English conversation topic
Work & Careers: English Conversation Practice
Whether it’s a job interview, a meeting or small talk with colleagues, work English needs clear explanations and confident opinions. Practise describing your job, your goals and the way you work.
Key vocabulary
- deadline
- the time by which something must be finished
- to take on
- to accept a responsibility or task
- work-life balance
- the right amount of time for work and personal life
- promotion
- a move to a higher position at work
- to touch base
- to contact someone briefly to check progress
Useful phrases
- I’m responsible for…
- What I enjoy most about my job is…
- In five years, I’d like to…
- Could you clarify what you mean by…?
Discussion questions
Beginner (A1–A2)
- What do you do?
- Where do you work or study?
- Do you like your job? Why?
Intermediate (B1–B2)
- Describe a typical day at work.
- What makes a good manager?
- Would you prefer to work from home or in an office?
Advanced (C1–C2)
- Will AI create more jobs than it replaces?
- Should companies move to a four-day working week?
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