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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”.