Freelancing
This upper-intermediate lesson explores freelancing. Students will discuss common truths and myths about freelance work and watch a video on building a successful freelance career. The lesson focuses on listening comprehension and discussions about freelancing, including financial stability, job security, and key steps to success. It also features debate activities where students can compare freelancing and traditional jobs while practicing their speaking skills.
| Level | Vocabulary | Video length | Lesson time |
| B2 / Upper-Intermediate | 12 words | 3:53 min | 60 min |
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Vocabulary
- job security
- counterintuitive
- financial stability
- market value
- reliant on
- up-to-date
- hit the ground running
- core value
- nurture
- client base
- references
- withstand
Contents
- Lead-in
- Truth or myth
- Vocabulary preview
- Definitions
- Video
- Speaking
- Video
- Comprehension
- Discussion
- Vocabulary practice
- Debate
Lead-in, Truth or myth
The lesson begins with a discussion where students share their knowledge of freelancing, identify common freelance jobs, and compare freelancing with traditional employment. Those who prefer freelancing can discuss the career paths that interest them most. Students will also explore common myths and truths about freelancing, exchanging opinions before moving on to the listening task.
Vocabulary preview, Definitions
The next part of the lesson is a vocabulary preview, featuring 12 key words and phrases from the video How to Build a Successful Freelance Career. Students will check the box next to the words they are familiar with and provide their own explanations. If they are unsure, they can refer to the definitions on the following slides.
Video, Questions, Comprehension
This lesson is based on the video How to Build a Freelance Career That Works for You (3 minutes, 53 seconds), divided into two parts. Part 1 focuses on listening for the main idea. Students will listen and summarize the first part using the provided phrases. Part 2 covers key steps to building a successful freelance career. Students will complete a gap-fill exercise while listening to identify these steps. Afterward, students will complete a comprehension task, answering multiple-choice questions and providing brief explanations for their choices.
Discussion, Vocabulary practice
The post-listening discussion allows students to answer questions related to the video. Topics include financial stability, market value as a freelancer, and the importance of up-to-date skills. Students will also practice vocabulary from the video through a gap-fill exercise on the next slide.
Debate
The final task is a debate on freelancing versus traditional jobs. Students will be divided into two groups, with Group A supporting freelancing and Group B supporting traditional jobs. Each group will prepare arguments and present their points using key vocabulary from the lesson.
