Talk about your jobs
Discuss your roles in the IT industry, including your skills, technologies, and future career plans.
Part 1
Warm-up
Answer the questions
What do you do?
What do you like about your job?
Part 2
Vocabulary
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.
vibrant
/ˈvaɪ.brənt/
full of energy and excitement.
The city has a vibrant nightlife.
His vibrant personality makes him popular at work.
oversee
/ˌoʊ.vərˈsiː/
to watch or organize a job or an activity to make certain that it is being done correctly.
The manager will oversee the project's progress.
She was chosen to oversee the committee.
infrastructure
/ˈɪn.frəˌstrʌk.tʃər/
the basic structure of an organization or system which is necessary for its operation.
The company upgraded its computer infrastructure to work faster.
Good internet is part of our IT infrastructure at school.
supervisor
/ˈsuː.pər.vaɪ.zər/
a person who is in charge of a group of people or an area of work and who makes sure that the work is done correctly and according to the rules.
Maria is a supervisor at the tech company.
Lisa, a call center supervisor, trains staff and monitors calls
Make up your own sentences using the words.
Part 3
Reading comprehension
Read the article and answer questions.
Teacher helps student correct their pronunciation.
Explore the world of IT Jobs
Information technology is a vibrant field full of various job titles. Developers, for instance, create software and applications, turning ideas into reality. Project Managers oversee projects from start to finish, ensuring goals are met on time. Quality Control specialists test systems to guarantee they work correctly and meet standards.
Business Analysts are key players too; they analyze needs and create solutions to business problems. Furthermore, there are Network Engineers who maintain the infrastructure that keeps computers connected. IT Support Technicians assist users when They face technical issues. Each role is essential, and together, they keep the digital world running smoothly.
Check your understanding
What is the main role of a Developer in the IT field?
Who is responsible for making sure IT projects are completed on time?
What do Quality Control specialists do in their jobs?
Sample answer
- A Developer's main role is to create and maintain software and applications by writing and updating code.
- Project Managers are responsible for ensuring that IT projects are completed on time.
- Quality Control specialists test software to ensure it meets quality standards and functions correctly.
Part 4
Listening
Listen to six people introducing themselves. What jobs do they do?
Click to play the Audio
Answer
1. Software developer
2. Helpdesk supervisor
3. Project manager
4. Support technical
5. Database administrator
6. Systems analyst.
Transcript
Hi there. I'm Maria. I have a great job. I write software for the company's computers.
Hi. I'm Ahmed. I supervise a team of technical support people. When our customers have a problem, we help them to get things working again.
Hello. Freddy here. I work for XBM Technology. I'm responsible for our IT projects. I have to plan projects and make sure they're finished on time, and also that they don't cost too much money! It's a very stressful job!
My name's Hana. Hi! I look after all the computers in the company's offices. I set up new computers, install software and generally keep everything working. And if someone has trouble with their computer, it's me who has to diagnose the problem and fix it. Oh, my job title:
I'm a support technician.
Hiya! My name's Timothy but most people just call me Tim. In my job, I design databases, then develop them and later maintain them.
Hello. I'm Sophie. I have a very interesting job. When a company wants us to write software for them, I visit them and find out exactly what they need. Then I write specifications for the software. Our software developers then write the software to match the specifications. My job title is systems analyst.
Part 5
Discussion
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
What inspired you to choose a career in the IT industry?
Can you describe what you do in your IT job on a daily basis?
What programming languages or technologies do you work with?
What is the most rewarding project you’ve worked on, and why?
How do you keep your technical skills up-to-date in the quickly changing IT field?
What impact do you think your work in IT has on the company or clients you serve?
How do you balance teamwork and individual responsibilities in your IT role?
Have you ever worked on IT projects that required collaboration with international teams? What was that like?
What are your career plans for the next five years?
Review
Let’s review the lesson with teacher
4 new words in this lesson
Discuss about your job in IT industry
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Homework
Do homework
Write down your introduction, record
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