A1 · Beginner · Work
Say what you do
2 short A1 English scripts to practise how to say what you do. Read one out loud, record yourself, listen back and try again.
Key phrase I work in… / I start at…
So, what do you do?
What do I do? I work for a tech company. We make an app for buses.
I'm in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I start at nine and finish at five.
My boss is really nice. She brings cake on Fridays!
American English
What do I do? I work for a tech company. We make an app for buses.
I'm at the office Tuesdays and Thursdays. I start at nine and finish at five.
My boss is really nice. She brings in cake on Fridays!
Day one of working from home
Day one of working from home! My desk is in the kitchen. Not ideal.
My laptop is new, and my cat loves it. She sits on the keyboard all day.
My first call is at ten. I'm wearing a nice shirt... and pyjamas! Shh, don't tell my boss.
American English
Day one of working from home! My desk is in the kitchen. Not ideal.
My laptop is new, and my cat loves it. She sits on the keyboard all day.
My first call is at ten. I'm wearing a nice shirt... and pajamas! Shh, don't tell my boss.
Key words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| office noun | a room or building where people work at desks |
| company noun | a business |
| start verb | to begin |
| finish verb | to end |
| boss noun | the person in charge of you at work |