Jobs — A1 English Vocabulary
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This A1 vocabulary list gathers 20 beginner English words about jobs — common jobs and the people who do them. Every word comes with a simple definition, its British-English pronunciation and a natural example sentence, so you learn each one in real context. When you are ready, open the flashcards to practise and remember them for good.
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doctor/ˈdɒk.tə/
A person whose job is to help people who are ill.
“The doctor helps sick people.”
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nurse/nɜːs/
A person who cares for ill people, often in a hospital.
“The nurse works at the hospital.”
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police officer/pəˈliːs ˌɒf.ɪ.sə/
A person whose job is to keep people safe and stop crime.
“The police officer helps people.”
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driver/ˈdraɪ.və/
A person who drives a car, bus or lorry.
“The bus driver is very friendly.”
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cook/kʊk/
A person who prepares and makes food.
“The cook makes delicious food.”
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farmer/ˈfɑː.mə/
A person who grows crops or keeps animals on a farm.
“The farmer works on the farm.”
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waiter/ˈweɪ.tə/
A person who brings food to people in a restaurant.
“The waiter brings us our food.”
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pilot/ˈpaɪ.lət/
A person who flies an aeroplane.
“The pilot flies the big plane.”
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artist/ˈɑː.tɪst/
A person who makes paintings, drawings or other art.
“The artist paints a picture.”
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singer/ˈsɪŋ.ə/
A person who sings, often as a job.
“The singer has a lovely voice.”
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dentist/ˈden.tɪst/
A person whose job is to look after people's teeth.
“The dentist looks at my teeth.”
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engineer/ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə/
A person who designs or builds machines, roads or bridges.
“My father is an engineer.”
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actor/ˈæk.tə/
A person who performs in films or plays.
“The actor is very famous.”
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cleaner/ˈkliː.nə/
A person whose job is to clean buildings or rooms.
“The cleaner washes the floor.”
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manager/ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒə/
A person who is in charge of a business or a team.
“The manager works in an office.”
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firefighter/ˈfaɪəˌfaɪ.tə/
A person whose job is to put out fires.
“The firefighter is very brave.”
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baker/ˈbeɪ.kə/
A person who makes bread and cakes.
“The baker makes fresh bread.”
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vet/vet/
A doctor for animals.
“The vet helps sick animals.”
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writer/ˈraɪ.tə/
A person who writes books, stories or articles.
“The writer writes interesting books.”
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boss/bɒs/
The person who is in charge of you at work.
“My boss is a very nice person.”