Teacher’s Overview: My Part-Time Job Is Killing Me
Level: A2 (Pre-Intermediate)
Duration: 60–75 minutes
Lesson Objectives:
Students will talk about part-time job stress, describe how they feel when overworked, give simple advice for balancing school and work, and practice useful vocabulary and pronunciation.
Lesson Overview:
This relatable Dear AI lesson lets students vent about the common struggle of balancing school with a tiring part-time job (cafe, shop, etc.). It starts with warm-up questions and an Energy Battery activity, followed by Mia’s honest and emotional letter. Grok replies with humor and practical tips.
The fun Talkmor cafe illustration on PDF 3 sparks lively discussion about busy work life. The lesson ends with interactive speaking activities and role-plays that help students practice real-life advice and stress-relief ideas in a light, supportive way.
Materials (5 PDFs):
- PDF 1: Warm-up + Energy Battery + Dear AI Letter (Mia)
- PDF 2: Grok’s Humorous Reply + Discussion
- PDF 3: Talkmor Cafe Illustration + Picture Tasks + Grammar
- PDF 4: Pronunciation Practice (with stress clapping & fun challenges)
- PDF 5: Speaking Activities + Role-Plays + Fun Challenges
Skills Practised: Speaking ★★★★☆ | Vocabulary ★★★☆☆ | Pronunciation ★★★★☆ | Reading ★★★☆☆
Target Students: Teens and young adults with part-time jobs or busy schedules who want to talk about real-life stress in English.
Why Students Like It:
Funny illustration, relatable topic, light humor in Grok’s reply, and practical tips for surviving work + school.
