WHAT DO YOU DO?

 This topic focuses on introducing the basic question "What do you do?" and teaching students how to talk about jobs, professions, or daily activities. Students will learn to describe their work, studies, or main roles in life, as well as ask others about theirs. The lesson emphasizes the use of the simple present tense to discuss regular or ongoing activities.

By the end of this lesson, students will:

1. Understand how to ask and answer the question "What do you do?"
2. Use vocabulary to describe jobs, roles, and activities.
3. Form sentences to talk about their own and others' professions or responsibilities.

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GRAMMAR

1. The Simple Present Tense for Jobs and Activities

The simple present tense is used to talk about things that happen regularly, like jobs or daily routines.

• Affirmative:
  Subject + verb (base form for I/you/we/they or verb+s for he/she/it)

  • Example: I work as a teacher.
  • Example: She studies at the university.

• Negative:
  Subject + don’t/doesn’t + verb (base form)

  • Example: I don’t work on weekends.
  • Example: He doesn’t have a full-time job.

• Questions:
  Do/Does + subject + verb (base form)?

  • Example: Do you work in an office?
  • Example: Does she like her job?

2. Wh- Questions

Wh- questions are used to get more specific information.

• What do you do? (asking about a person’s job or role)
  • Example: What do you do?
    I’m a student.
• Where do you work? (asking about a workplace)
  • Example: Where do you work?
    I work in a hospital.

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VOCABULARY

1. Profession: A job that needs special training or skills.
   Example: Teaching is a noble profession.

2. Occupation: A formal way to say "job."
   Example: What is your occupation?

3. Full-time: Working the whole day, usually 40 hours a week.
   Example: She has a full-time job.

4. Part-time: Working fewer hours than a full-time job.
   Example: He works part-time at a café.

5. Freelancer: A person who works for themselves and not for a company.
   Example: Freelancers can choose their projects.

6. Employer: The person or company you work for.
   Example: My employer is very kind.

7. Employee: A person who works for someone else.
   Example: The company has 50 employees.

8. Colleague: A person you work with.
   Example: My colleagues are very friendly.

9. Internship: Temporary work to gain experience.
   Example: She is doing an internship at a law firm.

10. Workplace: The place where you do your job.
    Example: My workplace is very close to my home.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• What do you do for a living?
• I’m a/an [job/profession].
• I work as a/an [job].
• I work in [place/field].
• I don’t have a job right now.
• I’m a student at [school/university].
• I’m a freelancer, and I work from home.
• Do you like your job?
• My job is very interesting.
• I work long hours, but I enjoy it.

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

1. I work as a nurse in a hospital.
2. She is a student at a local university.
3. We run a small business together.

Negative Sentences

1. I don’t have a job right now.
2. He doesn’t work on weekends.
3. They don’t work in the same field.

Questions and Answers

1. Q: What do you do?
   A: I’m an engineer.
2. Q: Do you work full-time or part-time?
   A: I work part-time in the evenings.
3. Q: Where do you work?
   A: I work at a software company.

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CONVERSATION

Situation: Two people meet for the first time.

Emma: Hi, I’m Emma. Nice to meet you.
John: Hi, Emma. I’m John. Nice to meet you, too.
Emma: So, what do you do?
John: I’m a graphic designer. I work for a small company. What about you?
Emma: I’m a student. I’m majoring in business.
John: That’s interesting. Do you work part-time while studying?
Emma: Yes, I work part-time at a coffee shop.
John: That’s great!

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READING

"Different Jobs Around the World"

People have many different jobs depending on where they live and what they like to do. For example, in big cities, many people work in offices as managers, secretaries, or IT professionals. They usually work full-time and spend long hours in front of a computer.

In smaller towns, some people have outdoor jobs, like farming or construction. These jobs are often physical but rewarding. Others might work in shops, helping customers find what they need.

There are also creative jobs like writing, painting, or designing clothes. These jobs are perfect for people who enjoy expressing themselves. Freelancers and remote workers are becoming more common too, as technology allows people to work from anywhere in the world.

No matter what you do, it’s important to find a job that makes you happy and matches your skills.

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Questions and Answers

1. What kinds of jobs do people in big cities have?
   Answer: They often work in offices as managers, secretaries, or IT professionals.

2. What are outdoor jobs mentioned in the text?
   Answer: Farming and construction.

3. Why are creative jobs good for some people?
   Answer: Because they allow people to express themselves.

4. What has made freelancing and remote work more common?
   Answer: Technology has made it easier to work from anywhere.

5. What is important when choosing a job?
   Answer: Finding a job that makes you happy and matches your skills.