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📕 A2: Grades 7-9 • JOBS & MONEY

Pocket Money Guide

Learn how to earn and save money with present simple and 'want to'.

Pocket Money Guide
💬 Warm-up
1 Do you get pocket money? How much?
2 What do you usually spend money on?
3 Do you want to save money for something special?

🎯 Objectives

  • Use present simple to talk about routines for earning and spending money.
  • Use 'want to' to express savings goals.
  • Use vocabulary: job, work, money, earn, spend, save.
In this block:

📚 Vocabulary

1.
job
"My brother has a job at a cafe."
work that you do to earn money
2.
work
"I work every Saturday morning."
to do a job or task
3.
money
"She saves her money in a bank."
coins or bills you use to buy things
4.
earn
"You can earn money by washing cars."
to get money for work you do
5.
spend
"I spend my money on books and snacks."
to use money to buy something
6.
save
"He wants to save $50 for a new game."
to keep money for later
🗓️ Friday, 9th October 2026
job
work that you do to earn money
work
to do a job or task
money
coins or bills you use to buy things
earn
to get money for work you do
spend
to use money to buy something
save
to keep money for later

✍️ Practice

Guess the missing word.
1. She works hard to earn enough money for her school supplies.
2. Every month, I save ten dollars for a new backpack.
3. My sister has a part-time job at the library.
4. He needs more money to buy a birthday gift.
5. I don't want to spend all my money on snacks.
🗓️ Friday, 9th October 2026
1. She works hard to earn enough money for her school supplies.
2. Every month, I save ten dollars for a new backpack.
3. My sister has a part-time job at the library.
4. He needs more money to buy a birthday gift.
5. I don't want to spend all my money on snacks.

📖 Reading

How to Get Pocket Money

Do you want to get pocket money? Here is a guide for teens. First, find a job or work to do. Many young people work on weekends. You can help a neighbor with their garden, walk dogs, or babysit. These small jobs help you earn money. Some teens also do housework at home for pocket money. For example, they clean their room or wash the dishes. It is a good way to earn without leaving home.

When you get money, you need to think about what to do with it. You can spend it on fun things like games, snacks, or movies. But it is smart to save some money too. Many teens save for something big, like a new phone or a trip. You can put your money in a piggy bank or a savings account at the bank. This helps you see your savings grow. Remember, a good plan is to save half and spend half. That way, you have fun and also reach your goals.

Comprehension Questions

1.
What are two small jobs young people can do to earn pocket money?
They can walk dogs or help a neighbor with their garden.
2.
Why is it smart to save some money?
It is smart because you can save for something big, like a new phone or a trip.
3.
Where can you put your savings?
You can put your money in a piggy bank or a savings account at the bank.
4.
What is the good plan for spending and saving mentioned in the guide?
The plan is to save half and spend half so you have fun and reach your goals.
5.
What do some teens do at home for pocket money?
They clean their room or wash the dishes.

🎧 Listening Practice

My Pocket Money Plan

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Listening context

Comprehension Questions

1.
Where does Josh work to earn money?
He works at his uncle's store on Saturdays.
2.
How much does Josh earn each week?
He earns twenty dollars each week.
3.
What does Josh want to buy?
He wants to buy a new skateboard.
4.
How much does the skateboard cost?
It costs seventy dollars.
5.
How long will it take Josh to save enough money?
It will take about five weeks.

🗣️ Pair Work

Money Talk

"Discuss these questions with your partner. Use the vocabulary words."

👉 How do you usually spend your money?

👉 Do you save money? Why or why not?

👉 What is something you want to buy? How can you earn money for it?

🚀 EnglishDee Tasks

KEYWORDS: job work money earn spend save
✍️ WRITING

Savings Plan

Write a short plan (80-100 words) for something you want to buy. First, name the item and its cost. Then, explain how you will earn money (e.G., chores, a job). Finally, say how long it will take to save.

✅ Checklist:
  • Word count: 80-100.
  • Use 4 vocabulary words from the list.
  • Write in present simple.
  • Include cost, earning method, and time.
🎙️ SPEAKING

Money Goals

Record a 45-second talk about what you are saving for. Start by saying what you want and why. Then describe your plan to earn money. End with how long it will take. Speak clearly and at a natural pace.

✅ Checklist:
  • Duration: 45 seconds.
  • Use 4 vocabulary words.
  • Speak clearly and at a natural pace.
  • Include: goal, earning plan, time.
Helpful Phrases
  • I want to buy a ...
  • It costs ...
  • I earn money by ...
  • I save ... each week.
  • In ... weeks, I will have enough.
  • This is my plan.