SHE WORKS FOR BLACKROCK

 Talking about where someone works is an essential skill in English. This topic focuses on describing a person’s workplace and their responsibilities. It also introduces students to common job-related vocabulary and phrases used when discussing employment. Students will practice forming sentences about workplaces and answering related questions.

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to ask and answer questions about where someone works, describe the type of work they do, and explain their role in a company using basic English.

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GRAMMAR

1. Present Simple for Work and Responsibilities

• Subject + works for + company name.
  • Example: She works for BlackRock.
• Subject + doesn’t work for + company name.
  • Example: She doesn’t work for Google.

2. Questions with "Who" and "Where"

• Who does she work for?
  • Example: She works for BlackRock.
• Where does she work?
  • Example: She works in the New York office.

3. Prepositions Related to Work

• at (specific location): She works at the BlackRock headquarters.
• for (company or employer): She works for a large investment company.

Examples

• Positive: She works for BlackRock.
• Negative: She doesn’t work for a small company.
• Question: Who does she work for?

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VOCABULARY

1. Investment: Money used to make more money.
   Example: BlackRock is an investment company.

2. Company: An organization that sells products or services.
   Example: She works for a global company.

3. Office: A place where people work.
   Example: She works in a large office building.

4. Colleague: A person you work with.
   Example: Her colleagues are very friendly.

5. Client: A person or company that pays for services.
   Example: She talks to clients every day.

6. Finance: The management of money.
   Example: She works in finance.

7. Manager: A person who controls part of a company.
   Example: Her manager is very supportive.

8. Headquarters: The main office of a company.
   Example: BlackRock’s headquarters are in New York.

9. Career: A job you do for a long time.
   Example: She has a career in finance.

10. Team: A group of people working together.
    Example: She is part of a large team.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• She works for a big company.
• What does she do at BlackRock?
• She manages client portfolios.
• She works in the finance department.
• Her office is located in New York.
• She travels for work sometimes.
• Her job is very interesting.
• She works with a great team.
• She enjoys her job a lot.
• She has meetings every week.

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

1. She works for BlackRock.
2. She manages investments for clients.
3. Her office is very modern.

Negative Sentences

1. She doesn’t work for a small company.
2. She doesn’t handle sales.
3. Her job is not boring.

Questions and Answers

1. Q: Where does she work?
   A: She works for BlackRock.
2. Q: What does she do?
   A: She manages client portfolios.
3. Q: Does she work in finance?
   A: Yes, she does.

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CONVERSATION

Situation: Talking about someone’s job

John: Do you know what Sarah does?
Anna: Yes, she works for BlackRock.
John: Really? What does she do there?
Anna: She works in the finance department. She helps clients with their investments.
John: That sounds like an interesting job. Does she like it?
Anna: Yes, she enjoys it a lot. She says her team is very supportive.

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READING

Sarah’s Job at BlackRock

Sarah works for BlackRock, one of the largest investment companies in the world. She is a financial analyst. Her job is to help clients manage their money and make smart investments. Sarah works in the New York office, but sometimes she travels to meet clients in other cities.

Her day starts at 8 a.m. with a team meeting. She spends most of her time analyzing financial data and preparing reports. Sarah enjoys her job because she learns something new every day. She also likes working with her colleagues, who are very professional and friendly.

Although her job can be stressful at times, Sarah feels proud to work for such a successful company.

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Questions

1. Where does Sarah work?
   Answer: She works for BlackRock.

2. What is her job?
   Answer: She is a financial analyst.

3. Why does Sarah like her job?
   Answer: She enjoys learning something new every day and working with friendly colleagues.

4. Does Sarah travel for her job?
   Answer: Yes, she sometimes travels to meet clients.

5. What time does Sarah’s day start?
   Answer: Her day starts at 8 a.m.