SHE HAS TWO JOBS

 This topic introduces students to talking about working multiple jobs. It focuses on describing a person’s employment situation, discussing how they manage their time, and understanding why someone might have two jobs. Students will practice using the present simple tense to describe routines and habits while expanding their vocabulary related to work and time management.

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GRAMMAR

1. Present Simple for Habits and Routines

Use the present simple to describe regular actions or routines.

• Structure:

  • Subject + verb (base form) + object

• Examples:

  • She has two jobs.
  • He works in the morning and studies at night.
  • They manage their time carefully.

2. Conjunctions: And, But, Because

Use conjunctions to connect ideas or explain reasons.

• Examples:
  • She works two jobs because she needs more money.
  • He works in the morning and studies in the afternoon.
  • It’s hard to have two jobs, but she manages it well.

3. Time Expressions

• Use time phrases to talk about schedules:
  • In the morning, in the afternoon, at night, on weekends.

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VOCABULARY

1. Job: A paid position of regular employment.
   Example: She has two jobs at a café and a bookstore.

2. Salary: Money earned from work.
   Example: She earns two salaries because she works two jobs.

3. Shift: A period of work during a day.
   Example: Her first shift starts at 7 a.m.

4. Balance: The ability to manage time or activities well.
   Example: It’s hard to balance two jobs and family time.

5. Schedule: A plan for when tasks or events happen.
   Example: His schedule is very busy because of his two jobs.

6. Effort: The energy needed to achieve something.
   Example: Working two jobs takes a lot of effort.

7. Part-time: Working less than full-time hours.
   Example: Her second job is part-time.

8. Full-time: Working the full number of hours required.
   Example: Her first job is full-time.

9. Responsibility: A duty to deal with something or take care of someone.
   Example: She has many responsibilities at both jobs.

10. Flexible: Able to adjust to changes or new conditions.
    Example: A flexible schedule helps her manage two jobs.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• She works two jobs to support her family.
• It’s not easy to manage two jobs, but she does it well.
• Her first job is full-time, and her second job is part-time.
• She works hard because she wants to save money.
• Having two jobs requires good time management.
• She starts her day early and finishes late.
• On weekends, she has more free time.
• She is always busy with work.
• Managing two jobs can be stressful.
• She feels proud of her hard work.

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SENTENCES

Positive

1. She has two jobs, one at a café and another at a library.
2. He works in the morning and studies in the evening.
3. They manage their time well even with busy schedules.

Negative

1. She doesn’t have time to relax because of her two jobs.
2. He doesn’t work on weekends because he needs to rest.
3. They don’t find it easy to balance work and family.

Questions and Answers

1. Q: Does she have two jobs?
   A: Yes, she works at a restaurant and a shop.
2. Q: Why does she work two jobs?
   A: She needs to save money for her studies.
3. Q: Is it difficult to manage two jobs?
   A: Yes, it can be stressful, but she is managing it well.

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CONVERSATION

Situation: Two friends talk about having two jobs.

Anna: Hi, Lisa! How are you?
Lisa: Hi, Anna! I’m good, just a little tired.
Anna: Why? Are you busy?
Lisa: Yes, I have two jobs now.
Anna: Wow! Where do you work?
Lisa: I work full-time at an office and part-time at a café.
Anna: That must be hard! How do you manage your time?
Lisa: It’s not easy, but I have a good schedule. I work at the café only on weekends.
Anna: That’s impressive! Why are you working so much?
Lisa: I want to save money for a vacation.
Anna: Good for you! Don’t forget to rest.

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READING

Balancing Two Jobs

Emily is 25 years old, and she has two jobs. In the morning, she works as a teacher at a primary school. She loves teaching children, but it’s a full-time job that requires a lot of energy.

In the evening, Emily works part-time at a bookstore. She enjoys this job because she loves books and meeting new people. However, having two jobs is not easy. Emily’s schedule is very busy, and she doesn’t have much free time.

Emily works two jobs because she is saving money to buy a house. She feels proud of her hard work and knows it will be worth it in the end. On weekends, she tries to relax and spend time with her family.

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Questions

1. What are Emily’s two jobs?
   Answer: She is a teacher in the morning and works at a bookstore in the evening.

2. Why does Emily have two jobs?
   Answer: She is saving money to buy a house.

3. What does Emily do on weekends?
   Answer: She tries to relax and spend time with her family.

4. Does Emily enjoy her jobs?
   Answer: Yes, she loves teaching and enjoys working at the bookstore.

5. What is difficult about Emily’s schedule?
   Answer: She doesn’t have much free time because of her two jobs.