This lesson explores the difference between being someone’s classmate and coworker. Students will practice asking and answering questions about relationships in school and work contexts. The focus is on the simple present tense, personal pronouns, and job-related vocabulary to improve understanding of social roles and interactions.
GRAMMAR
1. Simple Present Tense for Facts
Used to describe facts about relationships or roles.
Structure:
- Positive: Subject + verb
- I’m her coworker.
- She is my classmate.
- Negative: Subject + do/does not + verb
- I’m not her classmate.
- He doesn’t work with me.
- Questions: Auxiliary verb + subject + verb
- Are you her classmate?
- Do you work together?
2. Possessive Pronouns
Used to show ownership or relationships.
- My: belonging to me (She is my coworker.)
- Her: belonging to her (Are you her classmate?)
3. Short Answers
Answers to yes/no questions should include auxiliary verbs.
- Yes, I am.
- No, I’m not.
- Yes, we do.
- No, we don’t.
VOCABULARY
- Classmate: A person in the same class as you. (My classmate sits next to me.)
- Coworker: A person you work with. (We’re coworkers at the same company.)
- Workplace: The place where you work. (My workplace is near my house.)
- School: A place where students learn. (I go to school every day.)
- Office: A room or building where people work. (Our office is on the 5th floor.)
- Job: The work a person does to earn money. (She has a part-time job.)
- Project: A task or work assignment. (We are working on a big project.)
- Team: A group of people who work together. (I like my team at work.)
- Supervisor: A person who manages others at work. (My supervisor is very helpful.)
- Assignment: A task given to a student or employee. (I finished my math assignment.)
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
- Are you her classmate?
- No, I’m her coworker.
- Do you work together?
- We are in the same team.
- She is my supervisor at work.
- He studies in my class.
- Where do you work?
- What project are you working on?
- How long have you worked there?
- Who is your classmate?
SENTENCES
Positive Sentences
- I’m her coworker.
- He is my classmate.
- We work on the same project.
Negative Sentences
- I’m not her classmate.
- She doesn’t work in my office.
- They are not in my team.
Questions
- Are you her classmate?
- Do you work in the same office?
- Who is your coworker?
Answers
- Yes, I am her classmate.
- No, I’m not her coworker.
- My coworker is Peter.
CONVERSATION
Liam: Hi, are you her classmate?
Sophia: No, I’m her coworker.
Liam: Oh, really? Where do you work?
Sophia: We work at a marketing company.
Liam: That’s interesting. Do you work on the same team?
Sophia: Yes, we’re part of the same project team.
Liam: Nice! I thought you were her classmate because I saw you both at the library.
Sophia: No, we were just preparing for a presentation.
READING
"School and Work: Different Worlds"
Maria and John know each other, but they are not classmates. Maria is a university student, and she studies biology. John is her coworker at a part-time job in a bookstore. They often see each other after school to work together.
At the bookstore, Maria helps customers find books, while John organizes new deliveries. They work well together and enjoy talking about their favorite books. However, their lives are very different outside of work. Maria spends her time studying, while John is already finished with university and focuses on his job.
Even though they are not classmates, they get along well and help each other with work tasks.
Questions and Answers
Q: Is Maria John’s classmate?
A: No, Maria is not John’s classmate.Q: Where do Maria and John work?
A: They work at a bookstore.Q: What does Maria do at the bookstore?
A: She helps customers find books.Q: Does John study at university?
A: No, he is already finished with university.Q: How do Maria and John get along?
A: They get along well and help each other with work tasks.
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