Ways to Earn Money
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Ways to Earn Money

This ESL lesson plan introduces learners to different ways of earning income. It is focused on develoing the reading and speaking skills for A2 level students. Through engaging discussions, reading exercises, and real-life examples, students will explore various job types and understand unique career paths.

Skills

  • Can describe in simple terms aspects of their background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
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1

Look at these images.

What are these people's jobs? Which job do you think is the easiest or hardest? Why?
2

Fill in the blanks with the correct job title from the list.

3

Match the sentences to discover different ways to make money.

4

Read the text about Mel.

5

Mark the sentences as True or False.

6

Read the text again and choose the correct answer to the following questions.

7

Discuss these questions with your teacher.

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