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 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.
the practice is lovely
i havw 7/8 in preparation
task1 5/6
task2 4/6
task3 7/12
not bad, but i need more training about listening and speaking
I'm a french teacher .yes i love my job .
What do you do?
Amm, I’m not have an official job. but I work as a free . some times I teach and I revew the searshes. also I work as triner on line.
Do you like your job?
yes, I love it.
I'm the head of supply chain. I manage the purchasing, planning, and warehouses. I love my job. I like the people I work with
currently, and working with a important printer provider, i'm key account manager, I love my work, im can to know diferent people and make a funny business
I’m a waiter in a typical restaurant puestezzito they prepare mexican food in the nigth, yes, i love it work, Tips are good.
The clients are nice, my boss is enjoyable my colleagues are fanny, my favorite dish is soup of tarkey