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Lots of people who settle in the UK decide to work for themselves; to become 'self-employed'. In this section you can find out more about what being self-employed is like, as well as practising a range of different English language skills (including listening and expanding your vocabulary).

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  • 2.6
    Unit 1 - An introduction to self-employment

     

    Do you find it hard to get a job because you are worried about your English skills? Have you thought about being self-employed? There are lots of things you could do. In this series, you will be able to hear real ESOL learners talking about how they are the boss and what they do.

    This unit gives an introduction to the topic and to some important language related to self-employment.

     

  • 2.25
    Unit 3 Section 5: Future plans and customers

    This is the fifth in the series with Habib. He talks about his job, what is involved and why he is a self-employed taxi driver.

    Use your listening skills to correct mistakes and answer questions. You can then read an email from Habib, answer questions and write your own email. You will also have the opportunity to discuss and voice your opinions in the comment section. Most of all, you will be able to learn what it’s like to be a self-employed taxi driver in the UK. Please read ‘Before you listen’ first.

  • 2.75
    Unit 3 Section 6: Reading and writing emails

    This is the final part of the series with Habib. He talks about his job, what is involved and why he is a self-employed taxi driver.

    You can then read an email from Habib, answer questions and write your own email. You will also have the opportunity to discuss and voice your opinions in the comments section. Most of all, you will be able to learn what it’s like to be a self-employed taxi driver in the UK.

  • 2.666665
    Unit 3 Section 4: Likes, dislikes and advice

    This is the fourth in the series with Habib. He talks about his job, what is involved and why he is a self-employed taxi driver.

    Use your listening skills to correct mistakes and answer questions. You can then read an email from Habib, answer questions and write your own email. You will also have the opportunity to discuss and voice your opinions in the comments section. Most of all, you will be able to learn what it’s like to be a self-employed taxi driver in the UK. Please read ‘Before you listen’ first.

  • 2.666665
    Unit 3 Section 3: Out and about with Habib

    This is the third in the series with Habib. He talks about his job, what is involved and why he is a self-employed taxi driver.

    Use your listening skills to correct mistakes and answer questions. You can then read an email from Habib, answer questions and write your own email. You will also have the opportunity to discuss and voice your opinions on the ESOL Nexus website. Most of all, you will be able to learn what it’s like to be a self-employed taxi driver in the UK. Please read ‘Before you listen’ first.

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  • 2.75
    Unit 3 Section 6: Reading and writing emails

    This is the final part of the series with Habib. He talks about his job, what is involved and why he is a self-employed taxi driver.

    You can then read an email from Habib, answer questions and write your own email. You will also have the opportunity to discuss and voice your opinions in the comments section. Most of all, you will be able to learn what it’s like to be a self-employed taxi driver in the UK.

  • 2.666665
    Unit 3 Section 3: Out and about with Habib

    This is the third in the series with Habib. He talks about his job, what is involved and why he is a self-employed taxi driver.

    Use your listening skills to correct mistakes and answer questions. You can then read an email from Habib, answer questions and write your own email. You will also have the opportunity to discuss and voice your opinions on the ESOL Nexus website. Most of all, you will be able to learn what it’s like to be a self-employed taxi driver in the UK. Please read ‘Before you listen’ first.

  • 2.666665
    Unit 3 Section 4: Likes, dislikes and advice

    This is the fourth in the series with Habib. He talks about his job, what is involved and why he is a self-employed taxi driver.

    Use your listening skills to correct mistakes and answer questions. You can then read an email from Habib, answer questions and write your own email. You will also have the opportunity to discuss and voice your opinions in the comments section. Most of all, you will be able to learn what it’s like to be a self-employed taxi driver in the UK. Please read ‘Before you listen’ first.

  • 2.6
    Unit 1 - An introduction to self-employment

     

    Do you find it hard to get a job because you are worried about your English skills? Have you thought about being self-employed? There are lots of things you could do. In this series, you will be able to hear real ESOL learners talking about how they are the boss and what they do.

    This unit gives an introduction to the topic and to some important language related to self-employment.

     

  • 2.25
    Unit 3 Section 5: Future plans and customers

    This is the fifth in the series with Habib. He talks about his job, what is involved and why he is a self-employed taxi driver.

    Use your listening skills to correct mistakes and answer questions. You can then read an email from Habib, answer questions and write your own email. You will also have the opportunity to discuss and voice your opinions in the comment section. Most of all, you will be able to learn what it’s like to be a self-employed taxi driver in the UK. Please read ‘Before you listen’ first.

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  • 2.6
    Unit 1 - An introduction to self-employment

     

    Do you find it hard to get a job because you are worried about your English skills? Have you thought about being self-employed? There are lots of things you could do. In this series, you will be able to hear real ESOL learners talking about how they are the boss and what they do.

    This unit gives an introduction to the topic and to some important language related to self-employment.

     

  • 2
    Unit 2 section 1: About Laura

    This is the first part in the series with Laura. She talks about her job, what is involved and why she is a self-employed cleaner. Use your listening skills to correct mistakes and answer questions. You will also complete a web research activity. Most of all, you will be able to learn what it’s really like to be a self-employed domestic cleaner in the UK.

    If you want to find out a bit more about being self-employed in the UK, go to unit 1 ‘An introduction to self-employment.’ Please read ‘Before you listen!’ first.

  • 1.5
    Unit 2 section 2: Working as a cleaner

    This is the second part in the series with Laura. Listen to her second interview and then form questions and practise saying key words. You will also complete a web research acitivity. Most of all, you will be able to learn what it’s really like to be a self-employed domestic cleaner in the UK.

    If you want to find out a bit more about being self-employed in the UK, go to unit 1 ‘An introduction to self-employment.’ Please read ‘Before you listen!’ first.

  • 1.5
    Unit 2 section 3: Reading a note

    This is the third part in the series with Laura. In this unit, you will practise using vocabulary for the home and cleaning. You will use your reading skills to read a note from Laura's employer.

    If you want to find out a bit more about being self-employed in the UK, go to unit 1 ‘An introduction to self-employment.’ Please read ‘Before you read!’ first.

  • 1
    Unit 2 section 4: Writing a note

    This is the fourth part in the series with Laura. In this unit, you will develop your note writing skills. You will practise rewriting sentences, identify paragraphs and then write your own note.

    If you want to find out a bit more about being self-employed in the UK, go to unit 1 ‘An introduction to self-employment.’ Please read ‘Before you listen!’ first.

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Unit 1 - An introduction to self-employment

Unit 2 section 1: About Laura

Unit 2 section 2: Working as a cleaner

Unit 2 section 3: Reading a note

Unit 2 section 4: Writing a note

Unit 3 Section 1: About Habib

Unit 3 Section 2: Becoming a taxi driver

Unit 3 Section 3: Out and about with Habib

Unit 3 Section 4: Likes, dislikes and advice

Unit 3 Section 5: Future plans and customers

Unit 3 Section 6: Reading and writing emails

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