📘 Part of the Complete English Course · Beginner (A1), week 9
1. Learn the words
Press 🔊 to hear the word and the example. Say each one out loud.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| nurse | a person who cares for sick people | She's a nurse at the hospital. |
| chef | a person who cooks in a restaurant | He's a chef in a hotel. |
| cleaner | a person who cleans buildings | I work as a cleaner. |
| driver | a person who drives for work | My uncle is a bus driver. |
| teacher | a person who teaches | Her teacher is very kind. |
| manager | the boss of a team | Ask the manager. |
| shift | a period of work time | My shift starts at 7. |
| full-time | about 38 hours a week | I want a full-time job. |
| part-time | fewer hours than full-time | She works part-time. |
| casual | work with no fixed hours | It's a casual job. |
| roster | the list of who works when | Check the roster. |
| pay | money you get for work | The pay is good. |
| interview | a meeting to get a job | I have an interview tomorrow. |
| resume | a document about your work history | Please send your resume. |
| experience | what you have done before | Do you have experience? |
| break | a short rest at work | We 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.