HOW MUCH MONEY DOES SHE MAKE A YEAR?

 This topic introduces students to discussing income and earnings in a simple and conversational way. Learners will practice asking and answering questions about salaries using "how much" and the Present Simple tense. The topic also includes vocabulary about money, jobs, and income-related terms. It will help A1 and A2 learners improve their ability to talk about finances in a practical context.

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GRAMMAR

1. Questions with "How Much"

Used to ask about amounts (money, quantity, etc.).

• Structure:
  • How much + does + subject + base verb?
• Examples:
  • How much money does she make a year?
  • How much does he earn every month?

2. Present Simple Tense

Used to describe regular actions or facts.

• Positive Sentences:

  • Subject + base verb (+ s/es for he/she/it)
  • Example: She earns $50,000 a year.

• Negative Sentences:

  • Subject + do/does not + base verb
  • Example: She does not make a lot of money.

• Questions:

  • Do/Does + subject + base verb?
  • Example: Does she make a lot of money?

3. Expressions with "Per" (time frequency)

• Used to describe how often something happens within a specific time frame.
  • Examples: per year, per month, per week.
  • Example Sentence: She earns $5,000 per month.

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VOCABULARY

1. Salary: The money someone earns for their job.
   Example: Her salary is very high.

2. Income: Money received regularly from work.
   Example: His income is enough to live comfortably.

3. Earn: To receive money for work.
   Example: She earns $2,000 every month.

4. Spend: To use money to buy things.
   Example: He spends $300 on rent.

5. Save: To keep money for future use.
   Example: She saves $100 every week.

6. Expenses: Money spent on needs or wants.
   Example: Her monthly expenses are high.

7. Paycheck: Money paid for work, often weekly or monthly.
   Example: He is happy with his paycheck.

8. Bonus: Extra money given for good work.
   Example: She received a bonus for completing the project.

9. Hourly Rate: The amount of money earned per hour.
   Example: Her hourly rate is $15.

10. Budget: A plan for how to spend money.
    Example: She creates a budget every month.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• How much money does she make?
• She earns $50,000 per year.
• Does she save any money?
• She spends most of her income on rent.
• Her salary is very competitive.
• What is her hourly rate?
• Her paycheck is bigger this month because of a bonus.
• She is saving for a vacation.
• Her monthly expenses are quite high.
• She has a good balance between saving and spending.

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

1. She earns $45,000 a year.
2. Her monthly paycheck is $3,000.
3. She saves 20% of her income.

Negative Sentences

1. She does not earn much money.
2. Her salary does not cover all her expenses.
3. She does not spend money on unnecessary items.

Questions and Answers

1. Q: How much money does she make a year?
   A: She makes $40,000 a year.

2. Q: Does she save any money?
   A: Yes, she saves $200 every month.

3. Q: What are her monthly expenses?
   A: Her expenses are around $1,500 per month.

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CONVERSATION

Situation: Tom and Anna are talking about Anna’s sister’s job.

Tom: Anna, how much money does your sister make a year?
Anna: She makes about $50,000 a year.
Tom: That’s a good salary! What does she do?
Anna: She’s a graphic designer at a marketing company.
Tom: Does she save money?
Anna: Yes, she saves about $500 every month.
Tom: That’s smart. What does she spend her money on?
Anna: Mostly rent and food, but she also likes to travel.

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READING

How Much Does Sarah Earn?

Sarah is a teacher at a high school. She loves her job because she enjoys helping students learn. Sarah earns $45,000 per year. Every month, she receives a paycheck of $3,750 before taxes.

Sarah has a budget to manage her income. She spends $1,200 on rent, $300 on groceries, and $150 on transportation. She also saves $500 every month for future expenses, like vacations or emergencies.

Sometimes, Sarah works extra hours as a tutor. For this, she earns an additional $20 per hour. Last month, she tutored for 10 hours and earned an extra $200.

Sarah believes in balancing work and life. Although she doesn’t make a fortune, she feels happy and secure with her income and savings.

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Questions

1. How much does Sarah earn per year?
   Answer: She earns $45,000 per year.

2. What are Sarah’s main monthly expenses?
   Answer: Rent, groceries, and transportation.

3. How much does Sarah save every month?
   Answer: She saves $500 every month.

4. How much does Sarah earn for tutoring?
   Answer: She earns $20 per hour for tutoring.

5. Why does Sarah like her job?
   Answer: She likes helping students learn.