WHAT DO YOU DO FOR LIVING?

his topic focuses on introducing students to asking and answering questions about occupations. The phrase "What do you do for a living?" is a common way to inquire about someone's job or profession. Students will learn how to respond with details about their work and ask others about their jobs using the Present Simple tense. The lesson will also explore key vocabulary related to occupations and common job-related expressions.

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GRAMMAR

1. Present Simple Tense

We use the Present Simple to talk about habits, facts, and general truths, including what someone does for a living.

• Structure:

  • Affirmative: Subject + base verb (+s for third person singular) + complement
  • Negative: Subject + do/does not + base verb + complement
  • Questions: Do/Does + subject + base verb + complement?

• Examples:

  • Affirmative:
    • I work as a teacher.
    • She works in marketing.
  • Negative:
    • I don’t work on weekends.
    • He doesn’t work in an office.
  • Questions:
    • What do you do for a living?
    • Does he work from home?

2. Asking Questions About Jobs

• What do you do? (General inquiry about a person’s job)
• Where do you work? (Asking about the location or company)
• Do you enjoy your job? (Inquiring about feelings toward work)

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VOCABULARY

1. Job: Work someone does to earn money.
   Example: I have a job as a nurse.

2. Occupation: A formal word for a job or profession.
   Example: Her occupation is a lawyer.

3. Salary: Money earned from a job.
   Example: He gets a good salary.

4. Career: A person’s long-term professional journey.
   Example: She is building a career in engineering.

5. Full-time: Working a standard number of hours, usually 40 per week.
   Example: He has a full-time job.

6. Part-time: Working fewer hours than full-time.
   Example: I work part-time as a cashier.

7. Freelancer: Someone who works independently for different clients.
   Example: She is a freelance writer.

8. Manager: A person who supervises a team.
   Example: The manager is in a meeting.

9. Employee: A person who works for a company.
   Example: The company has 50 employees.

10. Unemployed: Not having a job.
    Example: He is unemployed but looking for work.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• What do you do for a living?
• I work as a teacher.
• I’m a software developer.
• Where do you work?
• I work in a hospital.
• Do you enjoy your job?
• I love my job because it’s interesting.
• I’m looking for a job.
• I have been working here for three years.
• My job is challenging but rewarding.

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

1. I work as a graphic designer.
2. She works in a bank.
3. We enjoy our jobs very much.

Negative Sentences

1. I don’t work on weekends.
2. He doesn’t like his job.
3. They don’t work in an office.

Questions and Answers

1. Q: What do you do for a living?
   A: I’m a teacher.
2. Q: Does she work from home?
   A: Yes, she works as a freelancer.
3. Q: Where do they work?
   A: They work in a restaurant.

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CONVERSATION

Situation: Two people meet at a networking event.

Anna: Hi, I’m Anna. Nice to meet you!
John: Hi Anna, I’m John. Nice to meet you too.
Anna: What do you do for a living?
John: I work as a software engineer. How about you?
Anna: I’m a graphic designer. I create logos and posters for companies.
John: That’s cool! Do you work for a company or freelance?
Anna: I’m a freelancer. I enjoy the flexibility. Do you like your job?
John: Yes, I love it. I get to solve problems and create new things every day.

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READING

Mark’s New Job

Mark recently started working as a marketing assistant. He works full-time for a large company in the city. Every day, he helps his team with advertising campaigns and market research. Mark enjoys his job because it is creative and exciting.

However, the job is also challenging. Mark sometimes works long hours, especially when there are deadlines. Despite this, he is happy because he is learning a lot and gaining valuable experience. Mark’s goal is to become a marketing manager in the future.

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Questions

1. What is Mark’s job?
   Answer: He is a marketing assistant.

2. Why does Mark enjoy his job?
   Answer: He enjoys it because it is creative and exciting.

3. What is challenging about Mark’s job?
   Answer: He sometimes works long hours, especially when there are deadlines.

4. What is Mark’s goal?
   Answer: His goal is to become a marketing manager.

5. Does Mark work full-time or part-time?
   Answer: He works full-time.