Basic Three, Unit 1: Getting a Job

Making professional phone calls

Learning Objective

To ask and answer questions during phone calls

using different expressions.
 Focus on the words in orange.

A: Ms. Channel, are you interested in ______

in this project?
B: Hmm, I am not so sure. I like _____ a lot,
but this is a long project.
Let’s start

A: It's a great chance.

B: I will think about it. Thanks.

a. participating - working
b. participate - work
c. participates - works
 Answer the questions adding extra information.

1. Have you ever worked? Explain.

2. Do you like your job/studies? Why? Or why not?
3. Do you have any special abilities? Explain.
Let’s Speak: Activity 1

4. What job would you like to have?

Prompts
1. Yes, I have. I worked in a …
No, I haven't. Because …
2. Yes, I do. / No, I don't. Because …
3. Yes, I do. I am able to.. / No, I don't but I would like to..
4. I would like to be a vet because ...
 Your teacher will interview you for a job. Tell him/her what job you
want, and he/she will ask you questions.
A: (What job do you want?)
B: (I want to be an engineer.)
B: Hello, what's your name?
A: My name is …
Let’s Speak: Activity 1
B: Tell me a little bit about yourself.
A: (State two facts)
Possible Questions
Tell me a little bit about yourself.
What do you know about our company?
What did you study? Where did you study?
Why do you want this job?
What are your salary expectations?
How many years of experience do you have?
Do you like working in teams?
Possible Answers
This company is the biggest in Peru.
I studied Psychology.
I studied at Euro University.
I want this job because …
I want to earn around …
I have worked for 9 years. First, I worked at …
Yes, I do. / No, I don’t. Because...
Feedback
Let’s Speak: Activity 1
 Match the numbers with the letters.

A: Hello. Is this Ms Suarez?

B: Yes, it is. __________________________ (1)
A: My name is Henry Spencer. ___________ (2)
Let’s Speak: Activity 2

I want to set up an appointment with you. a. I am very busy.

B: Oh, that's going to be difficult. _________ (3) b. I am free on Monday at 6:45 am.
A: Can we meet on Wednesday at 12? c. I work for CTE law firm.
B: ______________________ (4) d. Sorry, that’s not possible.
A: When are you free? e. May I ask who's calling?
B: ___________________________ (5)
A: Oh, ok. That's perfect.
B: Sounds good. Then, we meet on Monday at
6:45 am.
 Make an appointment with your teacher. He/She will offer
excuses. Insist. Expressions
Setting up an appointment
When are you free to meet?
Can we meet on Thursday morning?
How about Wednesday afternoon?
A: Hello, is this Mr … ?
Let’s Speak: Activity 2

Refusing
B: My name is ____________ Sorry, I’m not free then.
No, that’s not good for me.
________________________ Accepting
________________________ That sounds good.
A: ______________________
________________________
B: ______________________
A: ______________________
Feedback
Let’s Speak: Activity 2
 Select what is true for you.

1. Now I can ask and answer questions during job interviews.

a. I can do it.
b. I am in progress.
c. I need more practice.
Let’s think!

2. Now I can make appointments using new expressions.

a. I can do it.
b. I am in progress.
c. I need more practice.