Reading: A Job Advertisement
Read job advertisements and understand key information like position, requirements, and how to apply.
📖 Lesson
What You Will Learn
You'll learn to read and understand job advertisements — a skill you need when looking for work or helping a friend find a job. Job ads have a special format with important information in short sections.
Explanation
Job advertisements are short texts that companies write to find new workers. They appear on websites, newspapers, and social media. Understanding them is practical — you might need this skill tomorrow!
Every job ad has key sections:
- Position title: What job is it?
- Company name: Who is hiring?
- Requirements: What skills do you need?
- Salary (sometimes): How much money?
- How to apply: Where do you send your CV?
Examples
Real job ad:
English Teacher Wanted
Company: International Language School
Position: English Teacher
Requirements: Bachelor's degree, 2 years experience, native speaker preferred
Salary: $1,500-$2,000/month
Contact: Send CV to jobs@languageschool.com
In real life, you'll see ads like this on websites like LinkedIn, Indeed, or local job boards. When your friend says "I need a job," you can help them read these ads and find what they need.
Common Mistakes
❌ Mistake: Reading every single word and spending 20 minutes on one ad.
✅ Better: Scan quickly for the position title and requirements first.
❌ Mistake: Ignoring the "Requirements" section because you're excited about the job.
✅ Better: Always check if you have the skills they want BEFORE applying.
❌ Mistake: Not reading "How to apply" — then you don't know what to do!
✅ Better: Read the whole ad, especially the last section.
Quick Tips
• Skim first: Read the title and first sentence quickly to know what job it is.
• Find key words: Look for salary, experience, and deadline — they're usually important.
• Check requirements: Can you do what they want? Be honest!
• Read instructions carefully: Some companies want an email, some want a phone call, some want an online form.
• Save the ad: Take a screenshot or write down the company name and deadline so you don't forget.
🃏 Key Vocabulary — tap to flip
12 words✏️ Fill in the Blank
Type the missing word to complete each sentence.