Lesson 15 Title: Talking About Work and Study
Subtitle: Lesson 15
Presented by: Fatima
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Today, we’ll focus on talking about work and study.

Grammar Focus:
Gerunds and infinitives

Vocabulary:
Job-related and education-related vocabulary

Practice:
Discussing work-life balance and study plans

Gerunds and Infinitives

Gerunds:
Verb + -ing
I enjoy working.

Infinitives:
to + base form of the verb
I want to learn.

Usage:

Some verbs are followed by gerunds
enjoy ◦ avoid

Others by infinitives
want ◦ decide

Work and Study

Work-Related:
Job satisfaction ◦ career ◦ promotion ◦ colleagues ◦ deadline

Study-Related:
Course ◦ assignment ◦ degree ◦ exam ◦ schedule

Work-Life Balance:
Time management ◦ stress ◦ relaxation ◦ flexibility

Work and Study

Complete the sentences using gerunds or infinitives

1. I decided __________ (take) a new course.

2. She enjoys __________ (work) with her colleagues.

3. They plan __________ (study) abroad next year.

4. He avoided __________ (miss) the deadline by working late.

Speaking Practice:
Discuss your current job or study plans using gerunds and infinitives

Homework:
Write a short paragraph about your ideal job or study program, using at least three gerunds and three infinitives

Homework Example:

My ideal job would involve helping others and traveling around the world. I would love to work for a non-profit organization that aims to improve education. I enjoy meeting new people and learning about different cultures.