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Lesson Plan: Writing a Resume in English

Published on February 5, 2024 | Updated on February 6, 2025

During this lesson you will learn about the parts of a resume and how to write the different parts of it.


Schema Activation

Task 1A

Read the word in Spanish and write the word in English


Pre-Task #1

Task 2A

Read the sentences and tell your partner if you should include them or not on your resume

Task 2B

Prepare a recommendation for your classmates based on what you learn in your previous task

For Example:

  • If you are write your resume, include…, don’t include…

Pre-Task #2

Task 3A

Match the section with its corresponding meaning

1Contact Information
2Summary
3Professional Experience
4Education
5Skills
6Licenses & Certifications
7Projects
8Awards and Honors
9Recommendations
10Languages
11Hobbies and Interests

Task 3B

Prepare a short conversation which you ask question about the CV sections

For instance:

AWhat can I include in the contact section?
BYou should include…

Pre-Task #3

Task 4A

Speak about your professional life using this guide


Main-Task

Task 5A

Write your own LinkedIn Profile


Writing-Task

Task 6A

Write what is requested by your professor


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Manuel Campos

Manuel Campos

I am Jose Manuel, English professor and creator of EnglishPost.org, a blog whose mission is to share lessons for those who want to learn and improve their English