Stories for English Learners
06. Kate lands a job
Aprende expresiones idiomáticas y phasal verbs con la historia de Kate.
In this episode, Kate needs money to get out of her shared room, but her mom can’t help financially. Kate decides to apply for a part-time job at a restaurant.
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In the last episode, Kate asked her mom for money.
She can’t get along with her roommate, but a single
room is more expensive. Kate’s mom cannot afford
to help Kate cover the costs. She advises Kate to get a
part-time job. Kate will do anything to get out of her
shared room. In this episode, Kate applies for a job at a
restaurant. Will this solve Kate’s roommate problems?
Exercise A
Vocabulary for the story
Audio
Difficulty: Intermediate (B1)
Audio
Kate: Hi, I’m Kate.
Randy: Oh, yes, for the hostess position. I’m Randy. Come on into my office.
Kate: Thanks. I brought my resume for you to look at in case you don’t have your copy handy.
Randy: Excellent. It says here you have no prior restaurant experience. You have worked in retail before, though.
Kate: Yes. I worked in my aunt’s store over the holidays the last few Christmases. It was really hectic, but I loved it.
Randy: Tell me what you loved about it. Are you a people person?
Kate: I think so. I’m pretty bubbly, and I think that’s what a restaurant needs at the entrance.
Randy: You’re right. And it just so happens the entrance is also the exit in most restaurants. Do you know what that means, Kate?
Kate: Sure. The hostess has to leave a lasting impression. Like…she needs to convince the guests to come back somehow.
Randy: And how would you do that, Kate?
Kate: Well, for example, I could rhyme off upcoming specials or features as they’re paying or getting their coats on. I could also ask guests to fill out a comment card.
Randy: You’re reading my mind, Kate! I love the way you call customers “guests.” I think you’ve got yourself a job.
Kate: Just like that? Wow. Thanks!
Randy: There’s just one other thing. I’m short on staff tonight. Are you available at 5:00?
Kate: Tonight? Well, my last class ends at 3:00, so I guess I could be here on time.
Randy: Great. I’ll need you for three shifts a week at least. I may call you in on other days if I’m in a pinch.
Exercise B
Comprehension
- Who is Randy?
- What does Kate bring with her to the interview (and why)?
- True or False? Kate has worked in a restaurant before.
- What role does a hostess have, according to Kate?
- How does Kate describe her personality?
- Why does the manager say, “You’re reading my mind, Kate!”?
- What does Kate mean when she says, “Just like that?”
- When will Kate begin her new job?
Exercise C - Writing
Writing – MY LIFE
Discuss these questions with your class or write your responses in a journal entry.
1. How do you feel before a job interview?
2. What interview questions do interviewers usually ask?
3. Could you handle going to school and working part-time?
4. Who do you call when you
have financial troubles? Why?
5. What is your favorite restaurant and why? Does the staff make you feel welcome?
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