Unit 1 - So much work to do
When things go wrong at work!
Warm-Up : Turning a bad day into a lesson
Activity: Group Reflection Instructions :
Work in groups of four. Think about a time when something went wrong at work, at school, or during a project. Take turns sharing your stories and reflect together on what you learned from those experiences. Discussion prompts: What happened and why was it a bad day? How did you handle the situation? Did someone help you? What did they do? What lesson did you take from that experience? Do you think mistakes and problems can help us grow? Why or why not?
Getting someone to help you
When something goes wrong, we often need help from others — a coworker, a friend, or a professional. Let’s look at how we can talk about those situations naturally in English. Examples from the conversation: I had the attendant pump my gas. I got Mr. Brody to give me an extra day. I had the receptionist lend me a notebook. I got her to lend me her laptop.
When things went wrong - Speaking Activity
Instructions:
Work in groups of 4.
- Think of a time something went wrong at work, school, or in your personal life.
- Tell your group what happened.
- Explain who helped you, what they did, and how you got them to do it, using had or got.
- Each student speaks for 1–2 minutes.
Extra prompts (for deeper thinking):
- Did you have to persuade the person or was it their responsibility?
- How did you feel asking for help?
- What would have happened if no one had helped you?
Example : Two months ago, my computer crashed an hour before a client meeting. I had the IT support reinstall the software immediately. Then I got my manager to delay the meeting for 30 minutes so I could recover my files. It was stressful, but I learned to back up my data.
Unethical Behavior
What would you do?
Instructions:
Discuss in groups of 4:
- What kind of unethical things could happen in a law firm or office?
- What would you do if you discovered a coworker doing something dishonest?
Expression to express disapproval
What would you say? Instructions:
- In groups of 4, think about an unethical situation that could happen at work or university.
- Use the expressions studied to show strong disapproval.
- Then, choose one creative way to present it:
How to write a job post
Compare & Apply: Job Posting Analysis
Writing Task: Create a Job Post
Instructions:
In groups of 4, write a professional job post for a real or imaginary company. Follow these steps: 1️⃣ Job Title: Make it short and clear. 2️⃣ Job Summary: Describe the role and what makes it unique. 3️⃣ Responsibilities: List the main tasks. 4️⃣ Qualifications: Include skills, experience, or education. 5️⃣ Sell the Position: Mention why someone would love to work there. 6️⃣ Contact Information: Add an email, phone, or website for applicants.
💡 Be creative and realistic—make it look like a real job ad!
Vocabulary
Talking about when someone Helped You We use had or got to say that someone else did something for us in the past. had + person + base verb → I had the attendant pump my gas. 👉 Someone helped me because I asked or told them. got + person + to + base verb → I got Mr. Brody to give me an extra day. 👉 I persuaded or convinced someone to help me. In short:
Use had or got when you didn’t do it yourself, but you made it happen in the past.
I wouldn't bank on it" • Meaning: I wouldn't be too sure about it. "Could you elaborate?" • Meaning: Can you give more details or explain more? I'm afraid we have to decline" • Meaning: A polite way to say “No” to a request or offer. I strongly disagree " • Meaning: I personally do not agree at all.
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Unit 1 - So much work to do
When things go wrong at work!
Warm-Up : Turning a bad day into a lesson
Activity: Group Reflection Instructions : Work in groups of four. Think about a time when something went wrong at work, at school, or during a project. Take turns sharing your stories and reflect together on what you learned from those experiences. Discussion prompts: What happened and why was it a bad day? How did you handle the situation? Did someone help you? What did they do? What lesson did you take from that experience? Do you think mistakes and problems can help us grow? Why or why not?
Getting someone to help you
When something goes wrong, we often need help from others — a coworker, a friend, or a professional. Let’s look at how we can talk about those situations naturally in English. Examples from the conversation: I had the attendant pump my gas. I got Mr. Brody to give me an extra day. I had the receptionist lend me a notebook. I got her to lend me her laptop.
When things went wrong - Speaking Activity
Instructions: Work in groups of 4.
- Think of a time something went wrong at work, school, or in your personal life.
- Tell your group what happened.
- Explain who helped you, what they did, and how you got them to do it, using had or got.
- Each student speaks for 1–2 minutes.
Extra prompts (for deeper thinking):Example : Two months ago, my computer crashed an hour before a client meeting. I had the IT support reinstall the software immediately. Then I got my manager to delay the meeting for 30 minutes so I could recover my files. It was stressful, but I learned to back up my data.
Unethical Behavior
What would you do?
Instructions: Discuss in groups of 4:
Expression to express disapproval
What would you say? Instructions:
How to write a job post
Compare & Apply: Job Posting Analysis
Writing Task: Create a Job Post
Instructions: In groups of 4, write a professional job post for a real or imaginary company. Follow these steps: 1️⃣ Job Title: Make it short and clear. 2️⃣ Job Summary: Describe the role and what makes it unique. 3️⃣ Responsibilities: List the main tasks. 4️⃣ Qualifications: Include skills, experience, or education. 5️⃣ Sell the Position: Mention why someone would love to work there. 6️⃣ Contact Information: Add an email, phone, or website for applicants. 💡 Be creative and realistic—make it look like a real job ad!
Vocabulary
Talking about when someone Helped You We use had or got to say that someone else did something for us in the past. had + person + base verb → I had the attendant pump my gas. 👉 Someone helped me because I asked or told them. got + person + to + base verb → I got Mr. Brody to give me an extra day. 👉 I persuaded or convinced someone to help me. In short: Use had or got when you didn’t do it yourself, but you made it happen in the past.
I wouldn't bank on it" • Meaning: I wouldn't be too sure about it. "Could you elaborate?" • Meaning: Can you give more details or explain more? I'm afraid we have to decline" • Meaning: A polite way to say “No” to a request or offer. I strongly disagree " • Meaning: I personally do not agree at all.