Future Pathways Slides
English for Careers • A1 Level
College & Jobs
Future Pathways
What do you want to study? What is your dream job?
5 Majors
College study
5 Dream Jobs
Future careers
Speaking
Talk with a partner
Two Important Words
Vocabulary
At College / University
Major
The main subject you study in college.
Example: "I study Computer Science."
At Work
Job / Career
The work you do every day for a company.
Example: "I work as a Developer."
Study a Major → Work in a Job
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Technology Pathway
Tech & Coding
College Major
Computer Science
You study coding & computers
You learn how to make apps
Main Tool: Laptop & Code
Leads To
Dream Job
Software Developer
Builds mobile apps
Designs websites
"I make apps for phones."
Say it: "I want to study Computer Science. I want to be a developer."
2
Business Pathway
Companies & Finance
College Major
Business
You study companies & sales
You learn leadership & money
Main Tool: Office & Reports
Leads To
Dream Job
Marketing Manager
Leads project teams
Promotes new products
"I manage projects and teams."
Say it: "I want to study Business. I want to be a manager."
3
Healthcare Pathway
Health & Medicine
College Major
Medicine / Biology
You study the human body
You learn health & treatments
Main Place: Hospital / Clinic
Leads To
Dream Job
Doctor / Nurse
Helps sick patients
Gives care and medicine
"I help people get healthy."
Say it: "I want to study Medicine. I want to be a doctor."
4
Engineering Pathway
Build & Design
College Major
Engineering
You study math & machines
You design strong structures
Main Tool: Blueprints & Tools
Leads To
Dream Job
Engineer / Architect
Designs modern buildings
Builds solar & tech systems
"I design bridges and buildings."
Say it: "I want to study Engineering. I want to be an engineer."
5
Media Pathway
Creative & Digital
College Major
Communications
You study news, social media, & writing
You learn graphic & video design
Main Tool: Camera & Graphics
Leads To
Dream Job
Content Creator
Creates social videos
Shares stories with the public
"I write stories and make videos."
Say it: "I want to study Communications. I want to be a creator."
Speaking Frames
Use These Sentences
Ask A Question
"What do you want to study?"
"What is your dream job?"
Frame 1: Major
"I want to study [Major]."
e.g., Computer Science, Business, Medicine
Frame 2: Career
"I want to be a [Job]."
e.g., developer, doctor, manager, designer
Example: "I want to study Medicine because I want to be a doctor."
Pair Speaking Time!
10 Minutes
A Student A: Ask
1. "What is your dream job?"
2. "What do you want to study?"
Listen and write on your worksheet!
B Student B: Answer
1. "I want to be a [Job]."
2. "I want to study [Major]."
Then switch roles with your partner!
Great job! Speak clearly and help each other.
Future Pathways Worksheet
Future Pathways
College Majors & Dream Jobs • Student Worksheet
Name:
Date:
Word Bank:
Computer Science Business Medicine Engineering Communications
1
Match the Major to the Picture
(Write the correct letter A–E in the box)
A
Laptops & Apps
B
Offices & Sales
C
Hospitals & Care
D
Bridges & Build
E
Media & Design
1. Engineering
2. Computer Sci
3. Communications
4. Medicine
5. Business
2
Circle the Correct Match
(Where does each person work?)
1. Software Developer
A) Hospital B) Tech Office / Laptop C) Construction Site
2. Medical Doctor
A) Hospital / Clinic B) TV Studio C) Bank Office
3. Civil Engineer
A) Pharmacy B) Design & Site C) Art Museum
4. Content Creator
A) Chemistry Lab B) Media Studio C) Airport Gate
3
Complete the Sentences
(Use words from the word bank)
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I want to study because I love coding and apps.
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Sara studies Medicine. She wants to be a in a hospital.
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Noura studies Business. She wants to be a at a company.
Future Pathways • Worksheet Page 1 of 2
Information Gap: Future Pathways
Pair Speaking Activity • Ask Your Partner to Fill the Clues
Pair Task
Ask & Answer with Your Partner in English:
Question Frames:
"What does [Name] want to study?"
"What is [Name]'s dream job?"
Answer Frames:
"She wants to study [Major]."
"She wants to be a [Job]."
4
Student Career Profiles
Fill in the missing blanks by asking your partner!
R
Raghad
Profile 1
Major: Computer Science
Dream Job:
Tool: Laptop & Mobile Code
Partner A asks: "What is Raghad's dream job?"
H
Al Hanouf
Profile 2
Major:
Future Pathways Teacher Guide
Future Pathways: Teacher Guide
60-Minute Communicative Lesson • Low A1 Female Learners
Level: Low A1
Duration: 60 Mins
Core Objectives
Identify 5 majors & 5 jobs; ask & answer "What does [Name] study?" in pairs.
Target Frames
"She wants to study [Major]." / "She wants to be a [Job]." / "I want to be a [Job]."
Materials Needed
Slides, 2-page Worksheet with Information Gap, Cutout Match Cards, Pencils.
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60-Minute Lesson Pacing & Flow
| Time | Stage | Instructional Focus & Teacher Action |
|---|
| 00–05 min | Warm-Up Hook | Show Slide 1. Ask: "Who loves computers? Who wants to help people?" Use hand gestures and emoji cues. |
| 05–20 min | Visual Vocab & Choral Drill | Present Slides 2–7. Differentiate Major (study) vs Job (work). Conduct rhythmic choral repetition (Listen → Repeat 3x). |
| 20–35 min | Kinesthetic Match Cards | Distribute Major Match Cards. Play Trio Match (Major + Job + Tool). Students pronounce words when making pairs. |
| 35–50 min | Information Gap Pair Task | Students complete Worksheet Page 1, then pair up for Page 2 Information Gap (Raghad, Al Hanouf, Ghadah, Yasmeen). |
| 50–60 min | Dream Profile & Exit Wrap-Up | Complete My Own Future Pathway box. Volunteers share in class. Complete 3-star self-check. |
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Key Scaffolding Strategies for Low A1 Literacy
Visual Anchors & Icons
Every major and job is paired with a distinct icon (laptop, stethoscope, building, camera). Refer to the icon whenever eliciting words.
Choral Chanting & TPR
Use simple gestures: typing hands for Computer Science, stethoscope touch for Medicine, drawing for Design.
Information Gap Collaboration
Using named student profiles (Raghad, Al Hanouf, Ghadah, Yasmeen) creates meaningful communicative purpose and peer interaction.
Clear Sentence Frames
Keep grammar load minimal. Focus strictly on: "She wants to study..." and "She wants to be a..." without complex grammar rules.
