STUDENTS GETTING PART TIME JOBS

ARTICLE: 

As time goes by more and more students apply for part-time jobs. These days due to the financial situations of some families, the children start to work as part-timers. For some learners, they sought new experiences that could help them develop into a  better part of the workforce in the future.  However, not all people agree with the students getting part-time jobs.  Adults, most especially parents want their children to concentrate on their studies.  Having part-time jobs would just be on their way to achieving good grades since they have to work after school which makes them lose time to study.

On the other hand, according to Ana Ko, getting a part-time job is a good way for students to learn since they can gather first-hand experiences. She also said that being a part-timer can help the youth develop their communication skills, gain self-confidence, build their network, and learn the value of money through hard work. The younger generations would also be able to learn how to stand on their own feet. If we are going to think about it, parents would not always be there to support their kids financially, physically, mentally, and emotionally.  It is, therefore, a good way for people to let their children be trained by allowing to get a part-time job when they asked them for permission.

VOCABULARY: Look for the meaning of the words below then practice using them in making your sentences.

1.  apply

2.  financial

3.  sought

4.  concentrate

5.  achieve.  

6.  communication skills

7.  self-confidence

8.  stand on their own feet.

9.  part-time

10.  permission

DISCUSSION:  ​Express more of your ideas about the topic. 

What words can you not understand in the article?

What does the article tell us?

What did you understand from reading the article?

What is your opinion about getting part-time jobs as a student?  As an employee?

Do you agree that students should get part-time jobs? Why? Why not?

What should be the limits for students who have part-time jobs?

How long should be their working hours?

Have you tried getting a part-time job when you were a student?  employee?

What kinds of jobs? Why?

What is the most popular part-time job in your country?

What part-time job do you want to try? why?

[If you have children] Are you going to allow them to get part-time jobs? why?

At what age did you start earning your own money?  How did you feel?