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Reading a note

Laura, a self-employed cleaner, often has to read notes from her employer. Practise using vocabulary for the home and cleaning and use your reading skills to read a note from Laura's employer.

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Reading job adverts

In this module you will learn new words about jobs, find information and understand important words in job adverts.

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John’s dream

This is a story of a person who worked hard to make his dream come true.

Reading a note

This resource is aimed at learner who are considering becoming self-employed. It also explores the language needed by a self-employed cleaners and taxi-driver so it will also be useful for learners who work in these areas. In this section, learners develop their reading skills and look at the language of note writing.

Looking for a job

Here are some adverts for part-time jobs for younger people. Read them then try the exercises.

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MI6: The British Secret Intelligence Service

You know about James Bond, but which organisation does he work for? The answer is MI6 - MI stands for Military Intelligence.

Going to work

Going to work aims to provide beginner ESOL learners with some basic vocabulary and skills to access work along with opportunity to practise the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing.

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