The best job in the world Upper-Intermediate Lesson 9
Today we are going to learn: How to talk about jobs Vocabulary Benefits and perks
Children are smarter than any of us. Know how I know that Children are smarter than any of us. Know how I know that? I don't know one child with a full time job and children. Bill Hicks “We must not be defined by what we do, but we must be what and who we are, then only happen to do what we do!” ― C. JoyBell C.
Teacher’s job Well, it’s a challenging job. It can be stressful. I can’t say that I work long hours but I definitely work anti-social hours. And it can get repetitive sometimes.
Teacher’s job The job is very flexible. And you can be creative. It is very rewarding and satisfying. And we have a long summer break))).
Adjectives Ch_ll_ng_ng Challenging Str_ssf_l Stressful R_p_t_t_v_ Repetitive Fl_x_bl_ Flexible Cr_ _t_v_ Creative R_w_rd_ng Rewarding S_t_sfy_ng Satisfying
Use these adjective to describe the following jobs Sales manager Police officer Doctor Estate agent Politician Lawyer Shop assistant
Modes of work To work anti-social hours To work regular hours To work long hours To work shifts To work flexitime To have full-time work/ part-time work
Modes of work To have a fixed-term/temporary contract To be self-employed Teleworking/telecommuting To do seasonal work To be a migrant worker To do casual labour
What is important for you in a job? A good salary/wages Getting holiday pay and sick pay Having job security Maternity or paternity leave Doing a really interesting job Doing something useful for other people Opportunities to travel Location
Remuneration or Benefits/perks Salary/wages Subsidised leisure facilities A company pension scheme Subsidised canteen Use of a company car, mileage paid Bonuses Insurance Overtime pay Performance related pay Commission
Remuneration (pay) Salary/wages. Overtime pay. Commission. Bonuses. Performance related pay.
Benefits/perks: A company pension scheme. Insurance. Subsidised canteen. Subsidised leisure facilities. Use of a company car, mileage paid.
Google. Famous for perks Free gourmet food and snacks
Googlers get a free ride to and from work.
Dogs are welcome!
The 80/20 rule - opportunity for creativity. 80% - primary job, 20% passion projects
Google network "Xoogler groups are some of the largest support portals in the world. If you're a Xoogler, you'll know someone in any country you visit."
35,000 applied 34-year-old Englishman Ben Southall won
Career ideas Ice-cream taster; Chocolate consultant; Beer taster; LEGO sculptor; Professional Sleeper.
Today we have learned: How to talk about jobs Vocabulary Benefits and perks