Basic vocab for jobs and places
Welcome! Explore common jobs and places with simple images. Learn basic vocabulary and questions to ask about work and location.
Teacher — A person who helps students learn. Images show classrooms, chalkboards, and desks. Questions: What subject do you teach?
Nurse — Cares for patients in clinics and hospitals. Images show a nurse, gloves, and a bed. Ask: Where is the nurse station?
Farmer — Works outdoors, grows crops and raises animals. Images may include fields and tractors. Ask: What do you grow?
School — A place to learn. Images show classrooms, chalkboards, and students. Ask: Where is your classroom?
Library — A quiet place with books. Images of shelves and reading tables. Questions: Do you borrow books here?
Hospital — A place for health care. Images show doctors, beds, and equipment. Question: Where is the reception?
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Slide 8: Asking for Work
Asking for work practice: What job do you have? Where is your workplace? Do you work in a hospital or school? Keep sentences short and clear.
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Slide 9: Asking for Location
Asking for location practice: Where is the library? Where is the bus stop? Is the market near here? Use simple answers: Yes, No.
Great job! Review vocabulary: teacher, nurse, farmer, school, library, hospital. Practice with a partner.
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Slide 1: What is a job?
What is a job? A job is paid work you do regularly to earn money, learn skills, and contribute to society through your abilities and effort.
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Slide 2: Common job sectors
Jobs fall into broad sectors: Healthcare, Education, Technology, Construction, Hospitality, and Arts. Each sector offers different roles and growth opportunities.
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Slide 3: Places in a city
Key places include the bank, supermarket, library, hospital, and workplace. These places host services we rely on daily.
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Slide 4: Workplace environments
Workplaces vary: offices, factories, schools, clinics, and shops. Each environment shapes routines, safety rules, and required skills for success.
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Slide 5: Daily work routines
A typical day includes planning, tasks, collaboration, and breaks. Punctuality and organization improve productivity and well‑being.
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Slide 6: Public places and services
Public places offer essential services: libraries for learning, parks for recreation, post offices for mailing, and transit hubs for travel between jobs.
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Slide 7: Essential job skills
Key skills include communication, problem solving, teamwork, and time management. These apply across most careers.
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Slide 8: Job interviews
Prepare by researching the company, practicing answers, and planning your strengths and achievements. Confidence and clarity help you stand out.
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Slide 9: Vocabulary match
Match the words to their meanings: employer, employee, resume, training, promotion.
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Slide 10: Practice and review
Review new job terms, visit local workplaces virtually or in person, and practice short introductions about your skills and goals.
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