Dream Jobs

3+
Elementary & Intermediate
📙 Teens & Adults

Lesson focuses on discussing future goals, setting objectives, and creating plans to achieve them.

Part 1

Warm-up

💡 Directions

Answer the questions

Q1

What did we discuss in the last lesson?

Q2

In your opinion, who has the best job in the world?

And who has the worst job in the world?

Part 2

Vocabulary

💡 Directions

Read the word, its’ meaning, and the examples
Then make up your own sentences using the word.

Student can skip the words they already know.

passionate + about

adj

/ˈpæʃ.ən.ət/

attitude

noun

/ˈæt.ɪ.tuːd/

turnover

noun

/ˈtɝːnˌoʊ.vɚ/

stepping stone

noun

/ˈstep.ɪŋ ˌstoʊn/

rut

noun

/rʌt/

NOTE

Make up your own sentences using the words.

Part 3

Reading comprehension

💡 Directions

Read the article and answer questions.

Teacher helps student correct their pronunciation.

Dream Jobs: What Matters Most

Finding the right job is about more than just earning a paycheck. Many people believe you need to be passionate about your work to be truly happy, while others think making a difference or feeling valued is just as important. Your attitude toward your job can shape your experience. A positive attitude and supportive colleagues can make any position more enjoyable, while a lack of challenge can lead to boredom and high turnover, as people leave in search of better opportunities.

Some jobs may not be your final goal but serve as a stepping stone to your dream career. The people you work with also matter. A good team can boost your satisfaction, while difficult relationships may make even your favorite work less enjoyable. Money is a practical concern too; not earning enough or feeling stuck in a rut can cause frustration. In such cases, asking for a raise or seeking new challenges might help. Finally, childhood dreams often influence our career choices, reminding us to find work that keeps us inspired and passionate.

True/ False questions

Q1

The only important thing about finding the right job is earning a paycheck.

Q2

High turnover happens when employees stay at the same job for a very long time.

Q3

Some jobs can act as a stepping stone to a dream career.

Q4

Not earning enough money is the only cause to frustration.

Q5

Asking for a raise or seeking new challenges might help if you are not satisfied at work.

Part 4

Grammar points

💡 Directions

Let’s learn some alternative words for “Dislike” and “Like”

1. Alternative words for “Dislike”

  • can’t stand
  • loathe
  • hate
  • doesn’t care for

2. Alternative words for “Like”

  • adore
  • passionate about
  • enjoy
  • appreciate
  • love

Now let’s talk to your teacher about someone you know who dislikes his or her job.
Try to use some of the alternative words for “like” and “dislike” above.

Part 5

Discussion

💡 Directions

Let’s use the vocabulary you’ve learned during the lesson and talk about the following topics/questions freely!

Teacher helps student expand and correct the answers

Q1

What was your dream job as a child? 

How does it compare to your ideal job today?

Q2

What is more important in a job? Money or happiness?

Q3

Do you work to live or you live to work?

Q4

What can people do to improve their attitude at work?

Q5

Think about all of your friends and loved ones. Who currently holds their dream job? How did that person achieve his or her dream?

Q6

What is your number 1 passion in life? Could you turn this into a job? If yes, how? If no, why not?

Review

💡 Directions

Let’s review the lesson with teacher

1

6 words and phrases in the lesson

2

Grammer points

3

Discussing about dream jobs

See you next lesson

Homework

💡 Directions

Do homework

Write an essay about your future career goals and the steps you will take to achieve them. (7-15 sentences)

Then practice & record the audio to send to teacher for checking pronunciation

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