Summary
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers helps A1 students learn essential vocabulary for the workplace. This ESL class material covers clocking in, shifts, and daily routines, making it perfect for beginners starting their first job.
This practical A1 English lesson helps beginners navigate their first day at work. The class material includes vocabulary matching, a listening exercise about a new time tracking system, and a simple reading task. Students will practice useful phrases for asking questions and engage in role-play scenarios, such as asking a manager for help. The lesson builds confidence in using essential workplace English for daily routines like starting a shift, taking a break, and clocking out at the end of the day.
Activities
- Vocabulary and reading: Students start by matching key work-related terms like "clock in" and "shift" to their definitions, then apply this knowledge in a gap-fill reading exercise about a new time-tracking system in a restaurant. This reinforces vocabulary in a realistic context.
- Listening and grammar practice: The lesson includes a listening exercise where students identify true or false statements about a new workplace app. This is followed by a clear grammar focus on using the simple present and the preposition "at" for discussing daily work schedules and routines.
- Speaking and role-play: Learners activate the new language through guided role-plays. They practice real-world situations like asking a manager how to clock in on their first day or explaining that they forgot to clock out, building practical communication skills for the workplace.
Vocabulary focus
Vocabulary focus: Vocabulary focuses on essential terms for a new employee's first day. Students will learn and practice words and phrases such as to clock in, to clock out, shift, break, manager, and app. The lesson also introduces related words like hours, machine, and card through a reading exercise, providing a solid foundation for workplace communication.
Grammar focus
Grammar focus: The main grammar point is the use of the Simple Present tense for describing daily routines and habits at work (e.g., "I start my shift," "She uses an app"). The lesson also specifically targets the correct use of the preposition at when talking about specific times of the day (e.g., "at 9 AM," "at 5:30 PM"), which is crucial for discussing work schedules.
