WHAT DOES SHE DO?

 The question "What does she do?" is essential for asking about someone’s job or daily activities. At the A1 and A2 levels, students learn how to use this question to inquire about occupations or routines. This topic focuses on the structure of the question, how to answer it effectively, and vocabulary related to jobs and daily tasks.

Understanding this structure is crucial for building small talk, completing forms, or engaging in conversations about professions. By learning this question, students also strengthen their grasp of the present simple tense, which is used to describe regular actions or facts.

By the end of this lesson, learners will confidently ask and answer questions about jobs and routines, expanding their ability to hold conversations about personal and professional life.

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GRAMMAR

Present Simple Questions with "What does she do?"

• Structure:
  • What + does + subject (he/she/it) + do?
  • Examples:
    • What does she do?
    • What does he do?

Answering the Question

• Structure:
  • Subject + verb + (complement).
  • Examples:
    • She works as a teacher.
    • He drives a taxi.

Negative Statements

• Structure:
  • Subject + does not (doesn’t) + verb + (complement).
  • Examples:
    • She doesn’t work in an office.
    • He doesn’t teach English.

Yes/No Questions

• Structure:
  • Does + subject (he/she/it) + verb + (complement)?
  • Examples:
    • Does she work as a doctor?
    • Does he write books?

Short Answers

• Yes, she does.
• No, she doesn’t.

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VOCABULARY

1. Profession: A job requiring special education or skills. (Example: Teaching is her profession.)
2. Occupation: A formal word for a job. (Example: What is her occupation?)
3. Workplace: A place where someone works. (Example: Her workplace is a hospital.)
4. Task: A specific job or duty. (Example: She has many tasks to complete.)
5. Job: Work that someone does to earn money. (Example: She has a part-time job.)
6. Office: A place where many people work. (Example: She works in an office.)
7. Colleague: A person you work with. (Example: Her colleagues are friendly.)
8. Salary: The money someone earns from their job. (Example: She earns a good salary.)
9. Career: A long-term job path. (Example: She has a career in medicine.)
10. Employer: A person or company that gives someone a job. (Example: Her employer is a big company.)

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Asking about jobs:

  • What does she do?
  • Where does she work?

• Answering:

  • She works as a lawyer.
  • She is a nurse at the local hospital.

• Negative responses:

  • She doesn’t work in a school.
  • No, she doesn’t have a job right now.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

1. She works as a designer.
2. He teaches math at a school.

Negative:

1. She doesn’t work on weekends.
2. He doesn’t like his job.

Questions:

1. What does she do?
2. Does she work in an office?

Answers:

1. She is a doctor.
2. No, she doesn’t work in an office.

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CONVERSATION

Emma: What does your sister do?
Liam: She’s a journalist.
Emma: That’s interesting! Where does she work?
Liam: She works for a newspaper in the city.
Emma: Does she enjoy her job?
Liam: Yes, she loves writing stories and meeting new people.

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READING

"Meet Maria, the Teacher"

Maria is a teacher at a primary school in Madrid. Every weekday, she wakes up early and prepares her lessons. At school, she teaches English, math, and science to her students. Maria loves her job because she enjoys working with children and helping them learn.

Maria’s day is very busy. In the morning, she teaches classes. After lunch, she plans activities and checks homework. She also meets with parents to discuss her students’ progress. Maria works hard, but she always has a smile on her face.

When Maria isn’t working, she likes to read books and spend time with her family. She says that being a teacher is not just a job; it’s a passion. Maria believes that education can change lives, and she is proud to be part of her students’ journey.

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Questions and Answers

1. Q: What does Maria do?
   A: She is a teacher.

2. Q: Where does Maria work?
   A: She works at a primary school in Madrid.

3. Q: What subjects does Maria teach?
   A: She teaches English, math, and science.

4. Q: Why does Maria love her job?
   A: Because she enjoys working with children and helping them learn.

5. Q: What does Maria do in her free time?
   A: She likes to read books and spend time with her family.