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Jobs and Work
Lesson
8
Level 4
IELTS Speaking Test Preperation
Lesson Target
In this lesson, you'll talk about your current or future job, describe working environments, and express your career goals. You’ll also learn how to discuss work experiences naturally.
Warm-Up
Discuss the warm-up words with your tutor.
career
job
salary
Vocabulary
Practice saying these words with your tutor. If you don’t know one, ask your tutor to explain it.
Word
Definition
Definition
Use these words in sentences with your tutor to check that you fully understand their meaning and how to use them correctly.
Useful Phrases
I would like to work as...
My dream job is...
I once had a job where...
A good job should...
I enjoy working because...
Response Structure
Begin with a clear answer or opinion. Then support it with details or examples using who, what, when, where, why, or how.
1
Give your main idea directly and briefly.
Having a job is important because...
2
Add details or examples to explain your main idea.
In the past, I worked as...
3
If you have a second idea, repeat steps 1 and 2.
Sometimes, my work allows me to...
Practice 1
Read the dialogue with your tutor. Then, work together to analyze the student's responses. Try to understand the speaker’s purpose and find useful words or phrases you can use in your own answers. Finally, practice responding to the same questions with your tutor.
Examiner
What kind of job would you like to have in the future?
Anna
In the future, I would like to be a teacher. I enjoy helping others learn new things. Teaching also allows me to work with students and see their progress. I think it would be a meaningful and interesting job.
Examine the Response
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Why is this a good response?
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What's the main idea?
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Key details: Find the who, what, where, when, why, or how in the response.
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Which words or phrases can you use from these responses?
Examiner
Have you ever had a part-time job?
Anna
Yes, I had a part-time job when I was a student. I worked in a coffee shop on weekends. My job was to make drinks and serve customers. It helped me earn some money and learn how to talk to people.
Examiner
What do you think makes a job satisfying?
Anna
A job is satisfying when you enjoy what you do. It’s also important to have good coworkers and a nice work environment. When you feel useful and appreciated, work becomes more enjoyable. Of course, a fair salary also helps.
Practice 2
Read the dialogue with your tutor. Each sentence is missing either the main idea or a key detail. Use the dialogue to fill in the missing parts and complete the sentences.
Examiner
What do you think is difficult about finding a job?
Anna
I think it can be hard to find a job because there is a lot of competition.
______________________________________. (fill in the supporting details)
Examiner
What kind of job do many young people do in your country?
Anna
In my country, many young people work part-time in cafés or shops.
______________________________________. (fill in the supporting details)
Examiner
Why is it important to have good coworkers?
Anna
______________________________________. (fill in the main idea)
When coworkers are friendly, work feels less stressful.
Practice 3
Answer each question clearly and completely. Start with the main idea, then support it with key details or examples.
Examiner
What is more important in a job: salary or personal satisfaction?
How has technology changed the way we work?
Do you think people will work from home more in the future?
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