Unit 1: I Usually Work After School

Topic

Part-time Jobs and Daily Responsibilities

Vocabulary

part-time job, cashier, employee, customer, work after school, earn money, schedule, shift, tired, experience

Grammar

• Present Simple Tense

• Adverbs of Frequency (usually, often, sometimes, always, never)

• Wh-Questions and Yes/No Questions

• Expressions of routine and responsibility

Skills

• Talking about part-time jobs and daily routines

• Asking and answering about work schedules

• Listening for details in conversations

• Expressing opinions and experiences about work

Key Idea

Understanding responsibility, time management, and balancing school life with part-time work.

Example Sentences

• I usually work after school.

• She works at a coffee shop on weekends.

• We sometimes feel tired after work.

• Do you have a part-time job?

• Yes, I do.

• What time do you finish work?

• I usually finish work at 8 p.m.

• My brother works as a cashier.

Listening Focus

Students listen to conversations about:

• part-time jobs

• work schedules

• daily responsibilities

• feelings and experiences about working

Example:

A: Do you work after school?
B: Yes, I usually work at a convenience store.
A: What time do you finish?
B: Around eight o’clock.

Speaking Focus

Students practice:

• talking about their routines and responsibilities

• discussing part-time jobs

• asking questions about work experiences

• expressing opinions confidently

Example Conversation:

A: What do you usually do after school?
B: I usually work at my uncle’s restaurant.
A: Do you like your job?
B: Yes, I do. I learn many new things there.

Classroom Activities

• Role-play job interview conversations

• Pair work: ask and answer about part-time jobs

• Listening and note-taking activities

• Speaking practice using daily routine cards

Useful Expressions

• I usually work…

• I often help…

• I work part-time at…

• What do you do after school?

• Do you enjoy your job?

• What time does your shift start?

Learning Outcome

By the end of this unit, students will be able to:

• talk about part-time jobs and responsibilities

• describe daily routines using Present Simple

• ask and answer questions about work schedules

• communicate effectively in everyday situations related to school and work