WHAT'S HER JOB LIKE?

 This lesson focuses on asking and describing what someone’s job is like. Students will learn how to talk about job responsibilities, work environments, and personal opinions about work. The lesson uses the Present Simple tense and question forms, suitable for A1 and A2 learners. By the end of this lesson, students will be able to describe a job, express opinions about work, and ask relevant questions.

---

GRAMMAR

1. Asking About Jobs

• Structure:
  What is + (possessive adjective) + job like?

  Examples:

  • What’s her job like?
  • What’s your job like?

2. Present Simple for Work Responsibilities

• Structure:
  Subject + verb + object.

  Examples:

  • She works in an office.
  • He teaches English to students.

3. Using Adjectives to Describe Jobs

• Examples of adjectives:

  • easy, difficult, interesting, boring, exciting, stressful, relaxing.

  Examples:

  • Her job is exciting.
  • My job is a little stressful.

4. Frequency Adverbs to Talk About Work

• Examples of frequency adverbs:

  • always, usually, sometimes, rarely, never.

  Examples:

  • She always starts work at 9 a.m.
  • He sometimes works on weekends.

---

VOCABULARY

1. Job: Work that a person does for money.
   Example: Her job is teaching children.

2. Responsibility: A duty or task that you need to do.
   Example: One responsibility of her job is answering emails.

3. Office: A place where people work.
   Example: She works in an office.

4. Factory: A place where products are made.
   Example: His job is in a factory.

5. Customer: A person who buys something.
   Example: She talks to customers every day.

6. Colleague: A person you work with.
   Example: My colleagues are very friendly.

7. Stressful: Causing worry or pressure.
   Example: Her job is stressful, but she enjoys it.

8. Relaxing: Making you feel calm.
   Example: His job is very relaxing.

9. Shift: A period of work time.
   Example: He works the night shift.

10. Salary: The money you earn from your job.
    Example: She has a good salary.

---

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• What’s your job like?
• What does she do at work?
• Her job is very interesting.
• He works with customers.
• I enjoy my job because it’s relaxing.
• Her job is sometimes stressful.
• What do you like about your job?
• She always works hard.
• Do you like your job?
• He rarely works on weekends.

---

SENTENCES

Positive Sentences:

1. Her job is very exciting.
2. She works in an office with her colleagues.
3. He talks to customers every day.

Negative Sentences:

1. Her job is not boring.
2. She doesn’t work on weekends.
3. He doesn’t enjoy his job because it’s stressful.

Questions and Answers:

1. Q: What’s her job like?
   A: Her job is interesting and exciting.
2. Q: Where does she work?
   A: She works in an office.
3. Q: Does she enjoy her job?
   A: Yes, she loves her job.

---

CONVERSATION

Situation: Talking About a Job

Anna: Hi, Maria. What’s your sister’s job like?
Maria: She’s a doctor. Her job is very busy but interesting.
Anna: Does she work long hours?
Maria: Yes, she usually works 10 hours a day.
Anna: Wow! That sounds stressful. Does she like her job?
Maria: Yes, she loves helping people.

---

READING

What Is Her Job Like?

Sarah is a teacher. Her job is very interesting because she teaches children. She works in a school with many other teachers. Her responsibilities include preparing lessons, teaching classes, and helping students with questions. Sarah loves her job because she enjoys working with children.

Sometimes her job can be stressful, especially when students don’t listen. However, Sarah is very patient, and she knows how to make her lessons fun. She usually works from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., but she sometimes stays later to prepare for the next day. Sarah says her job is not easy, but it is very rewarding.

---

Questions

1. What is Sarah’s job?
   Answer: Sarah is a teacher.

2. Where does Sarah work?
   Answer: She works in a school.

3. Why does Sarah love her job?
   Answer: She loves her job because she enjoys working with children.

4. What is one responsibility Sarah has at work?
   Answer: She prepares lessons.

5. Does Sarah think her job is easy?
   Answer: No, she thinks it’s not easy, but it is rewarding.