people working in a field

Lesson 15

Jobs and Careers

Objective: I will learn to ask and answer questions about someone’s job.

Personal Study

Prepare for your conversation group by completing activities A through E.

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Study the Principle of Learning: Exercise Faith in Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ can help me do all things as I exercise faith in Him.

The disciples of Jesus Christ were on a boat. The wind was strong, and the waves were high. In the middle of this, they saw Jesus walking toward them on the water. One of His disciples, Peter, asked Jesus if he could walk out to meet Him on the water. Jesus invited Peter to do what seemed impossible.

The Bible tells us what happened next: “And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.

“But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.

“And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?” (Matthew 14:29–31).

At first, Peter acted in faith, and he miraculously began to walk on water. But when he stopped looking at Jesus and started looking at the storm, he began to sink. Like Peter, if you focus on your fears, you might want to quit. Instead, you can focus on Jesus. Learning a new language can seem impossible. Trust that Jesus Christ can help you do things that seem impossible.

Christ reaching to Peter on the water

Ponder

• What are some ways you can focus your faith on Jesus Christ when you are overwhelmed or discouraged?

• How has your belief in Jesus Christ grown since beginning EnglishConnect?

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Memorize Vocabulary

Learn the meaning and pronunciation of each word before your conversation group. Try learning more words that you can use in the patterns. Consider using a dictionary or translator or asking a friend.

Verbs

build
clean
deliver
design
help
manage
own
sell
serve

Nouns

business/businesses
building/buildings
computer/computers
customer/customers
employee/employees
product/products
warehouse/warehouses

Adjectives

challenging
engaging
fast-paced
meaningful
stressful

See lesson 5 for more adjectives.

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Practice Pattern 1

Practice using the patterns until you can confidently ask and answer questions. You can replace the underlined words with words in the “Memorize Vocabulary” section.

Q: What do you do for work?A: I (verb) (noun).

Questions

pattern 1 question what do you do for work

Answers

pattern 1 answer I verb noun

Examples

man using a computer

Q: What do you do for work?A: I manage a business.

Q: What does he do for work?A: He sells computers.

Q: What do they do?A: They design buildings.

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Practice Pattern 2

Practice using the patterns until you can confidently ask and answer questions. Try understanding the rules in the patterns. Think about how English is similar to or different from your language.

Q: Do you like to (verb) (noun)?A: Yes, it’s (adjective).

Questions

pattern 2 question do you like to verb noun

Answers

pattern 2 answer yes, it’s adjective

Examples

man with blue shirt and computer

Q: Do you like to manage a business?A: Yes, it’s challenging.

Q: Does he like to sell computers?A: Yes, it’s fast-paced.

Q: Does she like to manage a warehouse?A: No, it’s stressful.

Q: Do they like to help customers?A: Yes, it’s engaging.

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Use the Patterns

Write four questions you can ask someone. Write an answer to each question. Read them aloud.

Additional Activities

Complete the lesson activities and assessments online at englishconnect.org/learner/resources or in the EnglishConnect 1 Workbook.

Act in Faith to Practice English Daily

Continue to practice English daily. Use your “Personal Study Tracker.” Review your study goal and evaluate your efforts.

Conversation Group

Discuss the Principle of Learning: Exercise Faith in Jesus Christ

(20–30 minutes)

Christ reaching to peter on the water

• Read aloud the principle of learning for this lesson.

• Discuss the questions.

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Activity 1: Practice the Patterns

(10–15 minutes)

Review the vocabulary list with a partner.

Practice pattern 1 with a partner:

• Practice asking questions.

• Practice answering questions.

• Practice a conversation using the patterns.

Repeat for pattern 2.

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Activity 2: Create Your Own Sentences

(10–15 minutes)

Look at the pictures. Ask and answer questions about each person’s job. Take turns.

Example: Paul

man moving boxes

• A: What does Paul do for work?

• B: He delivers products.

• A: Does Paul like to deliver products?

• B: Yes, it’s fast-paced.

Image 1: Jean, Benjamin, Anthony

three construction men

Image 2: Sara

woman cleaning a sink

Image 3: Malee and Arthit

man and woman at street food stall

Image 4: Roberto and Francisco

man with apron and a man with sweater talking

Image 5: Juan

waiter holding food

Image 6: Imani

elderly woman smiling with computer

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Activity 3: Create Your Own Conversations

(15–20 minutes)

Choose three family members. Ask and answer questions about each person’s job. Use patterns and vocabulary from this lesson and lesson 14. Say as much as you can. Take turns.

New Vocabulary

fix
airplane
airport

Example

• A: Where does your brother work?

• B: He works at an airport.

• A: What’s his job?

• B: He’s a mechanic.

• A: What does he do for work?

• B: He fixes airplanes.

• A: Does he like to fix airplanes?

• B: Yes, it’s challenging.

Evaluate

(5–10 minutes)

Evaluate your progress on the objectives and your efforts to practice English daily.

Evaluate Your Progress

I can:

• Describe my job.

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• Ask about someone’s job.

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• Describe other people’s jobs.

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Evaluate Your Efforts

Evaluate your efforts to:

1. Study the principle of learning.

2. Memorize vocabulary.

3. Practice the patterns.

4. Practice daily.

Set a goal. Consider the study suggestions in the “Personal Study Tracker.”

Share your goal with a partner.

Act in Faith to Practice English Daily

“Faith in Jesus Christ is the foundation of all belief and the conduit of divine power. …

“… It is our faith that unlocks the power of God in our lives. …

“The Lord understands our mortal weakness. We all falter at times. But He also knows of our great potential. …

“The Lord does not require perfect faith for us to have access to His perfect power. But He does ask us to believe” (Russell M. Nelson, “Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains,” Liahona, May 2021, 102).