Talking about your town

Talking about jobs and work

Office jobs

Many people work in an office. You can say you’re an “office worker”, or give the title of your job: a receptionist, an accountant, etc.

Outdoor jobs

There are also outdoor jobs. A farmer grows food, or looks after animals. A builder builds houses, and a postman delivers letters to your house.

Other places you can work

I work…

… in a factory
… in a school
… in a hospital
… in an office block (a building where there are only offices)
… on a farm
… on a building site (where you are building houses or office blocks)
… from home (“I work from home” = you have an office in your house)

Remember: when you say your job, use ‘a’ or ‘an’.

“He’s a barman.”
“He’s an actor.”

You can also say “I work as a doctor / as an actor etc”.