Working internationally – Describing your job (A2-B1/a278)

Learn 10 key expressions for describing your job

1. Listen to three people describing their jobs and responsibilities. Note what they do and what their job involves.
2. Read the scripts and notice some of the the key expressions for talking about your job.
3. Learn 10 key expressions for describing your job.
4. Listen to and then repeat the key expressions.
5. Test your understanding of the expressions by doing the quiz.

I’m self-employed. I own my own Yoga Centre in Paris.

However, I also give group lessons to employees in large companies at lunch time. It helps them to relax after a busy morning and to deal with the stress of their workload more efficiently.

At the moment, I’m working on a project with the Works Council of a large international company to help improve the staff’s well-being and stress management.

Speaker 2 – Douglas

I work for a small law firm located in Bordeaux. I’m in charge of the IT system.

Most of my work consists of monitoring the computer processing systems, installing software and performing tests on computer equipment and programs.

I often deal with operating problems and I sometimes work on maintenance. As it’s a small law firm, I also teach the staff how to use the programs.

My working day is very busy, but I enjoy doing a wide variety of tasks.

Speaker 3 – Charles

I work for a leading multinational company in the food industry based in Paris.

I’m responsible for developing business with potential partners in China and other Asian countries. My job involves looking for new contacts and following up on business opportunities.

I spend a lot of time in meetings, presenting our product range and communicating with people from other cultures.  Fortunately, I speak French and English fluently and my Chinese is improving.

I also have a good knowledge of Asian culture. This helps me to build lasting working relationships. I enjoy my job, even if it is a constant challenge.

1. I work for a small law firm in Bordeaux.
2. I’m self-employed. I own my own Yoga Centre in Paris.
3. I’m in charge of the IT system.
4. I’m responsible for developing business.
5. My job involves looking for new contacts.
6. My work consists of monitoring the computer processing systems.
7. I often deal with IT problems.
8. I spend a lot of time in meetings,
9. I also have a good knowledge of Asian culture
10. I enjoy doing a wide variety of tasks.

Listen to and then repeat the key expressions. Focus on:

• pronunciation
• intonation
• the rhythm of the language

Each expression will be said twice.

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