1Lesson Goals
I will be able to:
- describe a job I am interested in.
- use want to and good at.
- explain a goal and a next step.
Start here: What do you enjoy doing? Which jobs might use that skill?
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Future Jobs and Goals
Speaking · Careers and future plans
Teacher note: Learners may choose an imagined job or talk about skills they want to develop. No one needs to have decided on a career. Read the listening script from the teacher answers twice.
2Reading
A goal is something you want to achieve. A future job can be one goal, but you do not need to know all your plans yet. Learning about your interests and skills can help you explore different possibilities.
Mina enjoys cooking. She wants to be a chef because she likes making food for other people. She is good at following instructions and working carefully. She wants to learn more about planning meals and working in a busy kitchen.
Arun likes finding out how things work. He wants to be a mechanic. He is good at solving small problems, but he knows that he needs training to work on cars. His next step is to learn about training options and ask someone about their work.
Both students can practise useful skills now. They can ask questions, work with others and explain ideas clearly. These skills can help in many different jobs.
A good next step is small and possible. You might learn five new words about a job, practise a short introduction or find out what training is available. Plans can change as you learn more.
3Vocabulary
Match 1–6 with A–F.
- goal
- skill
- training
- mechanic
- carefully
- possibility
A. a person who repairs machines or vehicles
B. something that might happen or be chosen
C. something you want to achieve
D. learning to do a particular job or activity
E. with attention to avoid mistakes
F. an ability you learn or practise
Use two words in your own sentences.
4Reading Comprehension
- What is a goal?
- Why does Mina want to be a chef?
- Name one thing Mina is good at.
- What job interests Arun?
- Why does Arun need training?
- Name two useful skills both students can practise now.
- Give one example of a small next step from the reading.
Answer in sentences. Use the reading.
5Grammar
Want to + base verb: I want to learn.
Good at + noun or verb-ing: I am good at cooking.
Choose the correct form.
- I want to (be / being) a mechanic.
- Mina is good at (follow / following) instructions.
- We want to (learn / learning) new skills.
- Arun is good at (solve / solving) problems.
6Listening & Speaking
Listen: Your teacher will read a short script twice. Answer these questions.
- Which job interests Ben?
- What is he good at?
- What does he want to practise next?
Then discuss with a partner:
- What job or skill would you like to learn more about?
- Give two reasons for your interest and describe one strength.
- Ask your partner a follow-up question and suggest a small next step.
Try: I think… because… / We could… / What do you think?
Future Jobs and Goals — continued
7Writing
Write 60–80 words about a future job or learning goal. Include two reasons, one skill you have and one next step. Use want to and good at.
Plan your ideas, then write.
Check capitals, punctuation and verb forms.
8Something New
Job and skill pairs: Match each job to a useful skill.
1. chef
2. teacher
3. mechanic
4. designer
A. repairing machines
B. preparing food
C. creating and improving ideas
D. explaining ideas to learners
Which skills could help in more than one job?
9Success Criteria ✓
- I can describe a job I am interested in.
- I can use want to and good at.
- I can explain a goal and a next step.
- I can use three new words.
- I can answer questions about the listening.
Exit reflection: One thing I learned…
One thing I want to practise…
10Show What You Can Do
Final challenge: Give a one-minute talk about a goal. Include two reasons, one strength and one next step. Ask your partner to repeat your next step to check that you explained it clearly.