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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I am an accountant. I work in private company. Actually I resigned my job last month because I would like to work in abroad, Now I am trying to get a job in abroad as an accountant. And I like being an accountant in my life.

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Hi dear firends !
It's a pleasure to join this community. I work in a regional council. I'm the head of social affairs, I like this job but now I wish to give a new direction to my career. My dream is to work in a international organism or NGO. That's why I decided since yesterday to improve my english in order to have some opportunities at the international jobs. Forgive me for the mistakes, I'm trying to do my best and I think I will achieve this goal.
Thank you, God Bless you !

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I'm a UX Designer and I'm passionate about this work

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Actually, I have to say that I don't have a job because recently I left my job and came to Japan to study for my Ph.D. After getting a Ph.D. degree, I would like to work at a company.

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Submitted by Silvia Lago on Thu, 27/01/2022 - 00:49

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In the moment, I'm just studying. I'm studying for a public tender. I like study because studies make me see things from different points of view. Good luck for all of us!!!

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I'm still a student. I love study and do hard work for that.