Level 3Work
The End of the Job for Life
Grammar: Conditionals
A Level 3 English lesson exploring work.
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What's in this lesson
A Level 3 (intermediate) ESL lesson on work, practising conditionals. The worksheet has a reading, target vocabulary, a grammar reference with practice and discussion questions.
From the reading: The End of the Job for Life
In 1983, the average American worker stayed in the same job for nearly five years. By 2024, that number had fallen to just over three years. The pattern is similar across Europe, East Asia, and Latin America. Something fundamental has changed in the relationship between workers and their employers.
Vocabulary
- job satisfaction
- labour market
- set up a business
- switch careers
Grammar: Conditionals
- Second conditional
- If she had more time, she would apply for the role. — if + past simple, would + base verb
- What it means
- If I knew the answer, I would tell you. — unreal or hypothetical present/future situation
Discussion questions
- How many different jobs have you had so far in your life?
- What first drew you to the kind of work you do or study for?
- Have you ever left a job — what made you finally decide to go?
The End of the Job for Life
Grammar: Conditionals
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