Working in Design
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Working in Design

Explore design careers in this B1 ESL lesson for adults. Learners build practical vocabulary for creative work, read about a graphic designer’s daily routine, and discuss their own skills and career interests. This online worksheet combines vocabulary matching, reading comprehension, gap-fill practice, and a designer–client role-play. Designed for a 60-minute group lesson, it develops reading and speaking skills through a professional topic.

Skills

  • Can understand the main points and key details in a text about someone’s working day.
  • Can discuss professional skills and explain creative choices with reasons.
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Based on CEFR
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1

Discuss the questions.

1
Which objects around you were probably designed by a professional designer?
2
What makes a website easy or difficult to use?
3
Have you ever chosen a product because of its appearance?
4
Which sounds most interesting to you: designing clothes, websites, rooms, or packaging?
5
Does a good designer need more creativity or practical skills?
2

Match the words with their definitions.

3

Read the text and choose the most suitable title.

4

Read the text again and answer the questions.

5

Complete the text with the words from the box.

6

Discuss the questions.

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