🎶 Worksheet: "Working Like a Dog"
Level: B1.1
Theme: Work, Effort, and Daily Routine
Focus: Vocabulary related to work, phrases for expressing effort, listening comprehension, and informal expressions
1. Warm-Up – Speaking
💬 Discuss in pairs or small groups:
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What does the phrase "working like a dog" mean to you?
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Do you think work is an important part of your life? Why or why not?
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How do you feel about your daily routine? Are you happy with it?
2. Vocabulary – Work and Effort
Match the expressions with their meanings:
| Expression | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. "Working like a dog" | a. To give something a lot of effort and energy. |
| 2. "Burning the midnight oil" | b. To be very tired from doing too much work. |
| 3. "Hard at work" | c. To work late into the night. |
| 4. "On the go" | d. To be continuously busy or active. |
| 5. "Feeling burned out" | e. To be exhausted from overworking. |
📝 Answers:
1 → b, 2 → c, 3 → a, 4 → d, 5 → e
3. Listening Activity – Fill in the Gaps
🎧 Listen to the song and complete the lyrics:
I’m working like a __________,
I don’t know what to __________,
I’m __________ all day and all night.
✅ Answers:
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dog
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do
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working
4. Comprehension – True or False
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The person in the song is enjoying their work.
True / False -
The person feels they are working too much and not getting enough rest.
True / False -
The song expresses frustration with working long hours.
True / False
✅ Answers:
1 → False, 2 → True, 3 → True
5. Grammar – Present Continuous for Actions in Progress
Choose the correct form of the verb:
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I __________ (work) very hard today.
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She __________ (try) to finish the project by tonight.
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We __________ (plan) a big presentation for next week.
✅ Answers:
1 → am working, 2 → is trying, 3 → are planning
6. Pronunciation Focus – Stress in Work-Related Phrases
🔊 Listen to the words "working," "tired," and "effort." Pay attention to where the stress falls in each word. Try to say the words slowly and then faster, while maintaining the correct stress.
7. Writing Task – Your Daily Routine
✍️ Write a short paragraph (80–100 words) about your daily routine. Use phrases like "working like a dog," "burning the midnight oil," or "feeling burned out" if they apply to your routine.
8. Bonus Discussion – Working Conditions
💬 Discuss with a partner:
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Do you think working long hours is beneficial for your career in the long run?
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How can people maintain a good work-life balance?
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