Applying for a Summer Job
ESL Lesson PlansApplying for a Summer Job

Applying for a Summer Job

This ESL lesson plan helps teens develop writing skills for job applications in an individual setting. Through a 45-minute session, students read and discuss common summer job opportunities, including babysitting, restaurant work, and camp counseling. Students then practice writing a sample application email, focusing on self-introduction and highlighting relevant skills.

Skills

  • Can convey personal information of a routine nature, for example in a short email or letter introducing him/herself.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
1

Read the dialogue. What are they talking about?

00:19
M
Maggie
Hey, Alex. How's your summer going?
A
Alex
It's good so far. I just got a summer job.
M
Maggie
Oh yeah? What is it?
A
Alex
I'm working as a babysitter for my neighbor's kids.
M
Maggie
Nice! I'm still looking for a summer job. Do you know of any openings?
A
Alex
Well, I also applied to be a dog walker. Maybe you can do that with me!
M
Maggie
Okay, maybe I'll give it a try. Thanks, Alex.
2

Discuss the following questions.

3

Read the text about summer jobs.

4

Answer the following questions about the text.

5

Read Lucy's email applying for a summer job.

6

Answer the following questions.

7

Choose one of these 3 jobs and write an email application:

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