A2 Level Wordlist - Jobs and Work

Here you will learn some English words about jobs and work, such as "pilot", "boss", and "retire", prepared for A2 learners.

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A2 Level Wordlist
pilot [noun]

someone whose job is to operate an aircraft

Ex: As a child , he dreamed of becoming a pilot .
boss [noun]

a person who is in charge of a large organization or has an important position there

Ex: My boss is very strict about punctuality .
business [noun]

the activity a person normally does to make money

Ex: Sarah is currently on a business trip to Tokyo , meeting with clients and partners .

a man who does business activities like running a company

Ex: The businessman purchased an island for his retirement .

a woman who does business activities like running a company or participating in trade

Ex:
expert [noun]

an individual with a great amount of knowledge, skill, or training in a particular field

Ex: The finance expert gave valuable advice on managing money .
manager [noun]

someone who is in charge of running a business or managing part or all of a company or organization

Ex: Sarah was promoted to manager of the marketing department .

a person who helps someone in their work

Ex: She is working as an assistant to the company 's CEO .

a person who greets and deals with people arriving at or calling a hotel, office building, doctor's office, etc.

Ex: The receptionist at the vet clinic knows all the pets ' names .

a person, especially a police officer, whose job is to investigate and solve crimes and catch criminals

Ex: The detective shared the case findings with his team .
model [noun]

a person whose job is to display clothes by wearing them and being photographed

Ex: The clothing brand hires models to promote their new collection .
cook [noun]

a person who prepares and cooks food, especially as their job

Ex: The cook prepared a tasty meal for the guests .

a healthcare professional whose job is to prepare and sell medications, and works in various places

Ex: She visited the pharmacist to refill her prescription .

someone who prepares news to be broadcast or writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites

Ex: My sister is a journalist for a major newspaper .
writer [noun]

someone whose job involves writing articles, books, stories, etc.

Ex: She is a writer who uses vivid descriptions in her works .
singer [noun]

someone whose job is to use their voice for creating music

Ex: The lead singer of the band is also its songwriter .

an experienced teacher at a university or college who specializes in a particular subject and often conducts research

Ex:

someone who studies a subject carefully and carries out academic or scientific research

Ex: He has worked as a researcher for several years before teaching .

someone ‌whose job is to cut, wash and style hair

Ex: My hairdresser recommended a new hairstyle for me .
designer [noun]

someone whose job is to plan and draw how something will look or work before it is made, such as furniture, tools, etc.

Ex: She 's hoping to study to become a product designer .
cleaner [noun]

someone whose job is to clean other people’s houses, offices, etc.

Ex: The cleaner is responsible for washing all the windows .
painter [noun]

someone whose job is to paint buildings, walls, etc.

Ex: She hired a painter to brighten up her living room .

a person who teaches a practical skill or sport to someone

Ex: Our scuba diving instructor taught us important safety measures .

a paid job

Ex: Jane found employment at a local bakery .

a part of an organization such as a university, government, etc. that deals with a particular task

Ex:
payment [noun]

an amount of money that is paid for something

Ex: The payment for our meal was $ 25 .
shift [noun]

the period of time when a group of people work during the day or night

Ex: The factory operates in three shifts to keep production going 24 hours .
bonus [noun]

the extra money that we get, besides our salary, as a reward

Ex: The CEO handed out bonuses to recognize excellent performance .

to give work to someone and pay them

Ex: The construction company needs to employ more workers .

to leave your job and stop working, usually on reaching a certain age

Ex: It 's common for people to retire and move to warmer climates .
successful [adjective]

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

Ex: His new business venture is highly successful .
employer [noun]

a person or organization that hires and pays individuals for a variety of jobs

Ex: The employer provided training programs to help employees develop new skills and enhance their performance .
company [noun]

an organization that does business and earns money from it

Ex:
factory [noun]

a building or set of buildings in which products are made, particularly using machines

Ex: The textile factory employed many workers to produce clothing and fabrics .