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Listening - PowerPoint Presentations -
Interactive activities - Activities to print-
Lesson plans - Webquests -
Interactive games - Games to print -
Conversation questions -
Posters - Cartoons - Songs -
Idioms and Proverbs - Poems - Stories - Jokes -
Flash animations - Videos

(Updated on 14/09/2011)

 


Related pages :

Shops - Jobs (civilization) : Information -

Minorities - Curriculum vitae / C.V.

 


Activities TO PRINT :

  • Jobs verbs(Janet Taylor)  - a worksheet - To use verbs to describe jobs.
    (primaryresources.co.uk)
  • Jobs - Worksheet envoyée par Rabha Benbassou (Ac. Nantes)
  • Online Job Application Form Resource Site - Find Printable Applications. - with videos
    "It is a resource that provides hundreds of printable and online applications for retail stores, department stores, pharmacies, grocery stores, restaurants, shops,  etc. 
    See "JOB CATEGORIES"
    (job-applications.com)

  • Anglais et Découverte des métiers - EXTRAITS
    "Ce dossier est tiré d'une publication qui propose aux enseignants d'anglais
    d'amener leurs élèves à découvrir les métiers à partir de l'enseignement de leur discipline. Il s'appuie sur le programme d'anglais de 3e de collège.
    Les documents, textes écrits et audio ou images, sont enrichis d'une exploitation pédagogique qui permet d'aborder conjointement
    le traitement disciplinaire et le traitement thématique.
    Ils sont regroupés en quatre grandes thématiques :
    - HOW TO CHOOSE A JOB
    - JOB LIKES AND DISLIKES
    - WORK EXPERIENCES
    - LOOKING FOR A JOB    "
    (ONISEP)

  • Worksheet for Researching Occupations
    "The more you know about an occupation, the more likely you are to make effective career decisions." (clarion.edu)
  • Jobs - "Students list jobs that require various skills and situations." (teachervision)

 

  • Occupations Quiz - (Enchanted Learning)
    "Use the Little Explorers picture dictionary to answer 20 questions on occupations, from "artist" to "zoologist"."

 

 

Lesson plans :

 

  • Cool Jobs - A Debate Roleplay Lesson Plan
    "This is a debate lesson for large classes, keeping everyone involved."
    Level : pre-intermediate and intermediate
    "It would be a suitable activity for using with career vocabulary or with comparative adjectives and nouns."
    (eslflow.com)

  • "23 June is United Nations Public Service Day. Practise your English while you learn about public services.
    Take a look at the article, poem, cartoon, poll, word game, trivai and links...
    Public services is a term usually used to mean services provided by government to its citizens, either directly (through the public sector)
    or by financing private provision of services. "
    (British Council)

 

 

  • Domestic workers - a lesson plan with a recording of a BBC documentary
    Language Function :     listening / discussing issues
    Vocabulary Area / Topic :     jobs / cultural differences / domestic workers
    (english-4u.com)

 

  • Happiness is a snip away (BBC)
    "The aims of this lesson are to provide practice of the vocabulary of jobs and of reading and speaking skills. The lesson is based around a jigsaw reading exercise on a text about a survey of hairdressers. It introduces the topic of jobs with discussion and a dictation, then asks learners to identify and exchange information. It finishes with learners giving their own opinions about what makes a good/bad job."
  • Students will demonstrate understanding of 10 careers by completing a career scrapbook. - a lesson plan
    (miracosta.cc.ca.us)
  • jobs - a lesson proposed by Randall S. Davis (esl-lab) with :
    - a list of commonly-used vocabulary with a recording of the words in RealMedia format.
    - a short quiz to test students' comprehension of some of the words,
    - a Follow-Up exercise for expanding students' use of the vocabulary in a conversation with a partner or group.
  • Jobs - "Students list jobs that require various skills and situations." (teachervision.fen)

 


Webquests :

  • The Real World and Careers Closer Than You Think - a webquest - UPDATED
    "You will have the opportunity to learn about yourself and the world around you...
    You will research a career and make a presentation to your class-mates."
    (teacherweb.com)

 

 



INTERACTIVE games :

 

  • What's my Job? - a game (British Council)
    " Find the clothes and the things that people need to do their jobs! Can you guess the jobs? Play Job Mixer (level = easy)"

 

  • Job Related Words : Job names and Descriptions + Flashcards + Crosswords + Quiz (johnsesl)
  • Métiers - jeu (traduction) - (Hervé Humbert)

 

Games TO PRINT :
  • Occupations - word search - 3 levels (Discovery Educational Software)
  • A Writer's Crossword - "vocabulary connected with the art of writing" - occupations (Handouts Online)

 

Conversation questions :

 

Posters :

 

 

Cartoons :

 

Cartoon: Guns and Jobs
"This cartoon by Bob Englehart from the Hartford Courant is a contribution
to the gun control debate, ..."
+ COMMENTARY + VOCABULARY + LESSON IDEA + RELATED ARTICLES
(englishblog.com)

 

 

JOBS / INCOME INEQUALITY

Job Creators
(cagle.com)

 

 

 

Independence Day Cartoons
"Today, July 4th, is  Independence Day in the U.S.A..."
+ EXPLANATION + GRAMMAR + MORE CARTOONS
(englishblog.com)

 

Jobless in America
- Cartoons
(cagle.com)

No jobs for grads - Cartoons
(cagle.com)

I was reaching for the stars
when I fell into this black hole.

 

 

 

RECESSION IS OVER!

We're starting to emerge from the recession
(cagle.com)


Unemployment Office
(cartoonstock.com)

 


Investment

 

 

USA and Indonesia
(bacpro1.over-blog.com)

 

You're fired

 

Plant closing

 

Help wanted

 

It's about time to call
the refrigerator repairman
(no link)

 

 

The Working Week
(wolfescape.com)

 


Job interview
(german-business-etiquette.com)

 
Applying for a job
(alwayswow.com)

Start at the bottom and ...
(cartoonstock.com)


Work is Hell
by Matt Groening
(randomhouse.com)

 
The Reindeer Go Union
(off the mark)
Walking many dogs


 

Songs :

  • Laurent Wolf - No Stress (OFFICIAL VIDEO HQ) + LYRICS :
    "I don’t wanna work today
    Maybe I just wanna stay
    Just take it easy cause there's no stress...
    Got to find an alibi
    Cause I don't wanna waste my time
    I don't wanna feel distress..."
    (paroles-musique.com)

 

  • She's Not Just A Pretty Face by Shania Twain (esl-lounge.com) :
    "She hosts a T.V. show - she rides the rodeo
    She plays the bass in a band
    She's an astronau - a valet at the parking lot
    A farmer working the land
    She is a champion - she gets the gold
    She's a ballerina - the star of the show..."
    - the VIDEO (YouTube)

  • Piano Man by Billy Joel (esl-lounge.com)
    - the VIDEO (YouTube) - UPDATED

  • see Candyman

  • Molly Malone - a song found in "New Wings 5eme"
    "Click on the video then click on the lyrics to stop them until the song starts."
    - with an Activity created by: Renée Maufroid

 

  • Jack Of All Trades by Eurythmics :
    "jack of all trades master of none"
    (Proverb : 'A jack of all trades is the master of none')
  • Victory by Puff Daddy :
    "Better now than never, business before pleasure"

 

Idioms and Proverbs :

  • Diamonds & Gold by Tom Waits :
    "There's a hole in the ladder
    A fence we can climb
    Mad as a hatter
    You're thin as a dime"
  • Jack Of All Trades by Eurythmics :
    "jack of all trades master of none"
    (Proverb : 'A jack of all trades is the master of none')
  • Victory by Puff Daddy :
    "Better now than never, business before pleasure"

 

Poems :

  • Just a Farmer - a poem - UPDATED
    Use of 'MUST'
    "Just a Farmer", you said
    And I laughed 'cause I knew
    All the things that farmers
    Must be able to do..."
    Faire écrire un poème sur le même modèle en changeant de métier.
    (rickettsiowa.blogspot.com)

 

  • Old Mother Hubbard Poem (kitleyhousehotel.com)
    "Old Mother Hubbard
    Went to the Cupboard
    To give the poor Dog a bone
    When she came there
    The Cupboard was bare
    And so the poor Dog had none.
    She went to the Baker s...
    ... to the Undertaker s...
    ... to the Alehouse..."

 

 

 

Stories :

  • Lazy Jack (mainlesson.com)
    Le texte permet de réviser les métiers et d'utiliser : "You should have..."

 

 

Jokes :

  • Hazardous occupations - "retirees"
    "OLD ACCOUNTANTS never die, they just lose their balance."
    (corsinet.com)

 

 

FLASH animations :

 

 

Videos :

  • The Present perfect with Daniel Seddiqui.
    "Perhaps, you have seen this young man on TV. Read his intro and work on his unique experience." 50 jobs in 50 states.
    - a video with an activity : "Complete the paragraph by filling in the missing terms."
    Created by Renée Maufroid. (Ac. Lille)

 

  • Reuters Video: 40,000 apply for the world's best jobs
    "Australia's six vacant 'Best Jobs in the World' positions attract 40,000 interested applicants. Elly Park reports."
    + TRANSCRIPT + Related articles
    (englishblog.com)

  • The Best Job in the World is back!
    "As our ex-island caretaker is regretfully handing over the keys to his island hacienda we’re looking for someone to take his place.
    As our Park Ranger you will be exploring the world’s oldest rainforest, watching whales migrate on the Great Barrier Reef, and showcase our five World Heritage areas to the world through blogs and social media..."
    (blog.queensland.com)

 

 

  • The Business of English
    "The Business of English from Australia Network is a 15-part series for intermediate to advanced English language learners which looks at the language used in everyday business situations such as meetings, presentations and negotiations.
    You can watch the episodes online or download them as a video podcast. Full transcripts are available for each episode."
    + COMMENT + LINKS
    (englishblog.com)

  • Zonajobs Commercial (dailymotion.com)
    "Une publicité qui nous vient d'Argentine, qui met en scène une mamie de 90 ans qui se fait tuer encore et encore dans des situations toujours plus insolites.
    Je vous laisse savourer la chute qui fait la promotion du site Zonajobs pour la recherche d'emploi."

 

  • Queen advertises chauffeur position for Royal household - 19 August 2012 
    "Accommodation is part of the package for someone with "clear communication skills" and "an ability to deploy tact and diplomacy when necessary".
    BBC Breakfast has been finding out what it takes to be a Royal chauffeur."
    (BBC)
  • I'm a doctor, not a...
    ex: "I'm a doctor, not a bricklayer." (Star Trek: The Original Series "The Devil in the Dark") 
    The script is below the video on YouTube.

 

 

  • The Job Center - interactive - with AUDIO and the SCRIPT (elllo.org)

 

 

  • Online Job Application Form Resource Site - Find Printable Applications. - with videos
    "It is a resource that provides hundreds of printable and online applications for retail stores, department stores, pharmacies, grocery stores, restaurants, shops,  etc. 
    See "JOB CATEGORIES"
    (job-applications.com)

 

  • 3 vidéos de présentation de métiers + activités à découvrir sur Soundguide :
    Preschool Teachers :
    "Un travail sur une vidéo présentant le métier de Preschool Teacher."
    Food attendant :
    "Des activités à partir d’une vidéo présentant les métiers de la restauration."
    Bartender :
    "Diverses activités à partir d’une vidéo qui présente le métier de barman."
    (Rodolphe Maurel - soundguideweb.com)

  • You're Hired: Episode 4
    "Follow the fortunes of Daniel in his search for a new job.
    This episode, Daniel goes for an interview and makes some classic mistakes.
    Watch the episode and do the activities to find out what he does wrong and how you can avoid making mistakes when you are looking for a job."
    + Transcript
    (learnenglish.britishcouncil.org)

 

  • When Donald Duck met Glenn Beck
    "Donald's life is turned upside-down by the current economic crisis and he finds himself unemployed and falling behind on his house payments.
    As his frustration turns into despair Donald discovers a seemingly sympathetic voice coming from his radio named Glenn Beck."
    (boingboing.net)

 

 

 

 

  • Procrastination - Definitions - An animation
    "An investigative and exploratory hands-on gloves-off study into the practice of putting things 'off''.
    Sometimes the only way to get something done is to do two dozen other things first."
    (vimeo.com)



    Procrastination
      "refers to the deferment of actions or tasks to a later time."
    (Wikipedia)

  • Learn English - Job Interview - Pre-intermediate
    (metacafe.com)

 

 

  • Going For An Interview - VIDEOS
    "Job interviews can be tense situations especially if you get a curve ball question thrown at you.
    The best way to ace an interview is to be prepared and know what types of questions to expect to be asked, as well ask what types of questions are illegal for employers to ask prospective employees.
    Let our expert advice guide you into the job you’ve been dreaming of."
    (videojug.com)

 

 

 

  • Jobs & Careers - Videos
    "You will find a range of information from how to find a job to succeeding at interview.
    We have spoken to numerous professionals from a variety of backgrounds on their careers."
    (videojug.com)

 

  • The Horse Doctor - a video
    "It's exactly the same as when you go to the doctor, except my patients weigh anywhere from 300 to 1400 pounds..."
    (thefutureschannel.com)

 

 



Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde with Spencer Tracy