Writing: Jobs and workplaces

How to use this lesson

For the teacher: Run this 25-minute lesson step by step to practice vocabulary and guide a short writing task. Check Module 1 answers automatically and use the AI evaluation in Module 2 for immediate student feedback.

For the learner: First, complete the quick vocabulary exercises below to practice key job words. Next, write your short message in Module 2 and compare your ideas with the model text in Module 3.

Module 1: Vocabulary Practice

Let's practice useful words about jobs and workplaces before you write.

(a) Word order: Put the words in the right order.

1. new / I / to / apply / want / for / job / a

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2. good / has / experience / work / She

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3. morning / works / a / He / shift

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4. kind / My / is / boss / very

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(b) Fill in the blanks: Complete the sentences using the word bank.

Word bank: interview, colleague, customer, salary, part-time

1. I had an ____ for the job yesterday.

2. Mark is my ____; we share the same office desk.

3. The waiter helped a friendly ____ choose a meal.

4. The company pays a good ____ at the end of every month.

5. She is a student, so she only works ____ on weekends.

(c) Choose the correct word: Select the best option.

1. I want to find a new ___ because I need more money.

____ a. shift ____ b. job ____ c. boss

2. My manager is a great ___; she always supports our team.

____ a. boss ____ b. customer ____ c. salary

3. You should send your CV to ___ for that position online.

____ a. interview ____ b. experience ____ c. apply

4. The hospital doctor works a night ___ from 10 PM to 6 AM.

____ a. colleague ____ b. shift ____ c. apply

(d) Match each question to its answer.

Choose the best answer for each question:

Question

Answer A

Answer B

Answer C

1. How was the interview?

____Answer A ____Answer B ____Answer C

2. Do you have any past experience?

____Answer A ____Answer B ____Answer C

3. Who was that in your shop?

____Answer A ____Answer B ____Answer C

Answer A: A customer who needed some books.

Answer B: It went well, thanks! The manager was nice.

Answer C: Yes, I worked in a store for two years.

Module 2: Writing Task

Now use your ideas to write a message to a friend.

Write a message to a friend about the job you want to do.

Write 50-70 words.

Sentence starters to use:

Hi ...,
I want to be a ...
A ... works ... (where, when).
I like it because ...
What do you want to be?

Checklist - what to include:

The job you want to do
Where and when people do it
Why you like it
A question to your friend

Your message: ____ (Type your message here...)

Module 3: Model Answer

Read this sample message to see how another student answered the task.

Hi Sam,

I want to be a tour guide in my city. A tour guide works at famous museums and historic parks from morning to late afternoon. I like it because I enjoy meeting new people from different countries and sharing interesting local stories with every visitor. The work is active and exciting. What do you want to be?

Best,
Alex

Why this works

1. I want to be a

This clearly names your chosen job right at the beginning of the message.

2. A tour guide works

This tells the reader the exact place and working hours.

3. I like it because

This introduces your personal reasons for choosing this work.

4. What do you want to be?

This finishes the message with a friendly question to keep the conversation going.

How to use this lesson

Module 1: Vocabulary Practice

(a) Word order: Put the words in the right order.

(b) Fill in the blanks: Complete the sentences using the word bank.

(c) Choose the correct word: Select the best option.

(d) Match each question to its answer.

Module 2: Writing Task

Sentence starters to use:

Checklist - what to include:

Module 3: Model Answer

Why this works

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