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Work Life Study Balance
Work Life Study Balance
Welcome to Lesson 7! Today we will focus on Work Life Balance, particularly the balance between work and study for students. We will learn essential vocabulary and practice expressing likes and dislikes using the verb-ing form, plus in the final sectin we will look at some helpful Modal forms for polite requests.
Vocabulary: Work-Study Balance 📚
Vocabulary: Work-Study Balance 📚
Here are some common terms related to student and work life:
Education Words
lecture: A talk given to a class, often in a large hall.
tutorial: A small class where students discuss a topic in detail.
assignment: A piece of work or task given to a student.
semester: A half-year term in an academic calendar.
exam: A formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency.
plagiarism: Using someone else's work or ideas and pretending they are your own.
deadline: The latest time or date by which something must be completed.
student services: Departments that provide support for students (e.g., counseling, housing).
Work Life Related Words
stress: A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.
break: A pause in work or during an activity.
free time: Time when one is not working or studying; leisure time.
overtime: Time worked in addition to one's normal working hours.
relaxation: The state of being free from tension and anxiety.
healthy lifestyle: Living in a way that promotes physical and mental health.
Grammar: Likes and Dislikes
Grammar: Likes and Dislikes
We use the structure Verb of Liking/Disliking + verb-ing (gerund) to express preferences about activities.
Note: You can also use a noun after I dislike (e.g., I dislike my boss ) and I hate.
What do you love doing?
What do you really like doing
What do you like doing
What do you not mind doing?
What do you dislike doing?
What do you hate doing?
Maria
Maria
Studies: Business
Work: 15 hours a week in a café
Balance: She always attends lectures and tutorials. She studies for two hours every night and relaxes with friends on Sundays.
Says: "I love studying in the library. I don't mind working weekends."
Conclusion: Maria seems to have a good balance.
Ahmed
Ahmed
Studies: IT
Work: 40 hours a week in cleaning
Balance: He often misses classes and fails to finish his assignments. He feels stressed and tired.
Says: "I dislike working overtime, but I need money. I hate missing class."
Conclusion: Ahmed seems to have a poor balance.
Yuki
Yuki
Studies: Science
Work: 20 hours a week in a supermarket
Balance: She usually attends all classes but sometimes forgets deadlines.
Says: "I like working with people, and I really like helping customers. But I don’t like late shifts."
Conclusion: Yuki has an average balance—mostly good, but needs to manage deadlines better.
Carlos
Carlos
Studies: Hospitality
Work: 10 hours a week in a restaurant
Balance: He studies most afternoons and plays soccer on weekends.
Says: "I love cooking, and I like having free time. I don’t mind doing small jobs, but I dislike too much stress."
Conclusion: Carlos seems to have a good balance.
Giving Advice to the students
Using the case studies, write one piece of advice for each student by focusing on what they should start liking (or loving, not minding) and what they should start disliking (or hating).
Example:
Situation: Student X is always late for class. Advice: "You should try liking waking up early, or you'll dislike missing important information."
1. Maria (Good Balance)
1. Maria (Good Balance)
She has a good balance but works weekends.
Task: Advise her on how to protect her free time and prevent burnout.
Advice for Maria (Use Love/Like/Don't Mind): "You should try loving planning a fun activity for every Saturday evening, or at least not minding saying 'no' to extra shifts."
Your Advice: ____________________________________________________
2. Ahmed (Poor Balance)
2. Ahmed (Poor Balance)
He works 40 hours a week and is failing his studies.
Task: Advise him on reducing his work and prioritizing his studies.
Advice for Ahmed (Use Dislike/Hate): "You need to start disliking working more than 20 hours a week and hating failing assignments so much that you cut your shifts."
Your Advice: ___________________________________________________
3. Yuki (Average Balance)
3. Yuki (Average Balance)
She attends class but often forgets assignment deadlines.
Task: Advise her on managing her time better to meet course requirements.
Advice for Yuki (Use Like/Don't Mind): "You could try liking using a calendar app to track due dates, and maybe even not minding starting an assignment right after it is given."
Your Advice: ______________________________________________________
4. Carlos (Good Balance)
4. Carlos (Good Balance)
He has a good balance but dislikes stress.
Task: Advise him on maintaining his low-stress lifestyle.
Advice for Carlos (Use Love/Dislike): "Continue loving cooking and playing soccer, but make sure you dislike leaving important tasks until the last minute."
Your Advice: ____________________________________________________
Back to Work Extra Grammar Point:
Using Modals for Polite Requests
Back to Work Extra Grammar Point:
Using Modals for Polite Requests
Key Vocabulary (1-10)
Key Vocabulary (1-10)
Shift: A scheduled period of time you are rostered to work (e.g., my afternoon shift).
Roster: The schedule that shows when staff are working.
Casual: A type of employment where hours are not fixed, and you don't get paid sick or holiday leave (but you receive a higher hourly rate, called casual loading).
Trainee/Induction: The first period when you are learning the job and undergoing training.
Unsupervised: Working alone without a manager watching you constantly.
Clock On/Off: The act of recording the start and end of your shift, usually with an electronic system.
Punctual: Being on time for work.
Hand Over: The process of briefing the person taking over your shift on what has happened and what needs to be done.
Grammar Point: Using Modals for Polite Requests
Grammar Point: Using Modals for Polite Requests
In a professional setting, especially when speaking to a manager, it’s important to use modal verbs (like Could, Would, May) to make requests polite and less direct.
Extra Useful Expressions (Top 5)
Extra Useful Expressions (Top 5)
"Do you need a hand with that?"
Meaning: A friendly way to ask if a colleague needs help.
"Just to confirm, you want me to..."
Meaning: Use this before starting a task to check your understanding of the instructions.
"I'm on top of it."
Meaning: To assure your manager that you are managing the task and everything is under control.
"My apologies, I'll fix that right away."
Meaning: A professional way to apologise for a mistake and commit to correcting it immediately.
"I'll get back to you by [time/date]."
Meaning: Use this when you need time to find information or check with a supervisor before giving an answer.
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