English discussion questions: Work
What is your job? What are your main responsibilities?
Why did you choose to work for your company?
What skills do you think are most important in your job? Why?
If you could change one thing about your work, what would it be? Why?
If you could try any other job for a week, what would you choose and why?
English vocabulary: Work
Try using these words to express yourself naturally in English conversations about work.
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(Noun) Tasks or duties you are expected to do.
Example: My main responsibilities are managing schedules and organising meetings. -
(Noun) Your working life over a long period of time.
Example: I chose this company because I wanted to build a career there. -
(Noun) Something you are good at
Example: Problem-solving is one of my strengths. -
(Noun) the amount of work you have to do
Example: I like my job, but the workload is a problem. I never have free time! -
(Noun) Moving to a higher position in the company
Example: I chose this company because there are good opportunities for promotion.
English idioms: Work
Try using these English idioms when talking about work to make your spoken English more natural.
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A job with no opportunities for promotion or progress.
Example: I’m sick of being in a dead-end job. I want to get a promotion! -
To learn how to do a new job
Example: When I started my job, my colleagues helped me to learn the ropes. -
To work late into the night
Example: Sometimes I have to burn the midnight oil to meet my deadlines. -
To start a new job or project energetically and effectively
Example: We need quick results, so we will need you to hit the ground running. -
To be the person in control or making decisions
Example: I think it would be interesting to be a CEO and to call the shots.