What Do You Do For a Living?

April 29, 2024

In this conversational lesson, students will discuss jobs and careers, focusing on the skills needed, career plans, and expressing opinions on different types of jobs. The lesson plan includes a short video titled “What Do You Do for a Living?” where students identify mentioned jobs and discuss their best aspects. There’s also an exercise on giving career advice and practicing modal verbs like “should,” “could,” and “can”.

Level	Vocabulary	Video Time	Lesson Time
B1 / Intermediate	10 words	1 min	60 min

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Vocabulary

Artist
Flight attendant
IT specialist
Personal trainer
Delivery driver
Barista
Security guard
Tour guide
Nurse
YouTuber

Lead-in
This or that
Vocabulary match
Speaking
Timeline
Video
Practice

Oksana

Teaching for 10+ years has taken me across cultures, from living in Asia to working with diverse students worldwide. Now, I focus on general and business English for adults, crafting lessons that are engaging, practical, and inspired by my love for travel, photography, and culture.