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Conversation Intermediate · Module 16 · Unit 77

Pros and Cons of Online Learning

Pre B2 Intermediate

Learning Objectives

Today, you will explore education and career opportunities and discover useful words and expressions for everyday situations.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. What did you study in school?
  2. How did your education help your career?
  3. Are you doing the job you planned to do?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • Degree

    noun

    /dɪˈɡriː/

    Meaning:An academic rank.

    I have a degree in business.

    Real Life Tip:

    Very important for US job seekers.

  • Skill

    noun

    /skɪl/

    Meaning:Ability to do something well.

    Soft skills are vital for work.

    Real Life Tip:

    Frequently mentioned in resumes.

  • Get ahead

    phrasal verb

    /ɡɛt əˈhɛd/

    Meaning:To succeed or advance.

    She is working hard to get ahead.

    Real Life Tip:

    Common in career talk.

  • Look the part

    idiom

    /lʊk ðə pɑːrt/

    Meaning:To dress or act appropriately.

    You need to look the part to get the job.

    Real Life Tip:

    Used regarding professional image.

  • Gig

    slang

    /ɡɪɡ/

    Meaning:A temporary job.

    I am working a gig this weekend.

    Real Life Tip:

    Extremely common in the modern economy.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
James and Sarah discuss their career paths and education.
  • James
    Do you think my degree helps me get ahead?
  • Sarah
    It helps, but your skills matter more.
  • James
    I guess I should look the part for interviews.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. What does Sarah think is important for a career?
  2. What does James think he should do for interviews?
  3. What is James working on?

Exercise

Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud. Each question gives you 5 Points.

  1. What is a gig?

  2. What does get ahead mean?

  3. I need a ____.

  4. You must ____ the part.

  5. hard / working / to / ahead / get

  6. the / look / part / you / must

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. Is a degree needed to get ahead?
  2. What is your best career skill?
  3. Do you have to look the part?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. Do you like your job?
  2. What was your major?
  3. Are you working a gig?
  4. How do you get ahead?
  5. Is it important to look the part?
  6. What is a hard skill?
  7. Do you need a degree?
  8. Are you working hard?
  9. Do you like your career?
  10. What is your dream job?
Sarah
Definitely. Are you still doing that music gig?
  • James
    Yes, it is fun and pays the bills.
  • Sarah
    That is good. You are so lucky.
  • James
    You are doing great too!
  • Sarah
    Thanks! Let us keep working hard.