E4.1 A2 Speakout unit 7A. Work: Odd jobs (12 questions about work)
Lesson duration is: 50 minItems in this lesson
What does 'odd job' mean?
It has two meanings.
Firstly, odd means unusual or strange, so the term could mean unusual job. Secondly, we use the term odd job idiomatically to mean ‘light work that needs to be done around the house’, such as fixing a loose door handle, unplugging the toilet or gardening. An odd jobs man is like a fix-it man who can be employed to do such work, but often people do this work themselves.
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Ss learn about articles. The context is a reading where Ss read about different jobs.
They also learn vocabulary related to skills
and qualities. The lesson ends with a speaking activity in which Ss practise job interviews in pairs.
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Words to remember:
window cleaner (in Dubai)
sky scraper
fog (a mix of high humidity and cool air)
air pollution
Window washing focuses on glass cleaning, while window cleaning refers to the entire window system.
Today's class
Learn about: articles (lidwoorden)
Speaking about: odd jobs.
Vocabulary: related to skills
and qualities.
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BBC vlog
What job would you most like to do?
Watch the video. Remember three jobs that you hear.
Which would you like to do? Why? Why not?
Unit opener
BBC vlog [1.52]
Work in pairs. One takes an odd job in mind. The other tries to guess what is: ask questions!
Where does this person work?
What do they wear?
Do they get paid well?
Do they need a good education?
What qualifications do they need?
Do they work with other people?
What are the good points?
What are the downsides?
Ingeleide oefening:
Odd job: human signboard. (is someone who wears a sign over their body, usually advertising a store or restaurant).
Studenten stellen de vragen.
Source:
https://www.onestopenglish.com/download?ac=8043
Homework
Pearson Speakout
Unit 7A
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Speaking
Work in groups of 4-5.
Take turns reading one of the questions.
Everyone answers the questions.
Show interest: make sure to ask follow-up questions.
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To finish
Work in pairs.
Which three words or phrases did you find most useful in today’s lesson? How can you use them in the future?
Put Ss in pairs to discuss the questions.
