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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Submitted by Kamelbenslimane on Tue, 14/06/2022 - 09:54

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

Submitted by amarigh_mustapha on Sat, 07/05/2022 - 23:14

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I'm still student and i learn englush, i love it soo much
i like study because it's make me feel happy and better and make see things from differents points of viow

Submitted by badboyzz on Fri, 06/05/2022 - 20:15

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I am strength and condition coach . I love my job.sport is part of my life. I am responsibility to improve physical performance for player. This job gives me so energy.İt's my passion.

Submitted by Than Kutay Soe on Sun, 10/04/2022 - 05:23

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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!!!

Submitted by lilly_2409 on Thu, 09/12/2021 - 15:05

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I'm a student. Now I'm learning English and I love it

Submitted by Suraj paliwal on Mon, 29/11/2021 - 16:31

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

Submitted by nikta on Tue, 09/11/2021 - 07:30

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I'm a cake designer. I love my job. because that is fun and make me creative.

Submitted by Trinh Dinh on Wed, 27/10/2021 - 14:34

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I haven't seen the video. is there anyone else like me?

Hello Trinh Dinh,

I've checked the page and the video is working correctly, so the problem is a local one. It may be that your device has some compatibility issues or it may be a problem with your settings, or it may be a regulatory issue where you live.

You can test your device by trying to access the page on a different device - ideally a laptop or desktop - to see if this helps. You can also check your security settings, including any firewall you use, for multimedia streaming - sometimes this can help.

Peter
The LearnEnglish Team