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The Seed for a Good LifeStudy GuideSEASON 2
STUDY GUIDE CONTENTSThe StoryPages 1–13ExercisesPages 14–28DictionaryPages 29–30Helpful InformationPage31AnswersPage32Watch Read Learnwww.nyc.gov/WeSpeakNYC
The Seedfor a Good LifeCésar loses his job Now he’s in search of the seedfor a good life.
The StoryThe Story of My LifeCésar gets bad news from his boss.My nephew moved to New York.He’s starting college andhe needs a job.1What kind of jobis he looking for?2I’m sorry, César But I have to give him your job.César breaks the news to his wife, Gabriela.She reminds him of all his skills and experience.Maybe I haveno future.3What are you talking about?You have so much experience.51 THE SEED FOR A GOOD LIFEYou’ve worked in a hardware store.You’ve done electrical work,construction 4Yeah Gardening, house painting That’s the story of my life Going from one job to another.WE SPEAK NYC SEASON 2
César Starts His Search for a JobCésar goes to a restaurant where he used to work.The manager, Flor, offers him a temporary job.67One of my cooks will be outfor a few weeks. It’s not permanent,but the job is yours if you want it.The job doesn’t start right away. César can’t wait.Of course, I want it.I can start right now.8I’m sorry, César But it doesn’t start untilthe end of next week.Flor, I need a jobright now.9César, you put the audio systemin this restaurant, remember?Have you ever put a radiointo a car?Flor has an idea for César.Yes. I’ve done that.I used to help my friendwho works with carsback in Ecuador.110WE SPEAK NYC SEASON 2I just got a new car stereo. They put itin at a shop near the baseball stadium. 1There are a lot of car shops in that area.You might find something there.That’s a great idea!11THE SEED FOR A GOOD LIFE 2
The Search ContinuesCésar goes to three car shops.We’re not hiring at the moment.Give me your number.If I need someone, I’ll call you.Are you hiring?1213Sorry, no.14At the third shop, the manager offers César a chance for a job.15I’ve put in car radiosfor my friends.That’s good.Come back tomorrowand we’ll try you out.16If you’re good,the job is yours.I’ll be here!173 THE SEED FOR A GOOD LIFEWE SPEAK NYC SEASON 2
At the End of a Long DayCésar has another skill. He’s an artist.He is on the phone with a friend who can sell his paintings.That was Gene. He is going to takesome of my paintings to sell again.18Gene, if you can sell any of my paintings,that would be great.I need the money.19That’s great!How did it goat the restaurant?The manager offered me a temporary job.But I might have another part-time job too—putting in car stereos.Gabriela invites César to visit the library career center with her.That’s fantastic. Let’s go into the library.They have a career center.2021I don’t have time for the library.I’m exhausted.Maybe some other time.Back home, César makes some paintings for his friend to sell.22WE SPEAK NYC SEASON 2THE SEED FOR A GOOD LIFE 4
The Best News All WeekCésar shows his skills and gets the job.You did well, César! The job is three days a week.You can start the day after tomorrow.How muchis the pay?232425Great! That’s the best newsI’ve heard all week.It’s minimum wage.Talented guys like youget tips too.The Seed for a Good LifeCésar is more relaxed now. He enters a community garden close to home.Do you ownall of this land?2627No. This is a community garden.It belongs to the community.César meets Simon. He is an organizer of the community garden.I’m César.Nice to meet you, César. My name is Simon.I’m one of the organizers of the garden.29What do you dofor a living?285 THE SEED FOR A GOOD LIFEGood question. I just lost a job at a hardware store.1 I got a new part-time job, putting in car radios.ButI’m also going back to work at a restaurant.WE SPEAK NYC SEASON 2
César wants a career. Simon asks him a good question.I’m always going fromone job to another.I’m tired of it.I want a career.3031Have you gone back to schoolor done any career training?Simon gives César a big idea.No.3332What are you waiting for?You have to plant seedsfor a garden to grow 34Education is the seed for a career—a good life!They talk about resumes.You are going to needa resume too.35WE SPEAK NYC SEASON 2Wise man!What do you put on a resume?36Oh, you know Your work experienceand skills. A person with your skillscan make a good resume.37THE SEED FOR A GOOD LIFE 6
Do You Have a Resume?Gabriela takes a free class at the library. She is going to learn about resumes.Do you have a resume?No, but next weekwe are going to learn about resumesin my class at the library.3839César is interested in the class. Gabriela can’t believe her ears.Do you thinkI can join the class?I thought you didn’t want to take classes.You said you didn’t have time.4041César has a big idea. His daughter, Xio, wonders where her dad got the idea.Well, I’ve been thinking Education is the seed for a good life.Goodquestion,Xio!4342Where did youlearn that, papi?can’t believe her ears very surprised by the words she hears7 THE SEED FOR A GOOD LIFEWE SPEAK NYC SEASON 2
Meet Nana AidooA woman from the career center in the library, Nana Aidoo,is teaching Gabriela’s class what to put on a resume.This is what youput on a resume Who you worked for—the employer, the company.4447What you did—your job title anda short work description.45When you did it—New York City,Santa Domingo, Shanghai.4648the months and years.Where you did it—49That’s what youput on a resume.Together.Who, What, Where, When!Students ask some questions.You can alsoput your education andthe languages you speak.Is that it?Is that all you puton a resume?50515453And your picture?5255No pictures!A resume is not for online dating!The purpose of a resume is to get a job interview.You don’t put information about your private life on a resume.WE SPEAK NYC SEASON 2What about yourromantic experience?!I heard thatin an interviewin this country,the employer cannotask you aboutyour private life—if you are married orsingle or about yoursexuality or religion.THE SEED FOR A GOOD LIFE 8
That’s correct.An employer cannot discriminateagainst you because of who you are.56César, you and Jianwork together.Let’s practice. Turn to the studentnext to you. Talk to your partnerabout your work experience.It’s good to be backin school again!57César introduces himself to a classmate, Jian.Hi, Jian. I’m César.I’m here for the resume workshop.I want a career.Yeah. I have my ID card.I’m going to write a resume.It would begood to havea career.5859I don’t even havean ID card.César tells Jian about IDNYC—an ID card for all New Yorkers.You can get an IDNYC card.It’s an ID card for all New Yorkers.I have one. Gabriela has one too.It has many benefits.609 THE SEED FOR A GOOD LIFEHmm I’m not sure.Let’s work on our resumes.Who, What, Where, When!61WE SPEAK NYC SEASON 2
Interview WorkshopCésar returns to Gabriela’s class to learn about interviews.In a job interview,you introduce yourself with astrong handshake and a smile.Okay What are some thingsyou1 can say in an interviewto sell yourself—to convince an employerto give you a job?64You make eye contact.You look at the personwhen you introduce yourself.You don’t look downor look away.63I will sayI’m a quick learner.1 César.Wonderful,But the employer will ask youto give an example. So, César,can you give an example ofwhen you learned somethingquickly on a job?65Yes. In my job, I put radiosinto cars. The other day,I had to put in a new kind of radio.I asked my coworker to show meand I learned very fast.Nana tells the students other useful things to say in an interview.The students practice saying the lines.These are some other thingsyou can say in a job interview.I’m a goodteam player.I’m a goodproblem solver.6766I’m a very hard worker.69WE SPEAK NYC SEASON 26870Great! Rememberto give exampleslike César did.THE SEED FOR A GOOD LIFE 10
Nana gives examples of careers.I don’t knowwhere to applyor what kind of jobto look for.7172At the library career center,you can learn about hospitality,security, medical billing, health care—lots of careers.Nana recommends a free NYC service called Workforce1.Where can we get helpfinding jobs in those careers?Workforce1.7374I went there—Workforce1.They have career training,career counseling, andthey can help qualified peoplefind jobs too.*75I’ll remember the name:Workforce1.76* Workforce1 provides career counseling and help with resumes for everyone with an ID card.It also helps people who are authorized to work to find jobs.11 THE SEED FOR A GOOD LIFEWE SPEAK NYC SEASON 2
Look Who’s Here!After class, Gabriela shows Jian some information about IDNYC.César recognizes a friend.IDNYC has many benefits. You can use itto open a bank account, to get into buildings.It makes you feel like you are a New Yorker.Simon!What areyou doinghere?77Simon, this ismy wife César! Good to see you,1my friend. I’m hereto pick up some books.78Nice to meet you,Gabriela.How do you knowmy name?Gabriela meets Simon.7980I met Césarat the community garden.1We talked about careersand many things.No, I do I asked herif she has a resume!81What’s the matter, César?You don’t talk to your wife?!So, you are the onewho told my husbandabout resumes and education.Simon has a big idea. Gabriela has heard it before!Yes!Education is the seedfor a good life.82Right, César?!WE SPEAK NYC SEASON 2Right Let me introduce you to my friend, Jian.We’re getting information about IDNYC.83IDNYC is a great thing!It opens many doors.I’ve decided I’m goingto get one!Yes. It makes you feel likeyou belong here.THE SEED FOR A GOOD LIFE 12
The Right PlaceCésar goes to Workforce1. He asks about career counseling and finding a job.Welcome toWorkforce1.8586Very good.Do you havea resume?Beautiful.Fill out a registration formand you will meet witha career counselor.The counselorwill help you find a careerthat is right for you.Yes, I do.871Thank you. My name is César Cielo.I want to find out about career trainingand job opportunities.88Do you know about anyspecific career opportunities?And, can you help meget an interview?8990Yes. We have a calendarwith new career opportunitiesevery month.The career counselorwill tell you more.You came to the right place.César takes a deep breath and smiles. He’s on the path to a career.9113 THE SEED FOR A GOOD LIFE92WE SPEAK NYC SEASON 2
Lesson 1Who We AreComplete the sentences. Follow the example.Nana Simon César Gabriela managerJian Xio Flor Workforce1 staff member1. My name isCésar. It’s a hard week. I lose onejob. But I hustle and find two part-time jobs. That’s thestory of my life—always changing jobs. I want a career.2. My name is. I am married to César.We have one child. We are expecting another one.I am a domestic worker. I take classes at the library too.3. My name is. I am the daughter ofCésar and Gabriela. They are my parents. I am going tohave a baby sister or brother soon.4. My name is. I am the managerof a small restaurant. César used to work for me.He is a great worker with many skills.5. I am theof a car audio shop.I hire César to put radios in cars. He’s a hard workerand a quick learner.WE SPEAK NYC SEASON 2THE SEED FOR A GOOD LIFE 14
6. My name is. I am retired after a careerin business. I spend a lot of time in the community gardennow. Planting seeds and growing things are my passion.7. My name is. I work in the careercenter at the library. Sometimes, I visit the ESL classesthere to teach about resumes and interviews.I love teaching.8. My name is. I want to learn aboutresumes and interviews. I meet César in class at thelibrary. He tells me about IDNYC. It has a lot of benefits.I’m going to get one. Do you have your IDNYC?9. I am a. Workforce1 has free careercounseling. At Workforce1, César is starting a newchapter in the story of his life.hustle take action with a lot of energyretired not working anymoremy passion my joy; something I love to do15 THE SEED FOR A GOOD LIFEWE SPEAK NYC SEASON 2
Lesson 2What Happens?Complete the sentences. Follow the example.hires1.César loses2. Césarloses needs offers lookshis job at a hardware store.money. Hefor work in a restaurantand at car audio shops.3. His old boss at the restauranthim a temporary job, but itdoesn’t start right now.4. The manager of a car audio shopCésar after César proveshis skills.says5.César talk meetsSimon in a community garden.6. Simon and Césarabout jobs and careers. Simon, “Education is the seed for a career – a good life!”meets 7. Césarhave helps learn teaches goesto Gabriela’s class at the library. He wants toabout resumes and interviews.8.Nana Aidoo9. Césarthe students about resumes and interviews.a student named Jian in the class. Jian doesn’tan ID card, so César tells him about IDNYC.10. Nana Aidoo tells the students about Workforce1. It is a free service thatpeople find out about careers.WE SPEAK NYC SEASON 2THE SEED FOR A GOOD LIFE 16
Lesson 3Where Is It?Find these things in the story. Write the page number.Follow the example.keys1.keyspage 12.fly swatter on a wallpage3.two flower pots on a sidewalkpage4.César’s paintingspage5.community garden signpage6.jar of seedspage7.piece of chalkpage8.useful things to say in an interviewpage9.Workforce1 web addresspage10. IDNYC sign17 THE SEED FOR A GOOD LIFEpageWE SPEAK NYC SEASON 2
Lesson 4Talking about WorkDefinitions IFind the meaning.Follow the examples.1.career2.resume3.skills4.work experience5.interview6.job description7.salary8.minimum wage9.benefits10. part-time jobthings you can do; your abilitiesyour work history a document with your work historyand related information a meeting with an employer whenyou apply for a job1 a job with benefits and opportunitiesfor growth a job that has fewer hours than afull-time job6 a short summary of the things you doin a jobadvantages and services the lowest amount of money for anhour of work according to state law the money you earn; your wages;your payWE SPEAK NYC SEASON 2THE SEED FOR A GOOD LIFE 18
Lesson 5Talking about WorkDialogue IComplete the sentences. Follow the example.Find the meaning. Follow the example.seed career experience community gardenresume training part-timeCésar:Do you own all of this land?Simon: No. This is a (1) community garden .It belongs to the community.César: I like that!(César introduces himself.) I’m César.Simon: Nice to meet you, César. My name is Simon. I am one of the organizersof the garden. What do you do for a living?César: Good question. I just lost a job at a hardware store. But I got a new(2)job, putting in car radios. I am also goingback to work at a restaurant. I am always going from one job toanother. I am tired of it. I want a (3).Simon: Have you gone back to school or done any career(4)?César:No.Simon: What are you waiting for? You have to plant seeds for a gardenfor a career—to grow Education is the (5)a good life! You are going to need a (6)too.César:What do you put on a resume?and skills.Simon: Oh, you know Your work (7)A person with your experience can make a good resume.19 THE SEED FOR A GOOD LIFEWE SPEAK NYC SEASON 2
Lesson 6Talking about WorkDefinitions IIFind the meaning. Follow the examples.1.career training2.career counseling a free career counseling service inNew York City1learning skills for a ke looking in the eyes of another person8.eye contact someone who works well in a groupsomeone who hires employeeswhen an employer gives you a job complete an application for a jobor service getting advice about entering andgrowing in a career persuade someone to do something9. healthcare,medical billing,hospitality andsecurity10. give an example11. team player12. convince someoneWE SPEAK NYC SEASON 2 say something specific that showswhat you mean7 a greeting with your right hand whenyou introduce yourself to someone four examples of career fields withmany job opportunities in NYCTHE SEED FOR A GOOD LIFE 20
Lesson 7Talking about WorkDialogue IIComplete the sentences. Follow the example.interview eye contact teamemployer worker apply convince quickproblem exampleNana Aidoo: In a job interview, you introduce yourself with a strong handshakeeye contact . You look at the personand a smile. You make (1)when you introduce yourself. You don’t look down or look away.Okay What are some things you can say in an interview to sellyourself—to (2)César:an employer to give you a job?I will say I’m a (3)learner.Nana Aidoo: Wonderful, César. But the (4)will ask you to givean example. So, César, can you give me an (5)of when you learned something quickly on a job?César: Yes. In my job, I put radios into cars. The other day, I had to put in anew kind of radio. I asked my coworker to show me and I learnedvery fast.Nana Aidoo: Good! These are some other things you can say in a job(6). Remember to give examples like Cesar did.Nina:I’m a good (7)solver.Diego:I’m a good (8)player.Jenny:I’m a very hard (9)Ida: I don’t know where to (10)to look for.or what kind of jobNana Aidoo: At the library career center, you can learn about hospitality, security,medical billing, health care—lots of careers.21 THE SEED FOR A GOOD LIFEWE SPEAK NYC SEASON 2
Lesson 8Talking about ResumesWhat do you put on a resume? What do you not put on a resume?Look at the list below and make two new lists. Follow the examples.Is that it?Is that all you puton a resume?Goodquestion!a picture of yourselfwhen you had each jobyour agecompanies you haveworked forthe location of each jobfoods you like to eatyour marital statuslanguages you speakhow many children you haveyour schools and trainingyour religionthe country you come fromyour sexual orientationyour email addressjob titles at each jobvolunteer work you have doneyour phone numberduties at each jobPut on a Resumecompanies you have worked forWE SPEAK NYC SEASON 2Do Not Put on a Resumea picture of yourselfTHE SEED FOR A GOOD LIFE 22
Lesson 9Good Question!Choose a good question. Follow the example.Are you hiring?When can I start?What arethe hours?Can I leavemy resumewith you?What arethe benefits?How muchis the pay?1. You are César. You are searching for a job and you want to know if thereare any job openings. You ask a manager:Are you hiring?2. You speak with a manager who isn’t hiring right now, but you want herto contact you when there is an opening. You ask:3.You want to know how much a job pays. You ask:4.You want to know what benefits a company offers. You ask:5.You are hired and you want to know when the job starts. You ask:6.You want to know the work schedule. You ask:23 THE SEED FOR A GOOD LIFEWE SPEAK NYC SEASON 2
Lesson 10What Can You Say?You have a job interview. An employer asks you, “Why should Ihire you?” What can you say? Nana has some great ideas for you.I’m a goodproblem solver.I’m a hard worker.I’m a quick learner.I’m a good listener.I’m a leader.I’m a goodteam player.I’m a goodpublic speaker.1.I’m a goodmultitasker.You always work hard.I’m a hard worker.2.You learn things in a short time.3.People follow what you do and say.4.You speak well in front of a group.5.You can do many things at the same time.6.You take the time to hear what other people say.7.You know how to fix problems.8.You work very well with other workers.WE SPEAK NYC SEASON 2THE SEED FOR A GOOD LIFE 24
Lesson 11What Can You Do?Match the problem with the best solution. Follow the example.Problem1.B ou are not sure what career would be good for you,Yand you want help writing a resume too.2. You do not have an ID card.3. Youstarted college in your home country and you wanthelp applying for college here.4. You want to get a High School Equivalency diploma.5. You have an idea for a business but you need help to start it.SolutionA. The City University of New York (CUNY)Welcome Center offers help applyingto CUNY. Get more information elcomecenter/ Also, you can call 1-800-CUNY-YES.Tell them you want help applyingfor college.You can get career counseling and helpB. with resumes at the library. Call 311 tofind a library career center near you. Workforce1 also has career counselingand provides help with resumes.Find a Workforce1 center near youat: . When you go25 THE SEED FOR A GOOD LIFEto Workforce1, bring an ID card. Also,bring a resume if you have one.You can get good information aboutC. starting a business sses.pageYou can get an IDNYC card, and it hasD. many benefits. Go to www.nyc.gov/idnyc to make an appointment for yourfree IDNYC. Remember, immigrationstatus does not matter to get anIDNYC.E. Find a free High School Equivalencyprogram at: nyc.gov/findaclassWE SPEAK NYC SEASON 2
Lesson 12Watch the ShowWho says it?Watch The Seed for a Good Life. Listen carefully.Find out who says these lines.Who says it?1.“You were tired of that place anyway.”2.“ What about my brother? He’s quiet.He must be sleeping.”3.“ Remember, commission is 50 percent.So, if I sell one for 50, you’ll get 25.”4.“If they like what I do, they’ll give me the job.”5.“ I’m growing some cabbage, turnips andtomatoes. The seeds have been in my familyfor a very long time.”6.“I’m ready for a change.”7.“ I should remember that line the nexttime I have a job interview.”8.“ Practice these lines at home. Preparean example for everything you say.”9.“Can I see your resume, please?”10. “Love is blind.”CésarSimonWE SPEAK NYC SEASON 2XioNanaGeneGabrielacustomerTHE SEED FOR A GOOD LIFE 26
Lesson 13Watch the ShowWhat’s going on?What do you think is going on in this picture?Watch We Speak NYC The Seed for a Good Lifeto find out what is going on.Go to www.nyc.gov/WeSpeakNYC27 THE SEED FOR A GOOD LIFEWE SPEAK NYC SEASON 2
Lesson 14Tell the StoryWord picture: www.wordle.net/Use these words to tell a friend about The Seed for a Good Life.1. Find the names of seven3. Find two places for careercharacters.counseling and help finding jobs.1.1.2.2.3.4.4. Find the free ID card for allNew Yorkers.5.6.7.2. Find four things you can put5.Find six languages.1.on a resume.2.1.3.2.4.3.5.4.6.WE SPEAK NYC SEASON 2THE SEED FOR A GOOD LIFE 28
Dictionary: Translations of Key WordsEnglishEspañol1. benefitsbeneficios (beneficioslaborales)2. careercarrera profesional3. career counselingconsejería sobre carreraprofesional4. career trainingcapacitación de carreraprofesional5. community gardenjardín comunitario6. discriminationdiscriminación7. employerempleador8. IDNYCDocumento de Identidad de laCiudad de Nueva York (IDNYC,según sus siglas en inglés)9. job interviewentrevista de empleo10. minimum wagesalario mínimo11. resumecurrículo vitae12. Workforce1Workforce1 (Servicio queprepara y conecta acandidatos calificados aoportunidades de trabajoen la Ciudad de Nueva York)29 THE SEED FOR A GOOD LIFEWE SPEAK NYC SEASON 2
Go to www.nyc.gov/WeSpeakNYC to learn more.WE SPEAK NYC SEASON 2THE SEED FOR A GOOD LIFE 30
What You Can DoTo Find a Job or Get Career TrainingCésarCésar’s Auto Shop ManagerIf you need help finding a job, visita Library Career Center. If you areauthorized to work, take your IDcard and visit a Workforce1 center.If you need help finding benefitslike unemployment assistance, visitAccess NYC online or call 311.I like employees who can describetheir strengths and who are notafraid to learn new things. Goodcustomer service is important too.SimonDo you want to go back to schoolto study for a career? You can findcontinuing education opportunitiesat The City University of New Yorkat www2.cuny.edu/academics/cpe/. Some are free and some havea fee. Find out if you are eligible forfinancial aid too.Flor (the restaurant manager)Learn to describe your transferableskills. Transferable skills are skillsyou use in one job that you can alsouse in a new job.GabrielaYou can find a free English programnear you. Call 311 or go towww.nyc.gov/FindAClass.If you need more help, visit yourlocal library.NanaXioWhen you share your contactinformation, make sure your emailaddress sounds professional, notpersonal. And your voicemail messageshould sound professional too.My dad has a motto for success.It’s “Education is the seed for agood life.” What’s your motto?Auto Shop ManagerDon’t be afraid to call back if youleave your contact information atplaces where you would like to work.Sometimes managers get busy andit’s good to remind them that you areserious about a job.31 THE SEED FOR A GOOD LIFEJianYou can use your IDNYC card at anypublic library. You can use yourIDNYC card to get many moneysaving benefits and benefits foryour family. Find information aboutIDNYC benefits online at www.nyc.gov/idnyc, or call 311 to find out whereto get your IDNYC.WE SPEAK NYC SEASON 2
AnswersWho We Are1. César2. Gabriela3. Xio4. Flor5. manager6. Simon7. Nana8. Jian9. Workforce1 staff memberWhat Happens1. loses2. needs, looks3. offers4. hires5. meets6. talk, says7. goes, learn8. teaches9. meets, have10. helpsWhere Is It?1. page 12. page 13. page 24. page 45. page 56. page 67. page 88. page 109. page 1110. page 12Talking about Work: Definitions I1. a job with benefits andopportunities for growth2. a document with yourwork history and relatedinformation3. things you can do;your abilities4. your work history5. a meeting with an employerwhen you apply for a job6. a short summary of thethings you do in a job7. the money you earn; yourwages; your pay8. the lowest amount ofmoney for an hour of workaccording to state law9. advantages and services10. a job that has fewer hoursthan a full-time jobWE SPEAK NYC SEASON 2Talking about Work: Dialogue I1. community garden2. part-time3. career4. training5. seed6. resume7. experienceTalking about Work: Definitions II1. learning skills for a career2. getting advice aboutentering and growing ina career3. a free career counselingservice in New York City4. complete an applicationfor a job or service5. when an employer givesyou a job6. someone who hiresemployees7. a greeting with your righthand when you introduceyourself to someone8. looking in the eyes ofanother person9. four examples of careerfields with many jobopportunities in NYC10. say something specific thatshows what you mean11. someone who works wellin a group12. persuade someone to dosomethingTalking about Work: Dialogue II1. eye contact2. convince3. quick4. employer5. example6. interview7. problem8. team9. worker10. applyTalking about ResumesPut on a Resumecompanies you have worked forjob titles at each jobduties at each jobwhen you had each jobthe location of each jobyour schools and trainingvolunteer work you have donelanguages you speakyour email addressyour phone numberDo Not Put on a Resumea picture of yourselfhow many children you havethe country you come fromyour marital statusyour sexual orientationyour agefoods you like to eatyour religionGood Question!1. Are you hiring?2. Can I leave my resumewith you?3. How much is the pay?4. What are the benefits?5. When can I start?6. What are the hours?What Can You Say?1. I’m a hard worker.2. I’m a quick learner.3. I’m a leader.4. I’m a good public speaker.5. I’m a good multitasker.6. I’m a good listener.7. I’m a good problem solver.8. I’m a good team player.What Can You Do?1. B4. E2. D5. C3. AWatch the Show: Who says it?6. César1. Gabriela7. customer2. Xio8. Nana3. Gene9. César4. César10. Gabriela5. SimonTell the Story1. César, Gabriela, Xio, Flor,Simon, Nana, Jian2. experience, skills, education,languages (There are othercorrect answers.)3. library, Workforce14. IDNYC5. Arabic, Bengali, Chinese,Russian, Spanish, EnglishTHE SEED FOR A GOOD LIFE 32
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5 THE SEED FOR A GOOD LIFE WE SPEAK NYC SEASON 2 The Best News All Week César shows his skills and gets the job. 23 24 25 The Seed for a Good Life César is more relaxed now. He enters a community garden close to home. 26 César meets Simon. He is an organizer of the community gar
