LESSON 4: This New Job Is My Big Break

🎯 Learning Objectives

After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

• Write clear and simple text descriptions
• Describe people, jobs, and experiences
• Use descriptive vocabulary in sentences
• Understand and use 30 new vocabulary words

 

This New Job Is My Big Break

📘 A. What Is a Text Description?

A text description is a piece of writing that explains or describes something. It can describe:

• A person
• A place
• A job
• An experience

In this lesson, we focus on describing a job and a personal experience, especially something important like a big break.

 

📘 B. Understanding the Expression “Big Break”

The phrase “big break” means:
👉 An important opportunity that can change your life or career.

🔹 Examples

• This new job is my big break.
• Winning the competition was her big break.
• That interview could be his big break.

 

📘 C. Structure of a Text Description

To write a good description, follow this structure:

🔹 1. Introduction

Introduce what you are describing.

Example:

• I recently got a new job in a big company.

 

🔹 2. Details

Give more information using descriptive words.

Example:

• The job is exciting and challenging.
• My coworkers are friendly and helpful.

 

🔹 3. Personal Feelings

Explain how you feel about it.

Example:

• I feel very happy and grateful.
• This job is my big break.

 

📘 D. Useful Expressions for Descriptions

Gunakan ekspresi berikut untuk membuat tulisan lebih baik:

• I work as a…
• My job is…
• It is interesting because…
• I feel…
• I think this is…
• This opportunity is…

 

📘 E. Example of Text Description

✏️ Example Paragraph

I recently started a new job as a marketing assistant in a modern company. The office is big, clean, and comfortable. My job is very interesting because I work with creative people every day. My manager is supportive, and my coworkers are friendly and hardworking. I learn many new things, such as communication skills and teamwork. The job can be challenging, but it is also very exciting. I feel happy and proud because this opportunity is very important for my future. This new job is my big break, and I want to do my best.

 

📘 F. Grammar Focus: Using Adjectives in Descriptions

Adjectives help us describe things more clearly.

🔹 Examples

• a big company
• a friendly coworker
• a challenging job

🔹 Sentence Pattern

• Subject + to be + adjective
• Subject + noun + adjective

Examples:

• The office is comfortable.
• She has a busy schedule.

 

📘 G. Vocabulary (30 New Words)

No	Word	Meaning
1	job	pekerjaan
2	career	karier
3	opportunity	kesempatan
4	company	perusahaan
5	office	kantor
6	manager	manajer
7	coworker	rekan kerja
8	employee	karyawan
9	salary	gaji
10	experience	pengalaman
11	skill	keterampilan
12	teamwork	kerja sama
13	communication	komunikasi
14	responsibility	tanggung jawab
15	task	tugas
16	busy	sibuk
17	challenging	menantang
18	exciting	menyenangkan
19	interesting	menarik
20	boring	membosankan
21	friendly	ramah
22	helpful	suka membantu
23	creative	kreatif
24	professional	profesional
25	confident	percaya diri
26	successful	sukses
27	future	masa depan
28	improve	meningkatkan
29	learn	belajar
30	achieve	mencapai

 

📘 H. Practice Exercises

✏️ Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks

1. I work in a big ______ (company).
2. My job is very ______ (interesting).
3. My manager is very ______ (friendly/helpful).

 

✏️ Exercise 2: Arrange the sentences

Susun kalimat berikut menjadi paragraf yang benar:

• I feel very happy.
• I have a new job.
• It is my big break.
• The job is exciting.

 

✏️ Exercise 3: Write a short description

Tulis paragraf pendek (5–7 kalimat) tentang:
👉 Your dream job

Gunakan:

• I want to work as…
• The job is…
• I feel…

 

📘 I. Writing Practice (Guided)

Gunakan panduan ini:

1. What is your job or dream job?
2. Where do you work?
3. What do you do every day?
4. How do you feel about it?
5. Why is it important for you?

 

📘 J. Speaking Practice

Latih kemampuan berbicara Anda:

• Describe your job or dream job
• Talk about your “big break”

Example:
“This job is important for me because it helps me improve my skills.”

 

📌 Conclusion

In this lesson, you have learned:

• How to write a clear text description
• How to describe a job and personal experience
• How to use adjectives effectively
• 30 new vocabulary words

Writing descriptions is an important skill in English. It helps you express your ideas clearly and confidently, especially when talking about your career and future.

 

 

LESSON 3: Which City Do You Like Better, New York or Los Angeles?

🎯 Learning Objectives

After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

• Ask and answer questions about preferences
• Say which things people like better
• Use comparative forms in real conversations
• Understand and use 30 new vocabulary words

 

Which City Do You Like Better, New York or Los Angeles?

📘 A. Asking About Preferences

Dalam bahasa Inggris, kita sering menanyakan pilihan atau preferensi seseorang menggunakan pola:

🔹 Pattern

• Which + noun + do you like better, A or B?

🔹 Examples

• Which city do you like better, New York or Los Angeles?
• Which food do you like better, pizza or burger?
• Which subject do you like better, English or Math?

Pertanyaan ini digunakan ketika kita membandingkan dua pilihan.

 

📘 B. Answering Preference Questions

Untuk menjawab pertanyaan tersebut, kita bisa menggunakan beberapa pola berikut:

🔹 Pattern 1: Simple Answer

• I like A better.
• I prefer A.

🔹 Examples

• I like New York better.
• I prefer pizza.

 

🔹 Pattern 2: Giving Reasons

• I like A better because + reason.

🔹 Examples

• I like New York better because it is more exciting.
• I prefer Los Angeles because the weather is nicer.

 

🔹 Pattern 3: Using Comparative

• A is + comparative adjective + than B.

🔹 Examples

• New York is busier than Los Angeles.
• Los Angeles is more relaxing than New York.

 

📘 C. Expressing Likes and Preferences

Berikut beberapa ekspresi yang bisa digunakan:

🔹 Expressions

• I like … better
• I prefer …
• I enjoy … more
• My favorite is …

🔹 Examples

• I enjoy movies more than books.
• My favorite city is Los Angeles.

 

📘 D. Dialogue Example

A: Which city do you like better, New York or Los Angeles?
B: I like New York better.
A: Why?
B: Because it is more exciting and has more activities.
A: I prefer Los Angeles because it is quieter and more relaxing.

 

📘 E. Grammar Focus: Comparative Adjectives

Kita menggunakan comparative adjectives untuk membandingkan dua hal.

🔹 Short Adjectives

Tambahkan -er

• fast → faster
• tall → taller

🔹 Long Adjectives

Gunakan more

• beautiful → more beautiful
• interesting → more interesting

🔹 Irregular Forms

• good → better
• bad → worse

 

📘 F. Vocabulary (30 New Words)

No	Word	Meaning
1	city	kota
2	country	negara
3	busy	sibuk
4	quiet	tenang
5	exciting	menyenangkan
6	boring	membosankan
7	beautiful	indah
8	crowded	ramai
9	modern	modern
10	traditional	tradisional
11	big	besar
12	small	kecil
13	clean	bersih
14	dirty	kotor
15	safe	aman
16	dangerous	berbahaya
17	fast	cepat
18	slow	lambat
19	expensive	mahal
20	cheap	murah
21	weather	cuaca
22	beach	pantai
23	building	gedung
24	restaurant	restoran
25	park	taman
26	transportation	transportasi
27	traffic	lalu lintas
28	people	orang-orang
29	lifestyle	gaya hidup
30	activity	aktivitas

 

📘 G. Practice Exercises

✏️ Exercise 1: Choose the correct answer

1. Which food do you like better, rice ___ noodles?
   a. and
   b. or
2. I like coffee ___ tea.
   a. better
   b. more

 

✏️ Exercise 2: Complete the sentences

1. I like Jakarta better ___ Bandung.
2. Bali is more beautiful ___ Jakarta.
3. I prefer tea ___ coffee.

 

✏️ Exercise 3: Answer the questions

1. Which city do you like better, Jakarta or Makassar? Why?
2. Which do you like better, online learning or offline learning?

 

✏️ Exercise 4: Make your own sentences

Buat 3 kalimat menggunakan:

• I like … better
• I prefer …
• … is more … than …

 

📘 H. Speaking Practice

Coba praktikkan dengan teman atau di kelas online:

• Which do you like better, cats or dogs?
• Which is better, studying in the morning or at night?

Jawablah dengan alasan untuk melatih kemampuan berbicara Anda.

 

📌 Conclusion

Dalam pelajaran ini, Anda telah belajar:

• Cara menanyakan dan menyatakan preferensi
• Cara menggunakan comparative adjectives dalam percakapan
• 30 kosakata baru tentang kota dan kehidupan sehari-hari

Kemampuan ini sangat penting dalam komunikasi sehari-hari karena kita sering membandingkan dan memilih sesuatu.