Talking about your job

In this video, Vanya, Emir and Paul have a training session. Listen to the language they use for talking about their jobs and practise saying the useful phrases.

Do the preparation exercise first. Then watch the video and do the exercises to check your understanding and practise the language.

Transcript

Ana: Hi! I'm Ana. Welcome to What to Say! 

Do you know what to say when you talk about your job? Listen out for useful language for talking about your job. Then, we'll practise saying the new phrases – after this.

 

Patrick: Life is hard. Business is harder. I'm here to help you win. Do you want to be the best?

Vanya: Yeah.

Patrick: I said, DO YOU WANT TO BE THE BEST?

Paul, Emir, Vanya: Yes. 

Patrick: Good. You – what's your role in the company?

Emir: I'm the head of design. I manage artists and graphic designers.

Patrick: Good. What about you?

Paul: I'm a content producer.

Patrick: What does that mean?

Paul: It means I'm responsible for writing.

Patrick: Nice. And you – what do you do?

Vanya: Social media and marketing.

Patrick: Do you like your job?

Vanya: Yeah, I love it!

Patrick: Good. BUT NOT GOOD ENOUGH! Now listen. I'm here to make you the best. And I've got four hours to do it. Stand up! Let's all close our eyes, breathe deeply and think about these two important questions. One: What's the best part of your job? And two: Do you like the people you work with? Keep those eyes closed …  breathe deep … and think … 

 

Ana: Hello again! I don't think Emir is enjoying the training very much. So, did you notice the useful phrases used for talking about your job? Listen to me and then repeat. 

 

What's your role in the company?

I'm the head of design.

I manage artists and graphic designers.

What about you?

I'm a content producer.

I'm responsible for writing.

What do you do?

Do you like your job?

Yes, I love it!

What's the best part of your job?

Do you like the people you work with? 

 

Ana: Try and use some of these phrases the next time you talk about your job in English. Bye for now!

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Submitted by ragabnemr on Sat, 10/10/2026 - 10:10

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I'am work in nissan motor egypt. I love my job and I like the people work with me .sometimes my job is hard but I love it

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Submitted by alvarocorcho on Wed, 07/10/2026 - 17:05

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I´m accountant, I work as a freelancer since about twenty years, before I worked in banks. I love my job and I like the people work with me. Some times my job is hard but I enjoy it.

Submitted by Dons on Wed, 07/10/2026 - 07:18

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Yes, I love my ministry, and I don't care about being the best.

Submitted by Lora D on Mon, 28/09/2026 - 21:54

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I am a tattoo artist. I love my job! But right now I am off sick leave.

Submitted by sandamalika herath on Sun, 27/09/2026 - 16:56

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I am Sub Inspector of police department. I help people and guide them for better life.i love this job. I am very happy to help them

Submitted by RDO on Thu, 24/09/2026 - 22:35

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I am counter and I work in a consultaing, I love my job, also I have very good colleagues.

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Submitted by a._s5q on Mon, 21/09/2026 - 00:49

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i do my homework and study with you. 😁

i love my studying .

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Submitted by TeaAndEnglish on Sat, 08/08/2026 - 17:56

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I work as a primary school teacher, and I teach children aged 7 to 9. My job involves planning lessons, grading assignments, and helping students learn new skills. Yes, I really like my job because it is rewarding to see the students improve every day, and my colleagues are very supportive.

Submitted by Murielle on Wed, 01/07/2026 - 13:37

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I don't still work now but i love the department that i study right now . I Think that i enjoy it when i'll work in this job