B1 Level Wordlist - Occupations

Here you will learn some English words about occupations, such as "barber", "butcher", "builder", etc. prepared for B1 learners.

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barber [noun]

someone whose job is to cut men’s hair or shave or trim their facial hair

Ex: She trained as a barber and now runs her own barbershop downtown .

butcher [noun]

someone who cuts up and sells meat as a job

Ex: She asked the butcher for advice on how to cook the perfect steak .

builder [noun]

someone who builds or repairs houses and buildings, often as a job

Ex: The team of builders worked through the summer to finish the school .

firefighter [noun]

someone whose job is to put out fires and save people or animals from dangerous situations

Ex: The firefighter used a hose to douse the flames and prevent the fire from spreading .

mailman [noun]

someone who delivers letters, packages, etc. to people

Ex: The mailman has been serving our neighborhood for over twenty years .

gardener [noun]

a person whose job is to take care of plants in a garden

Ex: The professional gardener specializes in landscape design and garden maintenance .

guard [noun]

a person whose job is to protect and look after a person or place

Ex: The guard escorted the VIP guests to their seats at the event .

tailor [noun]

a person whose job is making clothes, especially for men

Ex: She apprenticed with a tailor to learn the trade .

sailor [noun]

a person who is a member of a ship's crew

Ex: She signed up to be a sailor on a cruise ship for the summer .

photographer [noun]

someone whose hobby or job is taking photographs

Ex: He started his career as a photographer for a local newspaper .

babysitter [noun]

someone whose job is to take care of a child or children while their parents are away

Ex: He started working as a babysitter during high school to earn extra money .

bodyguard [noun]

someone who is employed to protect a famous or important person

Ex: The bodyguard discreetly scanned the surroundings for potential threats .

astronaut [noun]

someone who is trained to travel and work in space

Ex: He underwent rigorous physical and mental training to qualify as an astronaut .

agent [noun]

a company or person that represents another person or company or manages their affairs

Ex:

reporter [noun]

a person who gathers and reports news or does interviews for a newspaper, TV, radio station, etc.

Ex: He 's an investigative reporter who uncovers corruption and misconduct .

servant [noun]

a person who does the housework as a job

Ex: In Victorian times , many wealthy families had servants to cook and clean for them .

housewife [noun]

a married woman who does the housework such as cooking, cleaning, etc. and takes care of the children, and does not work outside the house

Ex: Many modern housewives also pursue hobbies or part-time work outside of their home responsibilities .

freelancer [noun]

a person who works independently without having a long-term contract with companies

Ex: The freelancer negotiated contracts and rates independently , ensuring fair compensation for their work .

judge [noun]

the official in charge of a court who decides on legal matters

Ex: He 's known for being a fair and impartial judge in the courtroom .

president [noun]

the head of a company or corporation

Ex: The president oversees all departments within the corporation , ensuring efficiency and profitability .

adviser [noun]

someone whose job is to give advice professionally on a particular subject

Ex: He 's a legal adviser specializing in contract law .

director [noun]

a person who manages or is in charge of an activity, department, or organization

Ex: He was appointed as the director of the research department due to his expertise in the field .

translator [noun]

someone whose job is to change written or spoken words from one language to another

Ex: He 's a certified translator for legal documents and contracts .

sportsman [noun]

a man who participates in a sport professionally

Ex: The sportsman represented his country in the Olympic Games .

editor [noun]

someone who is in charge of a newspaper agency, magazine, etc. and decides what should be published

Ex: She worked her way up from copy editor to become the editor of the lifestyle section .

tutor [noun]

a teacher who gives lessons privately to one student or a small group

Ex: He works as a language tutor , teaching Spanish to beginners .

trader [noun]

someone whose job is selling or buying shares, goods, or currencies

Ex: She started her career as a bond trader before transitioning to equity trading .

technician [noun]

an expert who is employed to check or work with technical equipment or machines

Ex: He 's a computer technician , providing technical support and troubleshooting for software and hardware issues .

programmer [noun]

a person who writes computer programs

Ex: He works as a game programmer , creating interactive experiences for gaming consoles .

flight attendant [noun]

a person who works on a plane to bring passengers meals and take care of them

Ex: The flight attendant served refreshments and snacks during the flight .

veterinarian [noun]

a doctor who is trained to treat animals

Ex: The veterinarian performed surgery on the cat to remove a tumor .

secretary [noun]

someone who works in an office as someone's assistance, dealing with mail and phone calls, keeping records, making appointments, etc.

Ex: He works as a legal secretary , drafting documents and organizing case files for attorneys .

chemist [noun]

a scientist who studies chemistry

Ex: The chemist explained the reaction to the students .

B1 Level Wordlist
Family and Relationships	The Animal Kingdom	Houses and Buildings	Business and Workplace
Occupations	Music	Meat and Dairy	Fruits and Nuts
Drinks	Human Characteristics	Adverbs and Prepositions	Education
Money and Shopping	Fashion	Sports and Players	Transportation
The Weather	Appearance	Time	The Human Body
Games and Toys	Computer	Health and Sickness	Nature and Regions
City and the Countryside	Religion and Festivals	Special Occasions	War and Peace
Quantities and Containers	Languages and Nationalities	Romance	Feelings and Emotions
People and Stages of Life	Hobbies	The Environment and Energy	Law and Politics
Farming	Home Appliances and Furniture	Media and Journalism	Social Issues
Success and Failure	Art	Literature	Internet and Websites
Fields of Study	Ambition and Achievement	Movie and Theater	Personal Characteristics
Common Adverbs	Essential Adverbs	Travel and Vacation	Essential Verbs
Necessary Verbs	Common Verbs	Essential Adjectives	Necessary Adjectives
Food and Diet	Abstract Concepts