English Conversation

Intermediate 1: Jobs

Distributed by:
eslgypsy.com A Publication of One World Media, LLC
 Warm-Up
Describe your job.

What do you do?

How long have you been in

your current job?

What are the pros & cons

of your current job?
 A Job vs. A Career
What was your first job?
Did you like it?

What do you consider to be

the difference between a
job and a career?
 Job Training
What are some things that you do at
your job?

Does your job require any special

education or training?

Do you have to undergo professional

development at your job?
 Job Choice
What influenced your job
choice? Money? Work
schedule? Prestige?

Do you consider yourself to be

a hard worker? Why?
 Vocabulary
Match the picture with the job title.

WORD BANK

Doctor
Lawyer
Engineer
Teacher
Accountant
Business Person
 Job Prestige

What jobs are the most well-

respected in your country?

Are they also the best paid

jobs?
 Socializing After Work
In some countries, socializing with coworkers is a matter of choice. In other
countries, it is required.

Is socializing with your coworkers

acceptable? Is it expected?

What are the pros & cons of

socializing with your coworkers?
 Work Schedule
What is your work schedule like?
What days and hours do you
work? Is it flexible?

Do you ever have to work

weekends?
 Telecommuting
Does your job allow you to telecommute, Or work from home?

Would you find this type of lifestyle

appealing?

Have you heard of “digital nomads?”

Would you like to live this type of life?

Why or why not?

Digital nomads work online from anywhere in the world.

 Great job!
See you next class!