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Jobs and work: 16 words

Common jobs and work words for interviews, forms and small talk. Listen, practise with flashcards, then check yourself.

Updated 2026-10-15

πŸ“˜ Part of the Complete English Course Β· Beginner (A1), week 9

1. Learn the words

Press πŸ”Š to hear the word and the example. Say each one out loud.

WordMeaningExample
nursea person who cares for sick peopleShe's a nurse at the hospital.
chefa person who cooks in a restaurantHe's a chef in a hotel.
cleanera person who cleans buildingsI work as a cleaner.
drivera person who drives for workMy uncle is a bus driver.
teachera person who teachesHer teacher is very kind.
managerthe boss of a teamAsk the manager.
shifta period of work timeMy shift starts at 7.
full-timeabout 38 hours a weekI want a full-time job.
part-timefewer hours than full-timeShe works part-time.
casualwork with no fixed hoursIt's a casual job.
rosterthe list of who works whenCheck the roster.
paymoney you get for workThe pay is good.
interviewa meeting to get a jobI have an interview tomorrow.
resumea document about your work historyPlease send your resume.
experiencewhat you have done beforeDo you have experience?
breaka short rest at workWe have a break at ten.

2. Practise with flashcards

Read the meaning and type the missing word. Words you find hard come back sooner.

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3. Check yourself

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most useful English words for jobs and work?

Start with these 16 words, including nurse, chef, cleaner, driver. Each has a simple meaning, an example sentence and audio.

What's the best way to learn new English words?

Listen and say each word out loud, use the flashcards for a few minutes a day (hard words come back sooner), then write your own example sentence.

What level are these words?

They're Beginner (A1) words, from week 9 of the free Complete English Course.