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🎯 Today's Outcome

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

  • Deliver a continuous 90-second self-presentation (job, daily duties, leisure habits).
  • Accurately differentiate between permanent routines and temporary actions.
  • Ask and answer natural interview follow-up questions without hesitating on word order.

📋 Session Plan

  • Part 1 (12m): Fast-Paced Warm-up (Grammar & Truth/Lie)
  • Part 2 (20m): Question Formation & 24-Hour Reality Check
  • Part 3 (25m): Work-Life Balance Case Studies (4 Profiles)
  • Part 4 (28m): 90-Second Self-Presentation & Interview
  • Part 5 (5m): Language Clinic & Review

⚡ Quick Reminder

  • Present Simple: Permanent jobs, recurring routines, shifts, daily habits.
    Signals: usually, on Mondays, every morning, rarely.
  • Present Continuous: Actions happening right now or temporary situations this month.
    Signals: currently, these weeks, right now, at the moment.

🔍 Choose the Right Option

1. "I (work / am working) in customer service, but this month I (prepare / am preparing) for my English exam."
✅ work (permanent job) & am preparing (temporary this month)
2. "How often (do you work / are you working) early morning shifts?"
✅ do you work (regular routine schedule)

📝 What to Prepare (1 Minute)

Think of 3 statements about yourself:

  • 1 about your daily job / study routine (Present Simple)
  • 1 about your hobby / leisure time (keen on / enjoy / spend time on)
  • 1 about something temporary in your life right now (Present Continuous)

Two must be TRUE. One must be a LIE!

💬 Partner's Role

Listen carefully and ask 2 clarifying questions before you guess:

"How long have you had that habit?"
"Where do you usually do that on weekends?"
"Why are you taking that course right now?"

🥊 Player 1 Prompts

1. (Where / you / work) at the moment?
✅ Where do you work? (or Where are you working...?)
2. (What time / your shift / usually / finish)?
✅ What time does your shift usually finish?
3. (How much time / you / spend) on your phone every day?
✅ How much time do you spend on your phone every day?

🥊 Player 2 Prompts

4. (How often / you / commute) to work or university?
✅ How often do you commute to work or university?
5. (you / work) on any new projects this month?
✅ Are you working on any new projects this month?
6. (What / you / be / responsible for) in your current role?
✅ What are you responsible for in your current role?

🗣️ Discussion Question Bank

  • 1. What does your typical morning routine look like from Monday to Friday?
  • 2. Do you work fixed hours or rotating shifts? How does it affect your energy?
  • 3. How long is your daily commute, and how do you spend that travel time?
  • 4. Exactly what tasks are you responsible for during a normal workday?
  • 5. Do you ever work overtime? How do you feel at the end of the day?
  • 6. What activities do you do to recharge your batteries when you feel exhausted?
  • 7. What hobbies are you keen on or fond of at the moment?
  • 8. How much time do you spend on outdoor activities or sport each week?
  • 9. How easy is it for you to maintain a healthy work-life balance?
  • 10. What are you currently learning or doing differently this season?

📦 Key Vocabulary Bank

work shifts (early / late / night) fixed hours (9-to-5) daily commute be responsible for deal with customers / issues work overtime / take time off recharge my batteries unwind after a hectic day keen on / fond of spend time on (hobbies / family) work-life balance hectic schedule
✈️ Professional Connection

Aviation professionals deal with irregular rosters and early call-outs. When answering, mention how your routine changes when your energy is low!

Profile 1: Alex (Corporate Accountant)

  • Schedule: Mon–Fri, 09:00–18:00 (fixed office hours).
  • Commute: 80 minutes each way in heavy city traffic.
  • Routine: Sits at a desk all day; drinks 4 coffees; frequently works overtime until 20:00.
  • Free Time: Spends evenings scrolling social media; too tired for the gym.
  • Main Problem: Feels bored with monotony and suffers from low energy.
✈️ Airport Customer Service

Profile 2: Elena (Airport Check-in Agent)

  • Schedule: 4-on / 2-off rotating shifts (Early: 04:30–13:30; Night: 22:00–07:00).
  • Commute: 25 minutes by airport staff shuttle bus.
  • Routine: On her feet dealing with passengers, boarding gates, and flight delays.
  • Free Time: Enjoys 2 weekdays off when shops and gyms are quiet.
  • Main Problem: Sleep pattern changes every 4 days; struggles to meet friends.
Your Discussion Questions:
  1. Which lifestyle is closer to yours right now? Which person has a better work-life balance?
  2. What two concrete changes would you recommend to Elena to fix her sleep and social life?
✈️ Flight Operations

Profile 3: Marcus (Cabin Crew Member)

  • Schedule: Monthly flight roster (mix of short-haul turnarounds & 3-day layovers).
  • Duties: Safety briefings, passenger care, early pre-flight checks.
  • Lifestyle: Explores new cities during layovers; suffers from irregular eating and jet lag.
  • Free Time: 10–12 days off per month, but dates change every month.
  • Challenge: Hard to attend weekly classes or maintain regular hobbies.

Profile 4: Sophia (Freelance Web Designer)

  • Schedule: 100% remote from home; self-chosen hours.
  • Routine: Wakes up at 10:00 AM; works from bed or kitchen table; no commute.
  • Lifestyle: Cooks fresh meals; can travel with a laptop.
  • Free Time: Never truly disconnects; answers client emails on Saturday nights.
  • Challenge: Boundary between home and work has completely disappeared.
Your Discussion Questions:
  1. Between Marcus and Sophia, who has more true personal freedom?
  2. How can Marcus maintain a consistent hobby (e.g., sport, language learning) while flying different routes?

📋 4-Step Speech Framework

1. Current Role & Location:
"Currently, I work as a... / I am studying... based in..."
2. Daily Responsibilities & Routine:
"On a typical day, I am responsible for... My schedule usually involves..."
3. Leisure & Recharging:
"To unwind after work, I usually... I am really keen on... because it helps me..."
4. Current Projects & Goals:
"These days, I am focusing on... In particular, I am improving my English because..."

⏱️ Delivery Rules

  • Timing: Aim for 75 to 90 seconds of fluent speech.
  • No reading: Use only 4–5 bullet points as reminders — do not read full written sentences!
  • Grammar mix: Use Present Simple for regular habits and duties; use Present Continuous for your current studies and projects.
  • Linkers: Connect your ideas with besides that, on top of that, however, usually, at the moment.

👔 Role A: The Candidate

Deliver your 90-second presentation confidently.

  • Maintain clear pacing and voice volume.
  • Cover all 4 points: Job → Duties → Free time → Current goals.
  • Listen carefully to the interviewer's follow-up questions and answer in 2–3 full sentences.

🎙️ Role B: The Interviewer (Choose 2 Questions)

On Work & Pressure:
"How do you usually handle stress when you have an overwhelming workday?"
On Habits & Time:
"If you had 3 extra free hours every week, what would you spend them on?"
On Schedules:
"Do you prefer working early morning hours or late evenings? Why?"
On Current Goals:
"What is the most challenging part of learning English for you at the moment?"

🩺 Error Correction Board

1. "I am work in a hospital as a nurse."
✅ "I work in a hospital as a nurse." (permanent job)
2. "I am very keen on to play tennis on weekends."
✅ "I am very keen on playing tennis..." (preposition + -ing)
3. "What time you usually start your shift?"
✅ "What time do you usually start your shift?" (auxiliary verb)

🩺 More Common Slips

4. "She work on night shift every Monday."
✅ "She works night shifts every Monday." (3rd person -s)
5. "In the moment, I prepare for my flight test."
✅ "At the moment, I am preparing for my flight test."
6. "How often do you spend time for your hobbies?"
✅ "How often do you spend time on your hobbies?"