Work | Elementary Vocabulary
Talking about Work in English
Do you work? What do you do? In this lesson, learn different ways to talk about work and jobs.
Learn 13 words to describe work
Use these flashcards to learn the meaning of the terms for this unit. You can also practice the pronunciation by listening to the audio on each card.
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What term means someone who cleans for a living?
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What term means a paid position?
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Choose the correct option to complete the sentence:
I am busy if …CorrectIncorrect -
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Staff is …CorrectIncorrect -
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Choose the correct option to complete the sentence:
That delivery company does __________ with the biggest grocery store in the city.CorrectIncorrect -
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The secretary …CorrectIncorrect -
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Complete the sentence with the missing word:
The __________ is responsible for organizing projects and schedules.CorrectIncorrect -
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The __________ told us that the car needs some repairs.CorrectIncorrect -
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Complete the sentence with the missing word:
My ____________ and I work on projects together, and our manager reviews our work.CorrectIncorrect -
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Complete the sentence with the missing word:
He likes being a construction __________ because he works outside in the open air.CorrectIncorrect -
Let us review the vocabulary about work.
| Term | Definition |
| boss | someone who is responsible for employees and tells them what to do |
| business | an occupation, profession or trade |
| businessman businesswoman | someone who works for a business or company |
| busy | actively doing something |
| cleaner | someone who cleans for a living |
| colleague | a person who works with you |
| job | paid position of regular employment |
| manager | someone in control of an office, team, shop… |
| mechanic | a person who repairs machines (such as car engines) and keeps them running properly |
| secretary | someone who works in an office, writing letters, making phone calls, and arranging meetings for a person or for an organization |
| spare time | time when you are not working : time when you can do whatever you want to do |
| staff | a group of people who work for an organization or business |
| worker | someone who works for a company or organization but does not have a a powerful position |