MY MOTHER IS A BUSINESSPERSON

 This lesson focuses on talking about professions, specifically the role of a businessperson. Students will learn how to describe jobs, discuss daily routines, and use vocabulary related to business. The lesson introduces the Present Simple tense to describe what a businessperson does and how they contribute to their workplace. Learners will also practice using family-related vocabulary to discuss their parents’ jobs.

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GRAMMAR

1. The Present Simple for Routines

• Subject + verb (base form) + object.
  • Example: My mother works in an office.

2. Talking About Occupations

• Use a/an to describe jobs.
  • Example: She is a businessperson.
• Use verbs like work, manage, meet, plan.
  • Example: She manages a team of 10 people.

3. Adverbs of Frequency

• Always, often, sometimes, rarely, never.
  • Example: My mother often travels for work.

4. Questions with "What" and "Where"

• What does your mother do?
  • Example: She is a businessperson.
• Where does she work?
  • Example: She works in a big company.

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VOCABULARY

1. Businessperson: A person who works in business or commerce.
   Example: My mother is a successful businessperson.

2. Office: A place where people work, usually in a building.
   Example: She works in an office downtown.

3. Team: A group of people working together.
   Example: She manages a team of five people.

4. Client: A person who buys services or products.
   Example: She often talks to clients.

5. Project: A planned piece of work.
   Example: She is working on a big project now.

6. Meeting: A time when people come together to discuss something.
   Example: She has a meeting every morning.

7. Manager: A person who is in charge of part of a company.
   Example: She is a manager in her company.

8. Schedule: A plan of when things will happen.
   Example: Her schedule is very busy.

9. Presentation: A talk given to share ideas or information.
   Example: She gives presentations to clients.

10. Company: A business organization.
    Example: She works for a big company.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• What does your mother do?
• She is a businessperson.
• She works for a big company.
• She manages a team of people.
• Her job is very busy.
• She often gives presentations.
• She sometimes works from home.
• She has meetings every day.
• She likes her job because it’s interesting.
• Her job is challenging but rewarding.

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

1. My mother is a businessperson.
2. She works in a large company.
3. She manages important projects.

Negative Sentences

1. My mother does not work in a small company.
2. She does not stay at home during the day.
3. She doesn’t have an easy job.

Questions and Answers

1. Q: What does your mother do?
   A: She is a businessperson.
2. Q: Where does she work?
   A: She works in an office downtown.
3. Q: Does she enjoy her job?
   A: Yes, she loves her job because it’s interesting.

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CONVERSATION

Situation: Talking About Mom’s Job

Emma: Hi, Sarah! What does your mom do?
Sarah: She is a businessperson.
Emma: That’s cool! Where does she work?
Sarah: She works for a big company in the city.
Emma: What does she do at work?
Sarah: She manages a team and works on big projects.
Emma: Does she like her job?
Sarah: Yes, she thinks it’s challenging but rewarding.

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READING

My Mother’s Job

My mother is a businessperson. She works in a big company in the city. Her job is very busy, but she enjoys it. She manages a team of ten people and works on important projects. Every morning, she has a meeting with her team to discuss the day’s tasks.

Sometimes, she travels to meet clients or give presentations. She often works long hours, but she says it’s worth it because she loves her job. Her job is not easy, but she likes the challenge.

At home, she tells us about her work, and we are very proud of her. She always says, “If you love your job, it doesn’t feel like work.”

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Questions

1. What is Sarah’s mother’s job?
   Answer: She is a businessperson.

2. Where does she work?
   Answer: She works in a big company in the city.

3. What does she do in the morning?
   Answer: She has a meeting with her team.

4. Does she like her job? Why?
   Answer: Yes, because it is challenging and rewarding.

5. What does she sometimes do for work?
   Answer: She travels to meet clients or give presentations.