Work and Study

Grammar Focus
➧ Gerunds and Infinitives

Vocabulary
➧ Job-related and education-related vocabulary

Practice
➧ Discussing work-life balance and study plans

Gerunds
Verb-ing
➧ I enjoy working.

Infinitives
To + base form of the verb
➧ I want to learn.

Usage
Some verbs are followed by gerunds
➧ Enjoy ◦ Avoid

Others by infinitives
➧ Want ◦ Decide

Work-Related
➧ Job satisfaction
➧ Career
➧ Promotion
➧ Colleagues
➧ Deadline

Study-Related
➧ Course
➧ Assignment
➧ Degree
➧ Exam
➧ Schedule

Work-Life Balance
➧ Time management
➧ Stress
➧ Relaxation
➧ Flexibility

Homework
Write a short paragraph about your ideal job or study program, using at least three gerunds and three infinitives

Example
My ideal job would involve helping others and traveling around the world. I would love to work for a non-profit organization that aims to improve education. I enjoy meeting new people and learning about different cultures.