ESL WORKSHEET - I can do it!

LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS

I CAN DO IT

LinguaHouse
Jan. 17, 2021

Level: Elementary (A1-A2)
Type of English: General English
Tags: Work; Describing a Job; Modal Verbs; Vocabulary and Grammar
Publication date: 01/17/2021

Students categorize skills needed for two types of jobs and listen to an informal job interview. They then learn about the use of can/can’t to describe abilities and skills, focusing on form and pronunciation. Students interview their partner about what they can and can't do, and there is an optional extension activity which encourages students to reflect on their skills and abilities in English (by Stephanie Hirschman).

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• CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in American English.
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• CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio in American English.
• CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio in British English.

AUDIO TRANSCRIPT (AMERICAN ENGLISH)

Tony: Hi! Are you the manager? My name’s Tony. I’m here about the job.
Manager: Yes, I’m the manager. I have a few questions for you. Can you make coffee?
Tony: Oh yes, I can make coffee. I’m a barista.
Manager: Great! I guess you can serve customers too.
Tony: That’s right. I can serve customers with a smile!
Manager: OK, very good. Can you speak English?
Tony: Yes, I can… a bit.
Manager: Good. Can you use a cash register*?
Tony: No, I can’t. But I can learn!
Manager: I’m sure you can. When can you start?

* till, in British English

Adapted from: https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/i-can-do-it. Accessed on May 9, 2022. LinguaHouse.com © 2008 - 2022. All rights reserved.