LUPE IS MY COWORKER

 This topic focuses on talking about relationships in the workplace. It teaches students how to describe their coworkers, their roles, and their interactions at work. By the end of this lesson, students will be able to talk about their professional relationships using simple vocabulary and grammar, particularly the present simple and descriptive sentences.

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GRAMMAR

1. Present Simple Tense for Facts

The present simple is used to describe facts about people and situations.

• Lupe is my coworker.
• We work together every day.

Form:

• Positive: Subject + base verb (+ s/es for third person singular).
  (She works in the office.)
• Negative: Subject + do/does not + base verb.
  (She does not work here.)
• Question: Do/Does + subject + base verb?
  (Does she work here?)

2. Possessive Pronouns

Use possessive pronouns to show ownership or relationships.

• Lupe is my coworker.
• Her job is very important.

3. Using Prepositions to Describe Work Relationships

• We work in the same office.
• She sits next to me.

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VOCABULARY

1. Coworker: A person you work with. (Lupe is my coworker.)
2. Office: A room where people work. (We work in an office.)
3. Team: A group of people working together. (Our team is small.)
4. Manager: A person in charge of a team or department. (Our manager is helpful.)
5. Friendly: Kind and pleasant. (Lupe is very friendly.)
6. Project: A task or job to complete. (We are working on a project.)
7. Organized: Good at planning and arranging things. (She is very organized.)
8. Task: A small job to do. (We share tasks at work.)
9. Busy: Having a lot to do. (We are busy today.)
10. Helpful: Willing to help others. (Lupe is helpful to everyone.)

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Lupe is my coworker.
• We work on the same team.
• She is very friendly.
• We help each other with tasks.
• Our manager is supportive.
• Do you like working with her?
• She is always on time.
• We are working on a project together.

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

1. Lupe is my coworker.
2. She works in the same office as me.
3. We have a good working relationship.

Negative Sentences

1. Lupe is not my manager.
2. She does not work on weekends.
3. We do not argue about tasks.

Questions

1. Is Lupe your coworker?
2. Does she like her job?
3. What does she do at work?

Answers

1. Yes, Lupe is my coworker.
2. She likes her job a lot.
3. She organizes meetings and helps with tasks.

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CONVERSATION

Ana: Hi! Do you know Lupe?
Carlos: Yes, Lupe is my coworker. We work on the same team.
Ana: That’s nice! What is she like?
Carlos: She’s very friendly and organized. She always helps when I need it.
Ana: Does she enjoy her job?
Carlos: Yes, she does. She says she loves working with our team.
Ana: That’s great! I’d like to meet her.

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READING

"Lupe and Her Team"
Lupe works in a busy office. She is a very friendly and hardworking coworker. Every day, she helps her team with different tasks, such as organizing files, scheduling meetings, and answering emails. Lupe’s manager often says that she is the most organized person on the team.

Lupe enjoys working with her coworkers. She believes teamwork is very important, and she always tries to help others when they need assistance. On Fridays, Lupe and her coworkers like to have lunch together. It is a great way for them to relax and talk about their week.

Even though Lupe is busy, she always finds time to help her team and make everyone’s day better. Her coworkers are happy to work with her because she is not only helpful but also a good friend.

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Questions and Answers

1. Q: Where does Lupe work?
   A: She works in a busy office.

2. Q: What tasks does Lupe do at work?
   A: She organizes files, schedules meetings, and answers emails.

3. Q: What does Lupe’s manager think about her?
   A: Her manager says she is the most organized person on the team.

4. Q: What do Lupe and her coworkers do on Fridays?
   A: They have lunch together.

5. Q: Why do her coworkers enjoy working with her?
   A: Because she is helpful and a good friend.