Level 1Work

Your First Job Interview

Grammar: Present simple and verb to be

A Level 1 English lesson exploring work.

What's in this lesson

A Level 1 (beginner) ESL lesson on work, practising present simple and verb to be. The worksheet has a reading, target vocabulary, a grammar reference with practice and discussion questions.

From the reading: Your First Job Interview

Lucas is 24 years old. He lives in São Paulo. He wants a new job. He has an interview today at a big company. He is nervous but happy.

Vocabulary

  • interview
  • experience
  • nervous
  • manager
  • arrive
  • question

Grammar

Verb to be — positive
I am a student. She is the manager. They are happy. — use am / is / are
Verb to be — negative
I am not nervous. He is not late. We are not ready. — add not after be

Discussion questions

  1. Do you have a job now?
  2. What is a good job for you?
  3. Are you nervous in interviews?

Your First Job Interview

Grammar: Present simple and verb to be

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