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WHAT JOB DO YOU NEED ENGLISH AND ITALIAN FOR?

 This topic explores the reasons someone might need to learn English and Italian for their job or career. It helps learners discuss their professional goals and language requirements. The focus is on using the present simple tense to express needs and routines, as well as introducing vocabulary related to jobs and languages. This topic is ideal for A1 and A2 learners who want to practice talking about work, languages, and their importance in daily tasks.


GRAMMAR

Present Simple for Needs and Work

The present simple tense is used to describe job requirements, routines, and general truths.

  1. Affirmative Sentences:

    • Subject + need(s) + noun/verb.
      Example: "I need English for my job."
  2. Negative Sentences:

    • Subject + don’t/doesn’t + need + noun/verb.
      Example: "He doesn’t need Italian for his work."
  3. Questions:

    • What/Why/Do/Does + subject + need + noun/verb?
      Example: "Why do you need English for your job?"

VOCABULARY

  1. Job: Work you do for money.
    Example: "What job do you have?"

  2. Language: A system of communication.
    Example: "English and Italian are useful languages."

  3. Customer: A person who buys goods or services.
    Example: "I speak Italian with customers."

  4. Translate: To change words into another language.
    Example: "I translate documents at work."

  5. Tourist: A person traveling for fun.
    Example: "Tourists often need help in English or Italian."

  6. International: Between countries.
    Example: "I work for an international company."

  7. Colleague: Someone you work with.
    Example: "My colleagues speak English."

  8. Meeting: A gathering to discuss work.
    Example: "We have meetings in English."

  9. Skill: An ability to do something well.
    Example: "Language skills are important for my job."

  10. Interpreter: Someone who translates spoken language.
    Example: "She works as an interpreter."


USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

  1. "I need English for my job."
  2. "Do you need to speak Italian at work?"
  3. "I use both languages daily."
  4. "Speaking English is important in my career."
  5. "Why do you need to learn Italian?"
  6. "My job requires me to know two languages."
  7. "I communicate with international clients."
  8. "Can you help me translate this document?"
  9. "Learning English has improved my career opportunities."
  10. "Being bilingual is a great skill."

SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

  • "I need English for my job as a tour guide."
  • "She uses Italian to communicate with customers."

Negative Sentences

  • "I don’t need Italian for my job."
  • "He doesn’t use English at work."

Questions

  • "What job do you need English and Italian for?"
  • "Do you use both languages at work?"

Answers

  • Positive: "Yes, I need both languages for my job in tourism."
  • Negative: "No, I only use English at work."

CONVERSATION

Scene: Two colleagues talking about language skills.

Emma: Hi, Lucas! What job do you need English and Italian for?
Lucas: Hi, Emma! I work as a customer service agent for an international company.
Emma: That’s interesting. Do you use both languages every day?
Lucas: Yes, I do. I speak English with my colleagues and Italian with customers from Italy.
Emma: Wow! Is it hard to switch between two languages?
Lucas: Sometimes, but it’s good practice. Why are you learning Italian?
Emma: I want to work in tourism, so I think Italian will be useful.
Lucas: That’s a great idea! Being bilingual is a big advantage.


READING

"Why Languages Are Important for Your Career"

In today’s world, many jobs require you to know more than one language. English is often the most important language because it is used internationally. Italian is also valuable, especially if you work in tourism, fashion, or with Italian companies.

Jobs in customer service, tourism, and international business often need language skills. For example, a tour guide in Rome needs Italian to talk to locals and English to help tourists.

Learning new languages can improve your career opportunities. Bilingual people can communicate with more customers, attend international meetings, and translate important documents. It’s a skill that makes you stand out in the job market.

So, why are you studying English and Italian? Maybe your next job will be waiting for you in an international company or in a beautiful country like Italy!


Questions and Answers

  1. Q: Why is English important for jobs?
    A: English is important because it is used internationally.

  2. Q: Which industries need Italian?
    A: Tourism, fashion, and international business often need Italian.

  3. Q: What does a bilingual person do?
    A: A bilingual person can communicate with more customers, attend international meetings, and translate documents.

  4. Q: Why is learning languages good for your career?
    A: It improves career opportunities and makes you stand out in the job market.

  5. Q: What job might need both English and Italian?
    A: A tour guide in Rome might need both languages.

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