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The Gig Economy
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The Gig Economy

B2en40 min

What you'll learn

  • Talk about the gig economy with confidence.
  • Read and understand passages about the gig economy.

Tips for this lesson

  • Repeat new words out loud several times.
  • Try to use today's vocabulary in your own sentences.
  • Don't worry about mistakes — they help you learn!
Step 1 of 7
1Warm-up

Vocabulary

Learn the following words and repeat after your tutor.

  • routine
    routine
    /ruːˈtiːn/
    noun
  • schedule
    schedule
    /ˈʃedjuːl/
    noun
  • habit
    habit
    /ˈhæbɪt/
    noun
  • manage
    manage
    /ˈmænɪdʒ/
    verb
  • the
    the
    /the/
    noun
  • discuss
    discuss
    /dɪˈskʌs/
    verb
Step 2 of 7
2Vocabulary

Vocabulary in Context

Study each word and its example. Try to use it in your own sentence.

  • routine
    routine
    /ruːˈtiːn/
    noun
  • schedule
    schedule
    /ˈʃedjuːl/
    noun
  • habit
    habit
    /ˈhæbɪt/
    noun
  • manage
    manage
    /ˈmænɪdʒ/
    verb
  • the
    the
    /the/
    noun
  • discuss
    discuss
    /dɪˈskʌs/
    verb
Step 3 of 7
3Fill the blanks

Practice Conversation

Complete the dialogue with your own answers.

Teacher
Teacher
Let's talk about the gig economy. What do you think?
Student
Student
I think the gig economy is very interesting.
Teacher
Teacher
Can you tell me more? Give me an example.
Student
Student
For example, I often...
Teacher
Teacher
That's great! How about in your daily life?
Student
Student
In my daily life, I...
Step 4 of 7
4Reading

The Gig Economy

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions below.

The Gig Economy

The topic of the gig economy has become increasingly relevant in today's interconnected world. As societies evolve and new challenges emerge, our understanding must deepen accordingly. This passage invites you to critically examine various aspects, consider multiple viewpoints, and articulate nuanced arguments. The vocabulary and structures presented here will enable sophisticated discussion.

Comprehension

  1. 1.What is the main idea of this passage?

  2. 2.Why is this topic important?

  3. 3.What should you do with the new vocabulary?

Step 5 of 7
5Read aloud

Read Aloud

Read your lines aloud with your tutor. Pay attention to pronunciation.

A conversation about the gig economy.
A conversation about the gig economy.
You: student · Tutor: tutor
Teacher
Teacher
Today we're discussing the gig economy. What's your experience with it?
Student
Student
Well, I've always been interested in the gig economy. I think it's quite relevant.
Teacher
Teacher
Can you elaborate on why you find it relevant?
Student
Student
Certainly. In my opinion, the gig economy affects our daily lives in many ways.
Teacher
Teacher
That's a good point. Would you say it's more positive or negative?
Student
Student
I'd say it has both positive and negative aspects. On one hand...
Step 6 of 7
6Fill the blanks

Extended Practice

Fill in the blanks with appropriate words or phrases.

Teacher
Teacher
Have you ever thought about the gig economy?
Student
Student
Yes, I have. I believe that ___
Teacher
Teacher
Interesting. What would you change about it?
Student
Student
I would change ___
Teacher
Teacher
And why is that important to you?
Student
Student
It's important because ___
Step 7 of 7
7Discussion

Open Discussion

Share your thoughts and opinions freely.

  1. 1.What is your personal opinion about the gig economy?
  2. 2.Do you think the gig economy will be more or less important in the future?
  3. 3.What surprised you most about today's lesson?