ESL: Applying for a Job

In this ESL learning exercise, students fill in the missing words in job advertisements with choices from a word bank. Vocabulary is standard for those in the UK.

After a brief lecture on the purpose and components of a resume, students fill in a blank reusme according to the type of job they would like to apply for. They compare their resume to the job they currently hold. Students look for...

This comprehensive worksheet covering the use of adjective clauses would provide a good review for middle school students and older learners in ESL classes. With 27 questions, students have various ways to show they understand how to...

Students examine abbreviations in newspaper advertisements. In groups, they cut out any unfamiliar abbreviations they come across. Once this is completed, they research the qualifications and education needed to hold the careers...

Students discover vocabulary related to job interviews and practice brainstorming job interview questions. In this job interview activity, students share their experiences in applying for jobs and then create questions that are potential...