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1 Introduction & Vocabulary — Let's Watch 
Wizard: I love coffee - mmm.
But it needs sugar.
Oh, hello! Welcome to English For All where you will learn helpful English skills as well as important life
skills like renting a place to live or looking for a job.
In today's episode you will learn how to talk about:
the things you like to do,
the things you want to do,
the things you need to do and
the things you hate to do.
Oh, let me give you an example.
I hate to drink black coffee.
I want to make it sweet.
I need to add sugar.
Mmm!
I like to drink sweet coffee.
Today you will also learn about job and career advancement. How do you find a job?
Well, it's time for our story. Please pay close attention.
Alejandro: More coffee, sir?
Wizard: Yes, please.
Thank you.
2 like
to enjoy something or to think someone or something is pleasant
3 hate
to not like someone or something at all
4 want
to have a desire or need for something
5 need
something that you must have; something that is necessary
6 done
finished or complete
7 promotion
getting a new or better job
8 hire
to pay someone to work for you
9 customer
a person who buys something or gets service from a business
10 career
your profession or work that requires training; for example, a chef or a nurse
11 Story Start-Up — Getting Ready
Alejandro works in a restaurant. He went to school and finished a computer class. Today he is showing a
certificate of completion to other workers in the restaurant. Alejandro and his co-workers are talking about jobs.
While you watch the video, listen for the answer to this question.
What job at the restaurant
does Alejandro want?
12 Story Start-Up — Let's Watch
Reza: Hey, Alejandro. You look happy today.
Alejandro: I am. Look.
Reza: What's that?
Alejandro: My certificate from computer class.
Elsie: Congratulations!
Alejandro: Thanks. Finally.
Reza: It took a long time, right?
Alejandro: Yes, 18 months. But, I like to work with computers. It's fun.
Elsie: More fun than taking care of customers?
Alejandro: I like to take care of customers. I don't like to do the dishes.
Reza: I hate to do the dishes.
Mr. Miller: Is it time to work or time to play?
Elsie, I need you in the dining area. Now!
Alejandro.
Alejandro: Yes, sir?
Mr. Miller: I was wondering. How are you doing with your computer classes?
Alejandro: I have a certificate of completion. See?
Mr. Miller: Ah, fine. Listen, when you're done here, why don't you come to my office. I want to speak with you
about something very important.
Alejandro: Of course, Mr. Miller.
Reza: Did you hear that?
Alejandro: What?
Reza: He wants to talk to you in his office! In private! He needs a new assistant manager and wants to promote
you!
Alejandro: That would be great! I need to make more money and my car has many problems.
Reza: Yes. You will get the promotion! You're perfect for it!
Alejandro: Well, yes, I admit, I want to be the new assistant manager.
Reza: My new boss! Sir!
Mr. Miller: Ah, have a seat Alejandro. You know I need to hire an assistant manager.
Alejandro: Yes, sir.
Mr. Miller: It's a very important job.
Alejandro: Oh, yes, sir.
Mr. Miller: The assistant manager has to work very hard.
Alejandro: No problem, sir.
Mr. Miller: That's why I've hired somebody very special. My nephew, Stanley.
Alejandro: Nephew?
Mr. Miller: Yes, he's from Texas.
Stanley: Hi.
Mr. Miller: Anyway, Alejandro, you like to work with computers.
Stanley: I hate computers.
Mr. Miller: Be quiet, Stanley. Anyway, you know computers and I want you to work with Stanley.
Alejandro: Yes, I have a certificate from computer school.
Mr. Miller: Yes, I know. Very impressive, Alejandro.
You need to clean tables so you can go now.
13 find
to see or get something you are looking for; to discover
14 apply
to officially ask for something
15 cover
to put something on or over something; to help someone by doing their job
16 inventory
list of things that are available for sale in a store
17 job agency
a business that helps you find a job
18 classified ads
advertisements in the newspaper for jobs, goods, or services
19 fill out
to complete or to put information on a form
20 help wanted
a sign a business puts in a window when they are looking for a worker
21 job counselor
a person who gives you advice about finding a job
22 scared
feeling afraid or nervous about something
23 confident
feeling sure that you can do something well
24 Life Skills: Ways to Find a Job — Getting Ready
Alejandro didn't get the promotion to assistant manager. He needs to find a better job, but he doesn't know
where to look. Elsie talks to Alejandro about ways to find a new job.
While you watch the video, listen for the answer to this question:
What are two ways to find a new job?
25 Life Skills: Ways to Find a Job — Let's Watch
Elsie: I'm sorry, Alejandro.
Alejandro: I can't believe it.
Reza: This isn't right.
Alejandro: I need to get out of here.
Elsie: You have to make your computer certificate work for you.
Reza: Yeah!
Alejandro: What good is it? There is nothing I can do.
Elsie: Yes, there is. You can go out and find a new job.
Alejandro: How? I don't have a rich uncle.
Elsie: There are many ways to find a new job.
For example, you can go to a job agency and see a job counselor.
Job counselors help many people find a new job.
Or you can look in the newspaper. There are a lot of jobs listed in the classified ads.
Reza: Hey!
Elsie: Or you can tell your family and your friends you're looking for a job.
Reza: You guys, look!
Alejandro: Assistant Manager needed.
Elsie: And sometimes you have to look for Help Wanted signs.
Reza: Go on, Alejandro. Well, what are you waiting for?
Alejandro: But that's the competition. Mr. Miller will be angry.
Elsie: There's no time like the present.
Reza: Be confident, my comrade.
Alejandro: But...
Elsie: Don't worry, we'll cover for you. Just go get your jacket.
Reza: Come on, Alejandro! You can do it.
Alejandro: Where's my jacket?
Mrs. Gilmore: Hello, may I help you?
Alejandro: Hi, um, are you still looking for an assistant manager?
Mrs. Gilmore: Oh yes, we are. Are you here to apply for the position?
Alejandro: Well, I, uh, uh, uh...
26 Life Skills: Ways to Find a Job — Reading
Getting Help to Find a New or Better Job
Private job agencies - They provide job referrals for people looking for a job. They are usually free of charge
but some may charge a fee. They can be found in your local phone book. Many specialize in specific jobs, like
office positions.
Government job agencies - They provide free job referral service to anyone looking. They post openings in
many areas of work.
Public schools - Schools usually have job boards or job counselors who will help their students get a job.
Friends and relatives - They are a very good source of information for a job. A boss may hire a relative or friend
of an employee based on personal recommendation.
Help Wanted signs - These are invitations for people to come apply for a job. These are common in stores and
restaurants.
Classified Ads - The newspaper has a section devoted to available jobs. Taking the time to go through them can
have great results for you.
Job magazines - These are free magazines where many companies advertise their openings. It's a good idea to
use them when looking for a job.
Internet - There are many places on the Internet that will help you get a job at no cost to you. You don't have to
be a computer expert.
Education - If you want a better job, your level of education will help. More education usually means a better
job.
English - There is no question, in the United States, the better your English, the better the job.
27 Grammar — Let's Watch
Wizard: What do you think Alejandro will do? He looks scared. Will he say yes or no?
We'll find out in just a moment.
But first, today's lesson. Let's review.
want to
need to
like to
hate to
These words are used to express how we think and feel. Notice how they are followed by a simple present tense
verb.
Watch and listen.
Alejandro: Well, yes, I admit, I want to be the new assistant manager.
Wizard: Alejandro wants to become the new assistant manager. Where else did we see someone want to do
something?
Mr. Miller: I want to speak with you about something very important.
Wizard: Mr. Miller wants to speak to Alejandro about something very important. Sometimes people want to do
something. Sometimes people need to do something. What does Alejandro need to do?
Alejandro: That would be great! I need to make more money.
Wizard: Alejandro's car has many problems. He needs to make more money. Where else did we see the words
need to?
Mr. Miller: You know I need to hire an assistant manager.
Wizard: Mr. Miller needs to hire an assistant manager. He doesn't like to do all the work. Where else did we
hear someone talk about what they like to do?
Alejandro: I like to work with computers. It's fun.
Wizard: Alejandro likes to work with computers. That's why he'd make a good assistant manager. The assistant
manager needs to work with computers. Where else did we see like to?
Alejandro: I like to take care of customers. I don't like to do the dishes.
Wizard: Alejandro doesn't like to do the dishes. He likes to take care of customers. Good. Let's review hate to.
Reza: I hate to do the dishes.
28 Making Choices — Getting Ready (A)
The restaurant across the street is looking for an assistant manager. Alejandro wants to apply for the job, but he
gets scared when he talks to the owner.
What future will Alejandro have if he does not leave his job at Cosmo's restaurant? Will he ever get a
promotion?
While you watch the video, listen for the answer to this question.
What does Alejandro show Stanley on the computer?
29 Making Choices — Let's Watch (A)
Wizard: Would you like to go back to the scene and see what Alejandro says? Of course you do!
Choice A, Alejandro says no. Let's see what happens.
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Mrs. Gilmore: Are you here to apply for the position?
Alejandro: Uh, no. Um, my friend wants to apply.
Mrs. Gilmore: Okay. Well, tell your friend he needs to come in and fill out an application.
Alejandro: Thanks.
Mrs. Gilmore: Mmm hmm.
Elsie: How did it go, Alejandro?
Alejandro: I didn't apply. I was too scared.
Mr. Miller: Alejandro! Where were you? Stanley needs your help.
Alejandro: The inventory changes every day so you need to change the totals over here like this.
Okay?
Now to print, you need to click here.
Now you do it.
Stanley: Okay, so to print, I need to click here.
Mr. Miller: Excellent! Good job, Stanley.
Stanley: Thank you, Uncle Cosmo.
Mr. Miller: Isn't he brilliant?
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Alejandro: You wanted to see me?
Stanley: Yeah, I still can't make it print, Alejandro.
What button do I push? You didn't tell me it was going to do this.
Why didn't you mention that, hm? Hm?
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Wizard: Is this Alejandro's future? He doesn't look very happy, does he? Maybe he made a mistake.
30 Making Choices — Getting Ready (B)
Alejandro needs to be confident that he can get a better job. Let's see what happens when Alejandro says he
wants to apply for the job in the new restaurant.
While you watch the video, listen for the answer to this question:
Why does Alejandro go to
Mrs. Gilmore's office?
31 Making Choices — Let's Watch (B)
Wizard: Choice B, Alejandro says yes. I want to see what happens when Alejandro says yes!
And action!
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Mrs. Gilmore: Well yes, we are.
Are you here to apply for the position?
Alejandro: Uh...
Yes. I am.
I want to fill out an application.
Mrs. Gilmore: Great. I'm Martha Gilmore, owner and manager of the restaurant.
Please, come into the back office.
You can fill out an application and we can talk.
Alejandro: Thank you.
32 Review and Assessment — Let's Watch
Wizard: So, how do you think Alejandro will do in the interview? Will he get the job? You'll have to see our
next show in order to answer that question.
But for now, let's review some of the English we have learned in today's show. Today we have learned how to
use
want to,
need to,
like to and
hate to.
These words are used to express what we want and feel, and remember, it's very important to practice, practice,
practice your English.
Well, I've got to get back to my pie. But I'll see you next time here on English For All!
