This lesson focuses on people who have jobs related to housework, such as cleaners, housekeepers, and caretakers. Students will learn to discuss job responsibilities in the context of household tasks, explore vocabulary related to cleaning and organizing, and understand how to express opinions about different roles in the home. The topic also allows students to think about the value of housework and the contributions of those who do it professionally.
Grammar
- Present Simple for Describing Jobs: Discussing what people do regularly as part of their job (e.g., “A housekeeper cleans rooms and organizes the house.”).
- Possessive Pronouns: To show ownership or responsibility (e.g., “It’s their job to keep the house clean”).
- Modal Verbs for Necessity and Ability: Using “must” and “can” to describe duties and skills (e.g., “They must be thorough” or “They can organize very well”).
Vocabulary
- Housework: Tasks done to maintain the home, such as cleaning and organizing
- Housekeeper: A person whose job is to clean and maintain a house
- Cleaner: Someone who cleans spaces, usually on a regular basis
- Caretaker: A person responsible for taking care of buildings or homes
- Dusting: Removing dust from surfaces
- Laundry: Washing and folding clothes
- Vacuuming: Cleaning floors with a vacuum cleaner
- Mopping: Cleaning floors with a wet mop
- Organize: Arrange things neatly
- Responsibilities: Duties or tasks someone is expected to perform
Useful Expressions
- "Housework is part of their daily responsibilities."
- "It’s their job to keep the house clean and organized."
- "They take care of the household tasks every day."
- "This job requires a lot of attention to detail."
- "Good organization skills are essential for this job."
- "They make sure everything is in order."
- "A housekeeper must be reliable and thorough."
Sentences
- "The housekeeper cleans and organizes the rooms every day."
- "It’s the cleaner’s job to vacuum and dust the furniture."
- "A caretaker takes care of everything in the house, from repairs to cleaning."
- "Housework requires a lot of patience and attention to detail."
- "They are responsible for keeping the household in perfect condition."
Questions and Answers
Q: "What does a housekeeper do?"
- A: "A housekeeper cleans, organizes, and maintains the house."
Q: "Why is it important to have someone do housework?"
- A: "It keeps the home clean and makes it a comfortable place to live."
Q: "What skills are needed for a job in housework?"
- A: "You need to be organized, reliable, and detail-oriented."
Q: "Who is responsible for housework in your home?"
- A: "We usually share the tasks, but sometimes we hire a cleaner."
Q: "Do you think housework should be considered a real job?"
- A: "Yes, it’s a valuable job that requires time and effort."
Conversation
Context: Julia and Max are discussing their experiences with housekeepers and how they help around the house.
Julia: I recently hired a housekeeper to help with the cleaning. I just don’t have time to keep everything in order anymore.
Max: That’s great! Housekeepers really make a difference. They’re so efficient with housework.
Julia: Absolutely. She takes care of everything—dusting, vacuuming, laundry. It’s such a relief.
Max: I can imagine! Do you find it hard to trust someone with your house?
Julia: A bit at first, but she’s very reliable. Plus, she treats the place like it’s her own.
Max: That’s good to hear. People don’t always realize that housework is a demanding job.
Julia: Exactly. It requires so much attention to detail.
Reading
Title: Housework as a Professional Job
Text: Housework has traditionally been seen as a private responsibility, but many people today understand its value as a professional service. Cleaners, housekeepers, and caretakers work hard to maintain homes, offices, and other spaces. Their job involves cleaning, organizing, and sometimes even managing a household’s supplies. People in these professions often have to be efficient, detail-oriented, and trustworthy. They ensure that spaces are comfortable and clean, contributing to the well-being of those who live and work there. Housework is demanding, requiring patience and consistency, which is why many consider it a skilled job. By hiring professionals for housework, people gain more time to focus on other responsibilities and enjoy a well-maintained environment.
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