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925 English Lesson 4 – Talking about your Job in English | English for Work

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Warm-up Questions

When someone asks about your job, what information do you usually share first?
What are some common situations at work where you might meet someone new?
What English phrases do you already know for talking about your job?

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925 English Lesson 4 – Talking about your Job in English | English for Work

How to introduce your job (job + field + company) (00:00 – 02:39)

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1. What does the speaker say you should do instead of only saying “I’m a salesperson”?

Add more details (like position and company)
Only give your office location
Say nothing else unless they ask questions

2. Besides your job or position, what else is a good idea to mention?

Your hobbies
Where you went to school
Where you work (the company or type of company)

3. Which example includes the word “currently”?

I handle tax issues for our larger clients
I head up the sales team
I’m currently the accountant for a small auto parts company

925 English Lesson 4 – Talking about your Job in English | English for Work

Talking about main duties with strong verbs (02:39 – 04:59)

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1. What tense does the speaker say is used to state these simple facts about a job?

Past simple
Present perfect
Present simple

2. What does the speaker recommend adding so people understand your job better?

Your salary and benefits
Your personal opinion about your manager
Your main duties or responsibilities

3. Which of these is one of the example duties in this section?

I design new buildings
I teach English classes
I take care of all the scheduling

925 English Lesson 4 – Talking about your Job in English | English for Work

Real-life dialogue and learner practice (04:59 – 07:26)

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1. In the dialogue, what question does the first person ask to find out the other person’s job?

How long have you worked there?
Where do you live?
So what line of work are you in?

2. In the dialogue, what does the second person say they handle?

All online and print advertising
Customer complaints
Payroll for the company

3. During the practice activity, what does the speaker remind you to mention first?

Your full work history
Your job and the company
Your weekend plans

925 English Lesson 4 – Talking about your Job in English | English for Work

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1. What is the main communication goal of this lesson?

Learning how to write a résumé
Learning how to talk about your job and duties when meeting someone
Learning how to negotiate a higher salary

2. Which formula best matches the lesson’s advice for a clear job introduction?

Job title only
Company history + office location
Job/field + company + main duties (with a strong verb)

3. Why does the lesson suggest using “strong verbs” (e.g., handle, supervise)?

To sound more informal and friendly
To make your responsibilities clearer and more specific
To avoid using the present simple tense

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

925 English Lesson 4 – Talking about your Job in English | English for Work

What is a natural way to answer “What line of work are you in?” in your own situation (job + company/type of company)?
Which “strong verbs” fit your job or studies best (handle, organize, lead, supervise, take care of, follow up)? Give examples.
When you introduce your job, how much detail is “enough”? What details are unnecessary?
How would you change your job introduction for different listeners (a customer, a new coworker, someone at a party)?