Jobs

Prepare your students for career conversations with these esl lessons covering interviews, freelancing, and career paths. Topics explore what different jobs actually involve and how to navigate career direction. Your learners practice job-related vocabulary in authentic contexts. Essential for teaching professional development and career-focused English.

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My First Job

Learn to describe first job experiences with A2 vocabulary for work schedules, customer service, and workplace feelings through real stories.

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Gen Alpha: Redefining Dream Jobs

This jobs lesson plan for adults at the B2-level compares childhood dreams with modern work reality, driven by personal stories and real-life aspirations.

A yellow DHL delivery van parked on a quiet street in a residential area. The image represents Marcelo, a delivery driver from the Undercover Boss video, who works hard abroad to support his family. It connects to the lesson topic of “undercover work” and the challenges faced by people working far from home.

Undercover Work

B1 ESL lesson on Undercover Boss, job security, and finance vocab. Includes video analysis, debate, and creative storytelling on workplace pressure.

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Side Hustle Ideas for Students

Intermediate ESL lesson on student side hustles: listen to real stories, learn key vocabulary, discuss jobs, and share your own ideas.

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You Say You’re an Artist?

B2 lesson questioning what it means to be an artist. Includes provocative video, vocabulary like muse and priorities, plus manifesto writing task.

Freelancing

This B2 lesson explores freelancing, covering myths, career-building steps, financial stability, and job security, with listening and debate activities.

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People & Their Jobs

Twelve jobs, charades, and a mock interview all in one A2 lesson. A fun way to teach job vocabulary your students will actually remember.

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Finding Direction in Your 20s

Your B2 students will love this lesson plan about finding direction in your twenties, with vocabulary, video, and real-talk discussion.

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What Do You Do For a Living?

Practice job vocabulary and career conversations with this engaging B1 lesson. Video-based activities help students discuss work and future goals.

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Job Interview Essentials

B2 job interview prep lesson. Master self-introductions, STAR method, common questions for upper-intermediate English business learners.

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Expectations vs Reality: Career Choices

B2 career expectations lesson. Explore job misalignment, automation risks, professional outcomes for upper-intermediate English learners.

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Best & Worst Jobs in Today’s Market

Compare best and worst jobs for B2 learners. Real market data, career vocabulary, and interview practice for upper-intermediate ESL students.