EFC+Week+1+B - Write a CV - English Communication Week 1 B-Level

Sep 11, 2026

Week 1 B-Level focuses on writing a CV in English for an interested job. Learners explore job adverts and sample CVs to identify strong and weak points, discuss differences in CV formats across cultures, and reflect on their interview and CV-writing experiences. The task guides learners through choosing a target job, researching openings, organizing CV elements by education, work experience and skills, drafting using a provided template, and presenting their CVs orally while using reflection and cover-letter resources to extend writing skills.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResumes

FormatPDF

Pages12

Reading Time4 min

AccessFree to download

Task: Write a CV

Learning outcomes and driving question

Stage 1: job adverts, vocabulary, and sample CV analysis

Stage 2: choose a job and gather information for the CV

Stage 3: review CV elements and categorize vocabulary

Stage 4: draft and self-check the CV with template tips

Stage 5: present the CV and extend to a cover letter

English for communication WEEK 1 B-LEVEL Task: Write a CV | Learning Outcomes
Can understand job related texts Can talk about jobs
Can write a CV
Driving Question
What do I need to include in a Good CV in English for a job that I am interested in?
Sub Questions
What formats work in an English CV? What sections do I need to include? What do I need to say about my education? What work experience should I include? What skills should I include? What are the top tips to help me write a good CV? What ’ s a cover letter? How do I write one in English? | TASK AIM
This task aims to help learners research and reflect on what makes a good CV and then to write their own CV and present it.

STAGE 1
The teacher shows the class some examples of job adverts in English. Students complete the Pre-Teaching Vocabulary Worksheet 1 . They discuss which of the parttime jobs they might be interested in .
The teacher then shows the class some examples of CVs (Worksheets 2 & 3 are for jobs as English Teachers) and learners discuss in groups what are the good points and the weak points of the CV in English.
The groups use the questions under each CV to analyse the content. Then they give their feedback to the class .
The learners discuss their personal experiences of writing a CV or of going for an interview . They should discuss any differences in CV formats in different cultures ( e . g. including a photo or not. )

STAGE 2
Learners decide on a type of job that they are personally interested in . They can use the internet ([e. g. ](e. g. www.jobs. ie)[www.jobs. ie](e. g. www.jobs. ie) or other) to see if there are any jobs currently on offer in their field of interest. By the end of this stage, learners should have decided what job they will have in mind when they come to write their CV.
Using Worksheet 4 learners can work together to complete the task s on what makes a good CV and tips for CV writing.

STAGE 3
Learners can complete the True/False Task to remind them of the elements of a good CV and in the key vocabulary involved.
They can then use Worksheet 5 to categorise vocabulary by Education, Work Experience and Skills .

STAGE 4
Learners should now be primed to begin work on their CVs . Using the Template or perhaps working on one they already possess; students should write their own CV and use the 8 tips given earlier to assess their work.
The teacher can circulate and work with learners individually. In as f ar as possible, the teacher can ask questions and allow the students to correct and help each other and refer back to what was learnt at earlier stages . By the end of this stage learners should have written a CV.

STAGE 5
Learners, in small groups, present their CVs to each other orally. The other learners can act as friendly interviewers, asking questions about the CV and checking on key factsand content.
Using the Reflection Worksheet 6 students should think about the process of writing a CV and what they have learnt and the vocabulary they needed. They can learn more about writing a Cover Letter using this worksheet. [https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil. org/skills/writing/c1-writing/a-cover-letter](https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil. org/skills/writing/c1-writing/a-cover-letter)[ ](https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil. org/skills/writing/c1-writing/a-cover-letter)As a group students read the Cover Letter on Template 6 and write a list of 5 Tops tips for writing a cover letter (below that) . | | --- | --- | WWW. LINGUAVIVA. COM © 2024 PAGE 1 English for communication WEEK 1 B-LEVEL Task: Write a CV PRE-TEACHING VOCABULARY WORKSHEET 1 A. Match the vocabulary with the correct definition . | [1.](1. cash)[ cash](1. cash) | a. talkative | | --- | --- | | 2. a trainee | b. having a special ability or training | | 3. chatty | [c. an](c. an) informal word for money | | 4. valuable | d. very useful or important |

FAQs

What is the driving question for this CV writing task?

What does a learner need to include in a good English CV for a job they are interested in?

Which CV sections do learners focus on during the task?

Learners review elements of a good CV and categorize vocabulary for education, work experience, and skills.

How do learners complete the task by the end?

Learners draft their CV using a template and then present their CVs orally to small groups with friendly interviewer questions and reflection.

Sep 11, 2026

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