1- Jobs and occupations expressions
In previous modules, we introduced definitions and vocabulary related to the topic “Jobs and Occupations”
There are some expressions used when talking about jobs and occupations:
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Examples: To ask: What is your job? To ask: What do you do? To gain further information : What does a job/occupation do? |
2- Some jobs and occupations descriptions:
In this lesson, we will identify and describe jobs and occupations that people do.
Read this description about a boy’s job:
I’m a firefighter in a fire station. It’s such an important job, and I love the variety. I used to work at the supermarket, and it was so boring. It wasn’t as varied as being a firefighter. So, working here is better than putting people’s stuffs on bags. Of course, it’s dangerous and it’s not as clean as working in a supermarket, but it’s also more interesting.
Notice: we use adjectives in order to describe a job/occupation.
- Important: importante
- Boring: aburrido
- Better than: mejor que
- Dangerous: peligroso
- Interesting: interesante
A construction worker is someone who designs buildings and houses.
Example:
He is a construction worker; he is a very approachable person because he works well with other people.
A Baker is someone who makes bread and cakes and normally works in a bakery.
Example:
She is a baker; she is a creative person because she develops original ideas with everything she bakes.
A chef is someone who prepares food for others, often in a restaurant or café.
Example:
Tamara is a chef in a famous restaurant; she is very organized in her work.
A dentist is someone who can fix problems you have with your teeth. They work in a clinic.
Example:
He is a dentist, and he never misses a day of work. So, he is a responsible person.
An electrician is someone who works with electric circuits.
Example:
He is an electrician and he is very meticulous.
A secretary is someone who is employed in an office and types letters, keeps records, etc.
Example:
She is a secretary, she is good at accomplishing multiple tasks.
There are some helpful words to describe a person:
Approachable: Accesible – Creative: creativo/a – organized: organizado/a – responsible: responsable – Meticulous: meticuloso – Good at: bueno/a en.
