Talking about your job
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!
I'm an undergraduate following a BSc (Hons) in Textile and Clothing Engineering at the Open University of Sri Lanka. Now I'm a final year student. I'm seeking an internship where I can improve my industrial knowledge in the textile and apparel industry.
I'm a content writer and editor. I write contents and edit contents come from junior writer every day. Yes, I love my job very much because writing is my passion.
i'm a student, I like it very much, my teachers are very kind and i have some friends, they are cool.
I am a student
I am a mechanical engineer in the company. I love my job. The company is developing me day by day
I love my job as well. I feel myself is working in an important post .And this job is really suitable for me. My dream and my job are exactly match.
I a public accountant. I like my job, because I can write and analysing numbers objectively.
I'm a data science manager. I work at an insurance company. I like my job because I help improve the customer experience.
I'm a Spanish teacher. I love being a teacher. I learn a lot from my students. They're all leaders in their own companies.
I am an HSE Manager. I really like my job because I protect worker when they carry out their tasks. I ensure that company comply with national and international regulations. Moreover, I conduct a training sessions for workers, raise awernes.
To conclude, my job is to take care for workers and ensure employees well-being.