty Fifty, Bk 2, pp.23-26, “Turn it
Clockwise”; Linc 2.16 video, “First Day on the Job,” (Part 1); 2.17 (Part 2);
Step Forward 2, p.58; Expressways 2, p. 72-75
 Understand a co-worker’s small talk (Hi. How are you today? Day by DAY, English for Employment, Unit 3, “Small Talk”, Unit 6, “More
How was your weekend? What are your plans for the holidays?). Small Talk”

 Understand a co-worker’s offer to help. Expressways 2, p. 109

 Understand feedback from an employer in a performance

review.
 Give instructions for a work-related task. Expressways 2, p.72-75

 Offer to help a co-worker with a task. Expressways 2, p. 109

 Apologize for being late. (I’m sorry I’m late. The bus was late.). Expressways 2, p. 113
 Request permission to leave work early. Expressways 2, p. 115
 Ask for time off. Expressways 2, p. 114, Day by DAY, English for Employment, p.70
 Call-in sick.
 Understand an office sign (e.g. microwave etiquette rules, http://www.mydoorsign.com/blog/office-courtesy-series-microwave-
copier rules, etc.) etiquette/; http://www.safetysign.com/products/p20538/copier-rules-
sign
 Understand an excerpt from a policy manual Workskills Book 2, p.7

 Understand an email from a supervisor(e.g. about an upcoming You’re Hired…Now What? pp.161-163
meeting. )

http://wiki.settlementatwork.org/w/uploads/English_for_Financial_Litera

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 Understand a pay stub cy_Volume_2.pdf See page 257-258 and

http://www.interactivistlearning.com/tcdsb4/

 Write an email to a supervisor requesting time off. http://www.everydaypolish.com/2012/01/30/tips-for-drafting-a-

vacation-day-request-email/

 Write an email to a co-worker telling him/her about a staff

party.
Additional Activities and Resources

 Understand a youtube video about making a good first impression in an interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVK-xbdddhA
 Listen to a conversation between a job seeker and an employment counsellor – LINC Video 3.19, “At the Employment Office”
 Watch a film with workplace culture content – Big
 Describe skills, preferences, strengths and weaknesses – Canadian Snapshots LC, pp. 129-137, “Applying for Work”
 Ask for and give information about employment services and programs (e.g. settlement agencies, job clubs, employment offices) – Can.
Snapshots LC, pp. 118-128, “Applying for Work” p.118-128; Day by Day, pp .2-3, “Responding to Help Wanted Signs”; ELSA Net
Newcomer’s Guide Educational Resource, “Finding a Job, Field Trip: HRDC Office” Realia: Brochures from appropriate agencies; Canadian
Snapshots LC, ” pp. 129-137, “Applying for Work; Canadian Snapshots LC, pp. 154-161, “Getting Ready for a Job Interview’; Four Corners
4, pp. 106-107
 Discuss ways to remain positive while searching for employment – LINC 4 Classroom Activities, pp. 407-411
 Discuss about work environments and expectations – Impact Listening 3, pp. 56-59, “Work” ; Ventures 4, p. 97, “Work”
 Compare employment law in B.C. with country of origin – People’s Law School: Working in BC Instructional Package, “Read and Compare!”
http://wiki.clicklaw.bc.ca/images/5/51/Working_in_BC_Instructional_Package_CLB_5-6.pdf
 Read a text about job search: Can Concepts 4, 2nd Ed., p.125
 Read texts for main idea and inferences – Linc 4 Classroom Activities, pp. 385-389, “Canadian Employers: What Do They Expect?” ;
The Active Reader 4, “Relationships: Conflict Resolution”; Ventures 4, pp.102-103, “Hard and Soft Job Skills”; Cover to Cover 3, Unit 11:
“Job Happiness”; BC’s Immigrant Legal Toolkit – http://www.immigrantlegal.ca/employment/faq
 Read a schedule of job duties - Ventures 4, pp. 96-103, “Work”

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 Read a pay stub – English for Financial Literacy, Volume 2, pp.257-260, “Getting Paid”
http://wiki.settlementatwork.org/w/uploads/English_for_Financial_Literacy_Volume_2.pdf
 Read about financial literacy topics – English for Financial Literacy, Volume 2 (Employment, Taxes, Retirement)
http://wiki.settlementatwork.org/w/uploads/English_for_Financial_Literacy_Volume_2.pdf
 Write an organized paragraph contrasting country of origin workplace and Canadian workplace norms
 Condense and record information about employment law –People’s Law School: Working in BC Instructional Package, “Group Research!”
http://wiki.clicklaw.bc.ca/images/5/51/Working_in_BC_Instructional_Package_CLB_5-6.pdf
❖ People’s Law School: Paying Taxes –Kinds of Taxes, CLB 5-6 level: Instructional package for paying taxes in British Columbia, including
activities, worksheets, and self-assessment tool
http://wiki.clicklaw.bc.ca/images/a/ab/Paying_Taxes_Instructional_Package_CLB_5-6.pdf

• See esllibrary.com –The “At Work” section.

Suggested Grammar and Vocabulary

Grammar: (Select grammar as needed to support the completion of the above tasks.)
• Adverbs and Adjectives for describing qualities and skills – Canadian Snapshots LC, p. 133
• Gerunds and infinitives for describing skills and preferences – Canadian Snapshots LC, pp. 107-108. Focus on Grammar 4, pp. 43-49,
“Gerunds and Infinitives”
• Imperative for instructions
• Modals for making requests
• Present perfect and present perfect continuous for responsibilities - Ventures 4, “Work,” pp. 96-99
• Participial Adjectives - Ventures 4, pp. 100-102
Vocabulary:
• Vocabulary related to getting paid – English for Financial Literacy, Volume 2:
http://wiki.settlementatwork.org/w/uploads/English_for_Financial_Literacy_Volume_2.pdf, p.256
• Conversation connectors (well, so, hmmm, that’s interesting) – People’s Law School: Working in BC Instructional Package, “Let’s Talk!”
http://wiki.clicklaw.bc.ca/images/5/51/Working_in_BC_Instructional_Package_CLB_5-6.pdf
• Labour law terms – People’s Law School: Working in BC Instructional Package, “Check Your Vocabulary!”

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http://wiki.clicklaw.bc.ca/images/5/51/Working_in_BC_Instructional_Package_CLB_5-6.pdf
• Select other vocabulary as needed to support the completion of the above tasks.
• Help wanted ad abbreviations

Community Contacts
• Visit a local settlement services agency that provides job search services
• Book a tour of the local library’s job search resource section

For more ideas on this theme and topics, please see:

• www.settlement.org/downloads/linc/LCG1to5/themes.htm
• http://www.moresettlement.org/LINC1-4/LINC4/LINC_1_Classroom_Activities.pdf
• https://tutela.ca/PublicHomePage

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