Expressing abilities

Unit 1 - Getting a Job

Who am I?
• I have a lot of work!
• I can be very patient and
creative.
• I’m able to explain a variety
of topics.
• I’m able to help people to
learn different things.
Who am I?
• I’m able to rescue people
and animals.
• I’m able to extinguish
flames.
• I can keep fire under
control.
• ...but I’m not a pyromaniac!
Who am I?
• I’m an anatomy expert!
• I can diagnose different
illnesses.
• I’m able to cure sick
people.
• I’m able to save lives but I
can’t revive the dead.
Who am I?
• I’m able to sing.
• Sometimes, I can even play
instruments.
• But I can’t hang out in
public places, because my
fans get crazy!
What can these people do?

A Journalist / Politician /
Actor is able to …
Top 10 Qualities of a Great Engineer
There are many qualities and skills an
individual needs to become an
effective engineer and to have a
successful career. Engineering is
dynamic so it needs people who can
work across disciplines, with others,
and continually adapt to new
challenges.
 What is a good engineer able
to do?

Activity: Read and summarize all the

skills mentioned in the text.
A great engineer is able to…
PAIR WORK!
1. Examine things and make them better.
1. How many of
2. Pay careful attention to details. these skills are YOU
3. Communicate well with other people. able to do?
4. Learn new things.
2. Which one is the
5. Think in creative ways and develop new systems. easiest? Why?
6. Think logically and understand how things work.
7. Solve maths problems. 3. Which one is the
most difficult?
8. Solve problems and develop appropiate solutions. Why?
9. Work as part of a team.
10. Use a variety of computer programs and other systems.
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Take a Look!
• A great engineer is able to
Be able to + INF
• A great engineer is good at
Preposition + ING
examine things.
make things better.
develop new systems.
examining things.
making things better.
developing new systems.
Common Prepositions
IN
• I’m interested in learning another language.

AT
• I’m not very good at working in teams.

WITH(out)
• I can’t work without procrastinating.

OF
• What are the advantages of studying at Usach?

ABOUT
• We talked about being an engineer.

FOR
• Thanks for inviting me to the meeting.

ON
• You need to focus on working hard.

AFTER
• What do you want to do after finishing your career?
Choose one person and
complete his/her profile.

Professional Profile:
1. I’m interested in …
2. I’m very good at …
3. I can’t work without …
4. I want to focus on …
5. I’m thinking of …
Job Interview: Engineer Position
Imagine you’re applying for the perfect job as an engineer.
Ask your partner:
1. What are you able to do?
2. What are you good at?
3. What are you interested in?
4. What do you want to focus on?
5. Do you have any weakness?
6. Is there anything you aren’t able to do?