Beginner Conversation: Jobs and Employment

WARM UP

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Ron and you will be Emma. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Good evening, Emma. How was your first day at work? What was it like?
It feels great. Every staff welcomed me well. My manager seem kind. I’m excited to work with them.

I’m glad you’re happy. By the way, what is your position and what kind of company are you working for?
I work for a magazine company, and I’m one of their new photographers. Actually, I will start my first project tomorrow.

Wow. Tomorrow is just your second day, but you already have a project. I’m proud of you, Emma. Do your best, okay?
I will. Thank you, Ron! It means a lot.
CONVERSATION

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask me questions, too.

ANSWER

1. If you could have any job, what would it be and why?
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2. What do you think are the best jobs in your country?
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3. Have you considered taking part-time job?
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4. Describe an excellent boss in three words.
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5. In your opinion, how many hours in a day should a worker work?
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6. What is your dream job?
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7. What is your first job?
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8. What kind of jobs interest you the most?
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9. What do you like about your current job?
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10. Do you think it’s important for employees to know how to speak and write in English?
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