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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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CEFR A2 Vocabulary
pilot
pilot
[noun]

someone whose job is to operate an aircraft

Ex: The pilot checked the aircraft before the long-haul flight .
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boss
boss
[noun]

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

Ex: She is the boss of a successful tech company .
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business
business
[noun]

the activity a person normally does to make money

Ex: I 'm here purely for business.
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businessman

a man who does business activities like running a company

Ex: Thomas , the businessman, started his career selling newspapers .
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businesswoman

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

Ex: The businesswoman from France is visiting to explore potential partnerships .
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expert
expert
[noun]

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

Ex: The nutrition expert helps people make healthy food choices .
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manager
manager
[noun]

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

Ex: The soccer team 's manager led them to victory in the championship .
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assistant
assistant
[noun]

a person who helps someone in their work

Ex: The research assistant helps gather data for the study .
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receptionist

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

Ex: You should ask the receptionist for directions to the conference room .
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detective
detective
[noun]

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

Ex: The police department asked the detective to reveal the identity of the culprit .
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model
model
[noun]

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

Ex: The model walked down the runway with grace and confidence .
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cook
cook
[noun]

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

Ex: They hired a professional cook for the party .
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pharmacist

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

Ex: The role of a pharmacist is vital in healthcare .
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journalist

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

Ex: The journalist spent months researching for his article .
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writer
writer
[noun]

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

Ex: The writer signed books for her fans at the event .
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singer
singer
[noun]

someone whose job is to use their voice for creating music

Ex: The singer performed her popular songs at the music festival .
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professor
professor
[noun]

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

Ex: The students waited for the professor to start the lecture .
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researcher

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

Ex: The researcher traveled to the Amazon for her fieldwork .
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hairdresser

someone ‌whose job is to cut, wash and style hair

Ex: The hairdresser is always busy on Saturdays .
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designer
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: This furniture was crafted by a renowned designer.
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cleaner
cleaner
[noun]

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

Ex: We have hired a cleaner to help maintain the house.
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painter
painter
[noun]

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

Ex: The painter worked efficiently , finishing three rooms in just two days .
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instructor

a person who teaches a practical skill or sport to someone

Ex: The cooking instructor explained the recipe clearly .
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employment

a paid job

Ex: The factory provides employment for over 500 people .
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department

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

Ex: The health department issued a warning about the flu outbreak .
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payment
payment
[noun]

an amount of money that is paid for something

Ex: The payment for the painting was more than I could afford .
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shift
shift
[noun]

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

Ex: They are hiring additional staff for the holiday shift.
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bonus
bonus
[noun]

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

Ex: With her end-of-year bonus, she bought a new car .
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to employ
to employ
[Verb]

to give work to someone and pay them

Ex: We are planning to employ a gardener to maintain our large yard .
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to retire
to retire
[Verb]

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

Ex: Many people look forward to the day they can retire.
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successful
successful
[Adjective]

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

Ex: She is a successful author with many best-selling books .
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employer
employer
[noun]

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

Ex: The employer conducted background checks and interviews to ensure they hired qualified candidates for the job .
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company
company
[noun]

an organization that does business and earns money from it

Ex: The company's main office is located downtown .
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factory
factory
[noun]

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

Ex: She toured the factory to see how the products were made .
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