B1 – Intermediate
The future of jobs is a big topic now. Many people want to know what jobs will be available in the coming years. Technology is changing fast and it will impact the job market a lot.
Some jobs that are easy and routine may soon be done by robots or computers. This means that some jobs may disappear. But, new jobs will also be created such as those that require knowledge of technology like robots and artificial intelligence.
Listen to this audio and read the transcript about the future of jobs.
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Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “cut” mean in this sentence, “According to the report, technology and digitalization will both create and cut jobs.“? Use it in a sentence.
- What does “to keep up with something“ mean, “Companies will need to adapt to new technologies and increase their digitalization to keep up with the changing job market.” Use it in a sentence.
- “All this means that the job market will see big changes in the coming years.” What is “job market“? Define and use it in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- What are some technological advancements that are changing the job market?
- What skills do you think will be most important for workers in the future job market?
- How might the increase in teleworking impact the job market in the future?
- What are some problems related to the job market changes and how can they be solved?
- How might advancements in artificial intelligence impact the job market in the future?