Lesson Overview

This A2 ESL lesson explores the topic “How to Get a Job”, helping students learn useful vocabulary and phrases for finding work and applying for jobs.

Learners discuss different jobs, where people can find job opportunities, and the steps involved in getting hired. They practise using key job vocabulary such as job listings, resumes, cover letters, applications, interviews, references, and salary.

Through a variety of engaging activities, students build confidence talking about work, describing their skills, and discussing the process of applying for a job.

This lesson is ideal for A2 learners who are developing fluency in everyday topics such as jobs, careers, workplace communication, and future plans.

1. Warm Up: Jobs 
2. Jobs: Key Words. 
3. Hiring Process
4. Article: Tips for Interviews
5. Should / Should not
6. Would You Hire This Person? 
7. What Would You Do? 
8. Name Game

Homework

There is an excellent homework task to supplement this awesome A2 ESL lesson plan on how to get a job. Students are challenged to write detailed answers to topic-based questions. Activity layout:

1. Writing Task: Questions