1- Jobs and occupations
Job and occupations are very important issues to think about because in the future, we´ll spend a lot of our time doing this every day. We always have to keep in mind that the occupation we choose should make us really happy.
First let´s understand the meaning of the concepts “Jobs and occupations”
A job, or an occupation, is a person’s role in society.
A job is an activity, often regular and performed in exchange for payment. Many people have multiple jobs.
A person can begin a job by becoming an employee or starting a business. The duration of a job may range from temporary up to a lifetime.
2- Vocabulary – Definitions
Now let’s make a review of some jobs and occupations in English
Waiter/waitress: A person who serves you at a restaurant. Works in restaurants and bars.
Paramedic: A person who gives first aid. Works in medical centers and ambulances.
Dentist: A person who takes care of your teeth. Works in dental clinics and hospitals.
Nurse: A person who takes care of sick people in hospitals or clinics.
Electrician: a person who installs, operates, maintains, or repairs electric devices or electrical wiring. Works in houses or businesses and fixes electric issues.
Doctor: A person who treats people when they are ill. Works in hospitals or medical centers.
Surgeon: A doctor who is prepared to perform a surgery. Works in clinics and hospitals.
Secretary: A person who does office work, typing letters, answering calls or e- mails. Works in offices, companies, etc.
Soldier: A person who serves in army. Works protecting important buildings or in wars in other countries.
Construction worker: A person who builds houses or buildings or fixing roads.
Painter: A person who paints houses or buildings / person who makes art paintings.
Mechanic: A person who repairs machines or cars. Works in garages or going directly to houses.
3- Jobs and occupations in context
Now read each job and occupation in context.
Waiter – The waiter brought the next dish.
Paramedic – A paramedic bandaged his foot.
Dentist – You should visit your dentist at least twice a year.
Nurse – The nurse takes care of you after surgery.
Electrician – We need an electrician to mend the switch.
Doctor – The doctor forbids him to smoke.
Surgeon – The surgeon is performing an operation.
Secretary – My secretary will phone you to arrange a meeting.
Soldier – He wants to be a soldier when he grows up.
Construction worker – My father is a construction worker.
Painter – The young painter has exhibits in several art galleries.
Mechanic – The mechanic was busy repairing the machine.
