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① IntroduceLesson Goal

“Today, we’re going to talk about leaving a job.”• Ask the student to read the lesson goal. “Is it clear?”• Ask the warm-up questions.

Situation and Task

• Read the situation.• Read the task.

“Is it clear?” “Let’s go to the next part.”

② PresentExpressions

“Let’s look at the expressions used when talking aboutreasons for leaving a job.”

• Have the student read the first expression.• Explain the usage inside the brackets. “Is it clear?”

• Do the same for the second and third expressions.

“Is it clear?” “Let’s go to the next part.”

Your task is to understandhis/her reason for wantingto leave the job.

Can understand reasons for leaving a job.

1. What are some reasons people leave th eir jobs?

2. What do people have to think about before leaving their jobs?

You are talking to yourcoworker who wants to leave the job.

[to say that your h ealth is getting worse]

“My [health] has take n a turn for the worse.”

[to say that you want a different career]

“I want to take a shot at [selling real estate].”

[to say that you are starti ng to have problems at work]

“I’m beginning to fee

l the chill wind [of my job].”

TEACHING NOTES

For Listening Lesson, focus on student's understanding of

the listening text.

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② PresentUseful Information

“Let’s take a look at the useful information.” “Here are the types of reasons for employee

resignation.”

• Have the student read the main points.

“Do you have any questions?” “Let’s go to the next part.”

③ UnderstandDialogue

“Let’s read a sample dialogue.” “I will be Davis. Please be Frank.” “I'll start.”

“Is it clear?”

- For lower-level students, give them time to read the textagain before proceeding to the next dialogue. Explainunfamiliar parts if needed.

“Now, let’s go to Dialogue 2.”

Useful Information

Davis: Hey, Frank. I need to tell you something. I’m thinking about leaving.

Frank: What? Why?

Davis: To be honest, my heart condition has taken a turn for the worse.

Frank: What did the doctor say?

Davis: He said that it comes with age.

Frank: It does. Many employees wi th tenure like you have complained

about heart conditions.

Davis: But he also said that unless I do something less stressful it will only get worse. Frank: You have to follow the doct or’s orders.

1. Health Reasons

• The health ofemployees are getting worsebecause of theirjobs.

2. Career shift

• Employees wantto try another jobthat they feel willsuit them better.

3. Dissatisfaction

• Employees aredissatisfied withthe job or anaspect of the job.

Read the three dialogues with your tutor. Answer the questions your tutor will ask you at the end of all the dialogues.

Dialogue 1

These are the types of reasons for employee resignation.

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③ UnderstandDialogue

“Let’s read Dialogue 2.” “I will be Lex. Please be Tom.” “Please start.”

“Is it clear?”

“Now, let’s go to Dialogue 3.” “I will be George. Please be Marvin.” “I'll start.”

“Is it clear?”

“Now, I will ask you some questions.”

• Ask the following questions.

1. According to Dialogue 1, why is Davis planning to resign?(He’s leaving because of health reasons. / His heartcondition has taken a turn for the worse. / His doctoradvised him to do something less stressful.)

2. According to Dialogue 2, why is Lex planning to leave thecompany? (She wants to have a career shift. / She wantsto take a shot at selling real estate.)

3. In Dialogue 3, George said that he’s leaving because ofdissatisfaction at work. Have you ever felt the same wayas George? Why or why not? (Student’s answer)

“Do you have any questions?” “Let’s go to the next part.”

TEACHING NOTES

George: Marvin, do you have a minute?

Marvin: Sure. What’s on your mind?

George: I just want to let you know that I’m thinking about leaving.

Marvin: Why?

George: Things have changed around here. I’m beginning to feel the chill wind of the job.

Marvin: I can’t stop you if you really want to go. Have you told the

boss?

George: I’m just looking for a good time to tell him upfront. I

already have my exit strategy figured out.

Marvin: I see. Thanks for telling me ahead of time.

Dialogue 2

Tom: What’s wrong, Lex? You look like you have a lot in your mind.

Lex: Can you keep a secret?

Tom: Sure.

Lex: I want to leave the company.

Tom: Really? Why?

Lex: To put it simply, I want to take a shot at selling real estate.

Tom: I had no idea you were interested in being self-employed. But

why now?

Lex: It’s just that everyone’s been making a lot of money selling land

recently. I figured now is as good a time as any to switch jobs.

Tom: If that’s what you want, go for it.

Dialogue 3

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③ UnderstandVocabulary

“Now, we have the useful vocabulary.”• Have the student read each word and its meaning. “Is it clear?”

- For lower-level students, give simpler definitions:1. tenure – long-term status2. self-employed – not working for an employer3. exit strategy – plan for leaving the company

• In case of pronunciation errors, send the following tothe student:tenure [TEN-yer]self-employed [SELF-em-PLOID]exit strategy [EG-zit STRAT-i-jee]

“Do you understand the new words?” “Now, let’s go to the next part, practice.”

④ PracticeStep 1

“Let’s practice today’s expressions.” “Let’s read the first dialogue.” “I will be Adam. Please be Rocky.” “I’ll start.”

“Is it clear?”

- For lower-level students, give them time to review theUseful Information section before proceeding with the otherdialogues.

“Now, answer my question.”• Read the question at the end of the dialogue.

“Good job!” “Let’s go to the next dialogue.”

tenure

(noun)

Status of

employees who

have worked for a

long time

self-employed

(adjective)

Working for

oneself or the

owner of a

business

exit strategy

(noun)

Plan for

informing a

company about

your resignation

Step 1

Read the dialogues with your tutor. Listen carefully to your tutor. Answer your tutor’s questions at the end of each dialogue.

U seful Vocabulary

Adam: Hey, Rocky. I want to tell you something. I want to leave the company.

Rocky: Why? Your career seems to be going well.

Adam: It’s something that’s been bothering me for a while now.

Rocky: What is it?

Adam: Hypertension. I’ve had it ever since I got here. And now blood pressure has taken a turn for the worse.

Rocky: You should go to a doctor.

TUTOR: What is my reason for wanting to leave the company? My blood pressure has taken a turn for the worse. What type of reason is this? Health reasons.

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④ PracticeStep 1

“Let’s read the second dialogue.” “I will be Christian. Please be Jack.” “I’ll start.”

“Is it clear?”

“Now, answer my question.”• Read the question at the end of the dialogue.

“Let’s read the last dialogue.” “I will be Nick. Please be Wayne.” “I’ll start.”

“Is it clear?”

“Now, answer my question.”• Read the question at the end of the dialogue.

“Good job!” “Let’s go to the next page.”

Christian: Jack, can I talk to you for a moment?

Jack: Sure. What’s up?

Christian: Now don’t be shocked, but I’m thinking of resigning.

Jack: But why? The company is making a lot of money right now.

Christian: I want to do something different at this time of my life. I want to take a shot at being a financial advisor.

Jack: I suppose you will make money there, too.

TUTOR: What is my reason for wanting to leave the company? I want

to take a shot at being a financial advisor. What type of reason is this?

Career shift.

Nick: Wayne, if I tell you something, can you keep it between us?

Wayne: Sure. Is something the matter?

Nick: I’m thinking about resigning soon.

Wayne: Huh? Why?

Nick: I’m beginning to feel the chill wind of the new office venue. The

commute is really hard for me.

Wayne: Maybe you should talk to the boss first before doing

something rash.

TUTOR: What is my reason for wanting to leave the company? I’m

beginning to feel the chill wind of the new office venue. What type of

reason is this? Dissatisfaction.

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④ PracticeStep 2

“Let’s practice again.” “I will read three monologues. I will read them one at a

time. Please listen carefully.”

• Read the transcript below. Emphasize underlined words.

“My name is Mark. I’m leaving the company because I’m beginning to feel the chill wind of the new management. We’re not on the same page when it comes to prioritizing my family.”

“Is it clear?” “Now, read and answer questions 1, 2, and 3.”

- For lower-level students, read the text again in a slower pace. Do the same in the next monologues.

“Now, listen to the second monologue.”

• Read the transcript below. Emphasize underlined words.

"I’m Monica. I decided to quit because I want to take a shot at a teaching job in the university. I believe that’s where my talent is."

“Is it clear?” “Now, read and answer questions 4, 5, and 6.”

“Now, listen to the last monologue.”

• Read the transcript below. Emphasize underlined words.

"I’m Peter. I’m saying goodbye to the company because my lung condition has taken a turn for the worse. I need to let my body recover."

“Is it clear?” “Now, read and answer questions 7, 8, and 9.”

“Good job!” “Let’s go to the next page.”

Listen to the monologues of your tutor. Then answer your tutor’s questions.

St ep 2

1) What is Mark’s reason for leaving the company? He is beginning to

feel the chill wind of the new management.

2) What type of reason is this? Dissatisfaction

3) What did he say about the management? He and the management are

not on the same page when it comes to prioritizing his family.

4) What is Monica’s reason for quitting? She wants to take a shot at a

teaching job in the university.

5) What type of reason is this? Career shift

6) What did she say about her talent? She believes her talent is in

teaching in the university.

7) Why is Peter saying goodbye to the company? Because his lung

condition has taken a turn for the worse.

8) What type of reason is this? Health reason

9) What did he say about his body? He needs to let his body recover.

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Today’s Expressions:

• “My [health] has taken a turn for the worse.”• “I want to take a shot at [selling real estate].”• “I’m beginning to feel the chill wind [of my job].”

You are talking to your coworker who wants to leave the job. Your t ask is to listen to his reason for wanting to leave the job.

Afterward, tell another coworker about your leaving coworker's reasons.

Si tuation

⑤ ChallengeSituation

• This should be a simulation of a real-life situation, and must bedistinct from the Practice part.

• Corrections and pronunciation practice should only be done after thechallenge is finished.

"Are you ready for the challenge?" "First, please read today's expressions."

• Let the student read the expressions. "You will listen to these expressions in the challenge."

"Now, this is your situation."• Read the situation.

“Now, I will send a dialogue. Let’s read it.”• Send the following to the student:

Riley: [Listen to tutor]Andy: What is it?Riley: [Listen to tutor]Andy: Huh? Why?Riley: [Listen to tutor]Andy: Do you mind sharing it with me?Riley: [Listen to tutor]Andy: Well, I can’t stop you if you’ve made up your mind. When willyou let the boss know?Riley: [Listen to tutor]Andy: Sure.Riley: [Listen to tutor]

“I will be Riley. Please be Andy.”• Read:

Riley: Hey, Andy. Do you have a minute? I want to tell you something.Andy: [student’s line]Riley: The truth is, I actually want to leave the company.Andy: [student’s line]Riley: I have a personal reason.Andy: [student’s line]Riley: I think it’s time for me to have a career shift. I want to take ashot at a multinational company overseas.Andy: [student’s line]Riley: I’m going to let our teammates know first. Do you think you cantell Leo about this?Andy: [student’s line]Riley: Thanks, man.

- For lower-level students, repeat parts of the dialogue in a slower pace.

“Now, I will be Leo. Tell me what Riley said.”• Make the discussion as natural as possible.

• Start the conversation with: “Hey, Andy! How’s it going?”

• Guide Questions:1. I saw you talking to Riley a while ago. Is something up?2. She’s leaving the company? But, why?3. I see. What kind of company is she looking into?4. Has she talked to our boss? ... When does she plan to talk to him?5. When exactly is she planning to leave?

• End the conversation with: “Well, I hope things go well for her.”• Give feedback after finishing the challenge.

“Great job!” “Let’s go to the next part, discussion.”

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⑤ ChallengeDiscussion

“Now, let’s have a discussion.” “Please choose a category you would like to discuss.”

• Ask the questions under the student's preferred category.• If the student cannot choose, pick a category.• If there is remaining time, let the student choose another

category.• Give feedback after finishing the discussion.

”Great job!” ”Let’s go to the last part, Feedback.”

I. REASONS FOR LEAVING A JOB

1. If your employee is leaving because of dissatisfaction, what would you do?Explain.

2. If your health is getting worse, would you still stay with your company? Givedetails.

3. Should a company use an employee's reasons for leaving to improve itssystem? Discuss.

II. CAREER SHIFT

1. What are common reasons why employees start to have problems at work?Explain.

2. What should you consider before shifting to a new career? Discuss.

3. Can middle-aged employees still consider a career shift? Why or why not?

III. BEING SELF-EMPLOYED

1. What are the pros and cons of being self-employed?

2. Would you consider being self-employed? Why or why not?

3. Who is more likely to take a shot at self-employment? Explain.

Choose one category, then answer the questions.

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⑥ FeedbackLesson Goal

“It’s the end of the lesson. Great job! Now, let’s reviewtoday’s lesson goal.”

• Ask the student to read the lesson goal.• Let the student read the expressions.

“Were you able to achieve today’s lesson goal?”

Feedback from Tutor “Now, I will give feedback on your performance in today’s

lesson.”• Fill in and send the template below via chat box to

complement your verbal feedback.

*OVERALL SCORE* Overall: - Always fill in eachsection withcorrections/feedback.- Maximum of 3 itemsper category.

Vocabulary: - Read the word andhave the student repeatthe meaning.

Grammar: - Say, “You said...(incorrect grammar).”- Ask the student to readthe corrected sentence.

Pronunciation: - Read the word andhave the student repeat.- Correct if needed.

- comment--

*Vocabulary/Phrases*- word/phrase- word/phrase- word/phrase

*Grammar*incorrect grammar = correct grammar incorrect grammar = correct grammar

*Pronunciation*- mispronounced word- mispronounced word- mispronounced word

• Practice the mispronounced words with the student.• Wrap up by reiterating the overall performance and

student’s achievement of the goal.• Encourage the student to take the next lesson by saying:

“To address your points for improvement, please take thenext lesson, ‘Exit Interview’ of Chapter 4: Resignation.”

For errors and other material-related concerns, please send an e-mail to tutor.support@rarejob.com.ph.

Can understand reasons for leavin g a job.

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Lesson 2: Exit Interview

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[to say that your health is getting worse]

“My [health] has taken a turn for the worse.”

[to say that you want a different career]

“I want to take a shot at [selling real estate].”

[to say that you are starting to have problems at work]

“I’m beginning to feel the chill wind [of my job].”