A Day in the Life of a NYC Shoe Shiner

Would you rather work a nine-to-five job or various odd jobs? In this lesson, students will discuss various jobs and work routines. This lesson features a video of the daily life of a shoe shiner in New York City. Students will learn and practice the simple present tense, articles, and vocabulary relating to this topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adults and teenagers

• To discuss various jobs and work routines


• To learn and review the simple present tense and articles


• To develop speaking and listening skills


• To learn and use new vocabulary relating to the topic