Story 7

📘 Lesson Title: “The New Job Challenge”

Level: Intermediate

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VOCABULARY WORDS

1. Nervous – (NUR-vus) /ˈnɜː.vəs/
   Type: Adjective
   Meaning: Feeling worried or anxious about something
   Synonyms: anxious, uneasy, jittery
   Sample Sentence: She was nervous before her first day at the new job.

2. Challenge – (CHAL-inj) /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/
   Type: Noun
   Meaning: A difficult task or situation
   Synonyms: difficulty, problem, obstacle
   Sample Sentence: Learning a new language is a challenge.

3. Supportive – (suh-POR-tiv) /səˈpɔː.tɪv/
   Type: Adjective
   Meaning: Giving help and encouragement
   Synonyms: helpful, caring, understanding
   Sample Sentence: Her coworkers were very supportive during her training.

4. Adapt – (uh-DAPT) /əˈdæpt/
   Type: Verb
   Meaning: To change to fit new conditions
   Synonyms: adjust, modify, get used to
   Sample Sentence: It took him some time to adapt to the new work environment.

5. Achievement – (uh-CHEEV-ment) /əˈtʃiːv.mənt/
   Type: Noun
   Meaning: Something successful done after effort
   Synonyms: success, accomplishment, feat
   Sample Sentence: Getting a promotion was her greatest achievement.

STORY: The New Job Challenge

Anna was excited but nervous on her first day at a new company. She knew this job would be a challenge, but she was ready to learn.

Her manager and coworkers were very supportive. They helped her understand the tasks and encouraged her to ask questions.

At first, Anna found it hard to adapt to the new software and office routines. However, she practiced every day and slowly improved.

After a few months, Anna completed an important project successfully. This was a big achievement for her and boosted her confidence.

She realized that challenges help people grow and that support from others makes the journey easier.

KNOWLEDGE CHECK

1. How did Anna feel on her first day?

2. What kind of challenge did she face?

3. Who helped Anna in her new job?

4. What was difficult for Anna to adapt to?

5. How did Anna improve her skills?

6. What achievement did Anna accomplish?

7. What lesson did Anna learn from her experience?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. Have you ever started a new job or school? How did you feel?

2. What are common challenges people face when starting something new?

3. How do you usually cope with nervousness?

4. How important is support from others in difficult situations?

5. Can you share a time when you had to adapt to a big change?

6. What do you think makes a good manager or teacher?

7. Have you ever worked on a team? How was the experience?

8. What motivates you to keep trying when things are hard?

9. What achievement are you most proud of?

10. How can challenges help us grow?

11. Do you prefer working alone or with others? Why?

12. What skills are important when starting a new job?

13. How can coworkers make a new employee feel welcome?

14. What advice would you give someone starting a new job?

15. What is the biggest challenge you have faced in your life?