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Conversation Beginner · Module 23 · Unit 112

Talking About Jobs (Stating roles: "I work as a…")

A2 Beginner Upper

Learning Objectives

In today's lesson, you will talk about jobs and learn useful vocabulary for everyday life.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. What kind of job do you want in the future?
  2. Have you ever visited a hospital or met a nurse?
  3. What are common responsibilities in your daily work?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • job

    noun

    /dʒɒb/

    Meaning:Paid work or employment.

    I have a job at a local store.

    Real Life Tip:

    Many Americans change jobs several times in their career.

  • nurse

    noun

    /nɜːrs/

    Meaning:A medical professional who cares for patients.

    She is a nurse in a big hospital.

    Real Life Tip:

    Nurses are essential in all U.S. hospitals and clinics.

  • clock in

    phrasal verb

    /klɒk ɪn/

    Meaning:To record the time you start work.

    I clock in at 8 a.m. every day.

    Real Life Tip:

    Common phrase used in workplaces with time tracking.

  • dream job

    idiom / slang

    Meaning:A job that is perfect or ideal for someone.

    Becoming a doctor is my dream job.

    Real Life Tip:

    People often say '9-to-5 job' when referring to regular office work.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Daniel and Rachel are talking about their work and daily job life.
  • Daniel
    I work as a nurse in a hospital. I usually clock in early in the morning.
  • Rachel
    That sounds like a tough job. Do you enjoy your responsibilities?
  • Daniel
    Yes, I do. Helping patients is my dream job, even though it's busy.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. What is Daniel's job?
  2. Where does Rachel work?
  3. What does 'clock in' mean?

Exercise

Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud. Each question gives you 5 Points.

  1. What is a nurse?

  2. What does job mean?

  3. I ___ in at 8 a.m. every day.

  4. She is a ___ in a hospital.

  5. my / job / I / love

  6. hospital / works / she / in / a

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. What responsibilities make a job enjoyable for you?
  2. Have you ever clocked in early for important work?
  3. Which job feels like a real dream job to you?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. What job feels like your dream job?
  2. How do you handle work responsibilities daily?
  3. Have you ever clocked in late at work?
  4. What do nurses do in busy hospitals?
  5. Do you prefer full-time job or part-time?
  6. What makes a job enjoyable for you personally?
  7. How important is job satisfaction in life?
  8. What responsibilities do teachers usually have?
  9. Would you like to work in a hospital?
  10. What skills are needed for your dream job?
Rachel
I understand. I also have a job with many responsibilities every day.
  • Daniel
    What do you do for work?
  • Rachel
    I work as a teacher in a school. It’s a very busy job too.
  • Daniel
    Teaching sounds like an important job in society.
  • Rachel
    Yes, it is. Every job has important responsibilities.