New Topic: Understanding and Giving Instructions in the Workplace

Vocabulary-Building Activities: Workplace Instructions & Safety

CLB Levels 3–4

Activity 1: Definition Matching & Contextual Application

Part A: Match the Word to the Definition

Vocabulary Term	Definition
1. hazard ( )	A) Protective clothing, helmets, goggles, or other gear designed to protect the wearer's body.
2. protective gear (PPE) ( )	B) A red button or switch used to shut down machinery immediately in an emergency.
3. emergency stop ( )	C) A person who manages, directs, or oversees a group of workers or a department.
4. supervisor ( )	D) A potential source of danger, harm, or injury in the workplace.
5. mandatory ( )	E) Required by law or workplace rules; compulsory (not optional).
6. procedure ( )	F) An official update, correction, or changed version of a document or rule.
7. revision ( )	G) A established, step-by-step way of doing a task or operation.

Part B: Contextual Sentence Application

Instructions: Choose three of the workplace terms above and write a complete sentence showing how the term is used in a real workplace.

1. Term: __________________

Sentence: _____________________________________________________

2. Term: __________________

Sentence: ______________________________________________________________

3. Term: __________________

Sentence: ______________________________________________________________

Activity 2: (Action Verbs & Sequence Markers)

Instructions: Read the paragraph below about starting an industrial press machine. Fill in the blanks using the correct Action Verbs and Sequence Markers from the word bank.

Word Bank: First, Second, check, wear, press, pull, adjust, After that, Finally, consequently

Starting the Hydraulic Press Procedure

Before operating the machinery, you must complete safety checks. (1) _________________, always (2) _________________ your safety glasses and steel-toe boots. (3) _________________, (4) _________________ the oil pressure gauge to ensure the machine is running at safe levels. (5) _________________, lift the safety shield and (6) _________________ the metal sheet into position, making sure it is properly aligned. (7) _________________, lower the guard securely. (8) _________________, (9) _________________ the green start button to begin the cycle. (10) _________________, always clean your workstation when your shift is complete.

Activity 3: Categorization & Error Correction Task

Part A: Word Sorting

Instructions: Sort the following mixed vocabulary words into their correct category:

(Words to sort: unplug, lever, First, inspect, mandatory, Then, turn off, switch, Before you begin)

• Category 1: Action Verbs (Imperatives)
• __________________, __________________, __________________
• Category 2: Sequence Markers / Transitions
• __________________, __________________, __________________
• Category 3: Workplace & Safety Terms
• __________________, __________________, __________________

Part B: Error Correction

Instructions: Each sentence below contains an incorrect vocabulary word or verb usage. Find the error, cross it out, and write the correct word on the line.

1. Incorrect: Please push the power cord from the electrical outlet before cleaning the machine.

Correction: __________________

2. Incorrect: Wearing a hard hat on the construction site is optional and completely up to you.

Correction: __________________

3. Incorrect: If the conveyor belt jams, do not pull the switch; hit the emergency stop immediately!

Correction: __________________

4. Incorrect: Finally, open the box before you check the packing slip. (Hint: Think about chronological order).

Correction: __________________

CLB 3-4 Listening Skill-Building: Identifying Imperatives and Sequence Markers

Instructions: Listen to Dialogue 1 (Retail Closing Shift) and Dialogue 2 (Factory Machine Setup). Find the words used to show order or steps (Sequence Markers) and the action words telling workers what to do (Imperative Verbs). Write them into the correct columns of the chart below.

Dialogue Audio Link - Click Here

Student Sorting Chart

Dialogue Source	Sequence Markers / Time Words(e.g., When does it happen?)	Imperative Verbs (Action Words)(e.g., What action do you take?)
Dialogue 1: Retail Closing Shift	1. ____________________ 2. ____________________ 3. ____________________ 4. ____________________	1. ____________________ 2. ____________________ 3. ____________________ 4. ____________________
Dialogue 2: Factory Machine Setup	1. ____________________ 2. ____________________	1. ____________________ 2. ____________________ 3. ____________________ 4. ____________________