SHE WORKS AS A WAITRESS

 This topic introduces the job of a waitress and focuses on describing her responsibilities and daily activities. Students will learn vocabulary related to jobs in the service industry and practice using the Present Simple tense to talk about routines and facts. The lesson emphasizes talking about someone's profession and asking questions about their work.

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GRAMMAR

1. Present Simple Tense

Used to describe facts and regular activities.

• Positive Sentences:

  • Subject + base verb (+ s/es for he/she/it)
  • Example: She works as a waitress in a restaurant.

• Negative Sentences:

  • Subject + do/does not + base verb
  • Example: She does not work on Sundays.

• Questions:

  • Do/Does + subject + base verb?
  • Example: Does she like her job?

2. Prepositions for Jobs

• As: Describes someone's role.
  • Example: She works as a waitress.
• In: Refers to a location.
  • Example: She works in a café.

3. Adverbs of Frequency

Used to describe how often something happens.

• Examples:
  • She always serves customers with a smile.
  • She sometimes works late.

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VOCABULARY

1. Waitress: A woman who serves food and drinks in a restaurant.
   Example: She works as a waitress at a café.

2. Customer: A person who buys goods or services.
   Example: She takes orders from customers.

3. Tip: Extra money given for good service.
   Example: Customers often leave her a tip.

4. Menu: A list of food and drinks available in a restaurant.
   Example: She gives the menu to the customers.

5. Tray: A flat surface used for carrying food or drinks.
   Example: She carries a tray full of glasses.

6. Shift: A period of work during the day or night.
   Example: She works the morning shift on weekdays.

7. Restaurant: A place where people eat meals.
   Example: She works at an Italian restaurant.

8. Uniform: Special clothes worn by workers.
   Example: She wears a uniform at work.

9. Order: A request for food or drinks.
   Example: She writes the customer’s order in her notebook.

10. Kitchen: A place where food is prepared.
    Example: She brings orders from the kitchen to the tables.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• She works as a waitress at a café.
• She takes food orders from customers.
• She always greets customers with a smile.
• She sometimes works late at night.
• Does she enjoy working as a waitress?
• How often does she work the evening shift?
• She earns extra money from tips.
• Her job is tiring but rewarding.
• She helps customers choose items from the menu.
• She delivers food to the tables quickly.

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

1. She works as a waitress at a busy restaurant.
2. She always serves food with a smile.
3. She enjoys talking to customers.

Negative Sentences

1. She does not work on Mondays.
2. She does not like working late at night.
3. She does not forget customers’ orders.

Questions and Answers

1. Q: Does she work on weekends?
   A: Yes, she works on Saturdays and Sundays.
2. Q: Does she enjoy her job?
   A: Yes, she likes meeting new people.
3. Q: Where does she work?
   A: She works in a café near the park.

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CONVERSATION

Situation: Sarah and Jack are talking about Sarah's sister.

Jack: What does your sister do, Sarah?
Sarah: She works as a waitress.
Jack: Where does she work?
Sarah: She works at a small Italian restaurant in the city.
Jack: Does she like her job?
Sarah: Yes, she enjoys meeting customers, but it’s a bit tiring.
Jack: Does she work every day?
Sarah: No, she usually works five days a week.

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READING

A Day in the Life of a Waitress

Samantha works as a waitress in a popular café downtown. She starts her day early and arrives at the café at 7:00 AM. First, she prepares the tables by placing menus and cleaning the surfaces. At 8:00 AM, customers begin to arrive, and she greets them with a big smile.

Throughout the day, Samantha takes food orders, serves meals, and clears tables. She carries trays full of plates and drinks from the kitchen to the tables. Sometimes, it is very busy, and she works quickly to keep the customers happy.

Samantha enjoys her job because she loves talking to people. Many customers leave her tips, and she saves the extra money for her studies. Although the job is tiring, Samantha feels proud of her work.

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Questions

1. What time does Samantha start her day?
   Answer: She starts her day at 7:00 AM.

2. Where does Samantha work?
   Answer: She works at a café downtown.

3. What does she do to prepare the tables?
   Answer: She places menus and cleans the surfaces.

4. Why does Samantha like her job?
   Answer: She likes talking to people and meeting customers.

5. What does she use her tip money for?
   Answer: She saves it for her studies.