Talk about your jobs
Learn how to introduce your job and workplace.
Part 1
Warm-up
Answer the questions
What do you do?
What do you like about your job?
Part 2
Vocabulary
Read the word, its’ meaning, and the examples
Then make up your own sentences using the word.
responsibility
/rɪˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
a duty to deal with or take care of somebody/something, so that you may be blamed if something goes wrong
Taking care of the plants is my responsibility.
As the team leader, it's my responsibility to ensure that all projects are completed on time.
qualification
/ˌkwɑːlɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
a skill or type of experience that you need for a particular job or activity
One of the qualifications required for this position is fluency in both English and Spanish.
You need a qualification in nursing to apply.
fulfilling
/fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ/
causing somebody to feel satisfied and useful
She finds her job as a teacher very fulfilling.
Volunteering at the animal shelter is a fulfilling way to spend my weekends.
career ladder
/kəˈrɪr ˈlædər/
the various stages of promotion for a particular career
She hopes to climb the career ladder quickly in her new company.
Many employees look for opportunities to advance on the career ladder.
pay off
/peɪ ɔf/
to be successful and bring good results
Hard work will pay off in the end.
She hopes her efforts will pay off soon.
self-employed
/ˌself ɪmˈplɔɪd/
working for yourself and not employed by a company, etc.
She enjoys being self-employed because it gives her more flexibility.
Being self-employed means you have to manage your own taxes.
Make up your own sentences using the words.
Part 3
Useful sentences
Introducing your job
- I am a [job title].
Example: I am a teacher. - I work as a [job title].
Example: I work as an engineer. - I work for [company/organization].
Example: I work for XYZ company.
Describing your workplace
- I work in a [place].
Example: I work in a large, modern office building downtown. - My company is located in [location].
Example: My company is located in New York. - I work with [team/department].
Example: I work with the marketing team.
Explaining daily tasks
- My main responsibilities are [tasks].
Example: My main responsibilities are preparing reports and attending meetings. - I usually [task].
Example: I usually respond to emails in the morning. - I am in charge of [task].
Example: I am in charge of managing the sales team.
Talking about job satisfaction
- I like my job because [reason].
Example: I like my job because it is challenging and rewarding. - I enjoy [aspect of the job].
Example: I enjoy working with my team. - My job is [adjective].
Example: My job is interesting.
Part 4
Dialogue Practice
Practice the conversation with teacher
Jane and David are talking at a networking event for their local business community.
Jane
Can you tell me about your job?
Sure! I am a sales representative. I work for a company called Elite Electronics.
David
Jane
That sounds interesting. What do you do at Elite Electronics?
My main responsibilities are selling our products to customers and managing client relationships. I also attend trade shows and give presentations about our products.
David
Jane
Where is your company located?
Our headquarters are in Chicago, but we have offices all over the country.
David
Jane
Do you like your job?
Yes, I really enjoy my job because I love interacting with people and helping them find the right products. My job is challenging but very rewarding.
David
Jane
That’s great to hear! It sounds like you have a lot of interesting tasks.
Yes, I do. Recently, I helped launch a new line of smart home devices, which was very exciting. Plus, I get to travel frequently for work, which I enjoy.
David
Jane
That sounds amazing! It must be very fulfilling to see your hard work pay off.
Absolutely. Seeing our sales numbers go up and knowing that I played a part in that is very satisfying.
David
Jane
Thank you for sharing about your job. It was great talking with you!
Thank you! It was my pleasure. Have a great day!
David
Jane
You too! Goodbye!
Check your understanding
What are the main responsibilities of the David’s job?
Where is the headquarters of Elite Electronics located?
Why does David enjoy his job?
Sample answer
- The main responsibilities are selling products to customers, managing client relationships, attending trade shows, and giving presentations about products.
- The headquarters are located in Chicago.
- David enjoys his job because He loves interacting with people, helping them find the right products, and he finds his job challenging but rewarding. He also enjoy traveling frequently for work.
Part 5
Role-play
Make your own conversation with teacher
Teacher
Can you tell me about your job?
Sure! I am ___________. I work for__________.
You
Teacher
That sounds interesting. What do you do at ________?
My main responsibilities are __________ OR I usually ________
You
Teacher
Where is your company located?
____________________
You
Teacher
Do you like your job?
I like my job because _______________
You
Teacher
That’s great to hear! It sounds like you have a lot of interesting tasks.
Yes, I do. Recently, I ___________ (talk more why you like/or your daily tasks)
You
Teacher
Thank you for sharing about your job. It was great talking with you!
Thank you! It was my pleasure. Have a great day!
You
Teacher
You too! Goodbye!
Part 5
Discussion
Let’s use the vocabulary you’ve learned during the lesson and talk about the following topics/questions freely!
Teacher helps student expand and correct the answers
What is your job title, and what are your main responsibilities?
How did you get started in your current job?
What is the qualifications for your job?
What do you enjoy most about your job?
What is the most challenging part of your job?
Can you describe a typical day at your job?
What is the next step for you on your career ladder?
How do you stay motivated at work, especially during difficult times?
Have you worked in other jobs before this one? How are they different?
Is it better to work for a company or be self-employed?
Review
Let’s review the lesson with teacher
6 words and phrases in the lesson
Useful sentences
Talk about your job
See you next lesson
Homework
Do homework
Write a short paragraph (about 100-150 words) describing your job. Include the following details:
- Your job title and company name.
- Your main responsibilities.
- What you enjoy most about your job.
- One challenge you face in your job.
- Your career goals.
