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ASK ABOUT A PERSON'S JOB

 Asking someone about their job is a common and important part of everyday conversation. It allows you to learn more about a person, understand their work life, and build connections. At the A1 and A2 levels, students learn how to form basic questions about jobs, use the correct verb tenses, and respond appropriately to similar questions.

This topic will focus on key phrases and vocabulary to ask about someone's job, including their role, workplace, schedule, and how they feel about their job. Students will also learn useful expressions, practice speaking, and read examples of real-life situations where this topic is relevant.


GRAMMAR

1. Simple Present Questions

  • To ask about jobs, we use the simple present tense with "do" or "does" for questions.
    Structure: Do/Does + subject + verb (base form)?

    Examples:

    • "What do you do?"
    • "Where does she work?"
    • "Do you like your job?"

2. Wh- Questions

  • Use question words (Who, What, Where, Why, When, How) to get specific information about someone’s job.

    Examples:

    • "What is your job?"
    • "Where do you work?"
    • "How do you get to work?"

3. Positive and Negative Responses

  • Positive: Subject + verb (base form).

    • "I work in a hospital."
    • "She is a teacher."
  • Negative: Subject + do/does not + verb (base form).

    • "I don’t work on weekends."
    • "He doesn’t like his job."

4. Prepositions of Place

  • Use "in," "at," "for," and "with" to talk about workplaces.
    Examples:
    • "I work in a bank."
    • "She works at a school."
    • "He works for a software company."

VOCABULARY

  1. Job: Work someone does to earn money.
    Example: "What is your job?"

  2. Employee: A person who works for a company.
    Example: "He is an employee at a tech company."

  3. Employer: A person or organization that hires workers.
    Example: "Her employer is very supportive."

  4. Office: A place where people work.
    Example: "I work in an office downtown."

  5. Manager: A person in charge of a team or department.
    Example: "She is a manager at the bank."

  6. Colleague: Someone you work with.
    Example: "I have helpful colleagues."

  7. Shift: A set period of work time.
    Example: "I work the night shift."

  8. Salary: The money earned from a job.
    Example: "My salary is paid monthly."

  9. Task: A piece of work to do.
    Example: "My tasks include writing reports."

  10. Schedule: A plan of work or events.
    Example: "My schedule is very flexible."


USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

  • "What do you do for a living?"
  • "Where do you work?"
  • "What’s your job title?"
  • "Do you enjoy your job?"
  • "What time do you start work?"
  • "Do you work full-time or part-time?"
  • "How long have you been working there?"
  • "What’s your favorite part of your job?"
  • "Do you work in a team?"
  • "What kind of company do you work for?"

SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

  • "I am a nurse."
  • "He works at a restaurant."
  • "They are engineers."

Negative Sentences

  • "I don’t work on weekends."
  • "She doesn’t like her job."
  • "We don’t work in the same office."

Questions

  • "What do you do?"
  • "Where do you work?"
  • "Do you like your job?"
  • "Does he work in an office?"

Answers

  • "I’m a teacher."
  • "I work at a school."
  • "Yes, I love my job!"
  • "No, he doesn’t work on Fridays."

CONVERSATION

Scene: Two friends meeting after a long time.

Anna: Hi, Mark! It’s been a long time. How have you been?
Mark: Hi, Anna! I’ve been great. How about you?
Anna: I’m good, thanks! So, what do you do now?
Mark: I’m a graphic designer. I work at a design studio in the city.
Anna: That sounds interesting! Do you enjoy your job?
Mark: Yes, I do. I love being creative and working with a team. What about you? What do you do?
Anna: I’m a nurse. I work at the local hospital.
Mark: That’s amazing! You must be very busy.
Anna: Yes, but I enjoy helping people.


READING

"Meet Lisa and Tom"

Lisa is 28 years old, and she works as a chef at a famous restaurant in New York City. She loves her job because cooking is her passion. Lisa’s workday starts at 10 a.m., and she usually finishes at 8 p.m. She enjoys creating new dishes and working with her team in the kitchen.

Tom is 30 years old, and he is a taxi driver in London. He works long hours but likes meeting new people every day. Tom usually starts work at 6 a.m. and finishes at 4 p.m. He knows the city very well and always has interesting stories to tell.

Although their jobs are different, both Lisa and Tom enjoy what they do and find their work fulfilling.


QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

  1. Q: What is Lisa’s job?
    A: Lisa is a chef.

  2. Q: Where does Lisa work?
    A: She works at a famous restaurant in New York City.

  3. Q: What time does Tom start work?
    A: He starts work at 6 a.m.

  4. Q: Why does Tom enjoy his job?
    A: He enjoys meeting new people every day.

  5. Q: Do Lisa and Tom like their jobs?
    A: Yes, they both enjoy their work.

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