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Jobs — A1 English Vocabulary

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.

  1. doctor/ˈdɒk.tə/

    A person whose job is to help people who are ill.

    “The doctor helps sick people.”

  2. nurse/nɜːs/

    A person who cares for ill people, often in a hospital.

    “The nurse works at the hospital.”

  3. police officer/pəˈliːs ˌɒf.ɪ.sə/

    A person whose job is to keep people safe and stop crime.

    “The police officer helps people.”

  4. driver/ˈdraɪ.və/

    A person who drives a car, bus or lorry.

    “The bus driver is very friendly.”

  5. cook/kʊk/

    A person who prepares and makes food.

    “The cook makes delicious food.”

  6. farmer/ˈfɑː.mə/

    A person who grows crops or keeps animals on a farm.

    “The farmer works on the farm.”

  7. waiter/ˈweɪ.tə/

    A person who brings food to people in a restaurant.

    “The waiter brings us our food.”

  8. pilot/ˈpaɪ.lət/

    A person who flies an aeroplane.

    “The pilot flies the big plane.”

  9. artist/ˈɑː.tɪst/

    A person who makes paintings, drawings or other art.

    “The artist paints a picture.”

  10. singer/ˈsɪŋ.ə/

    A person who sings, often as a job.

    “The singer has a lovely voice.”

  11. dentist/ˈden.tɪst/

    A person whose job is to look after people's teeth.

    “The dentist looks at my teeth.”

  12. engineer/ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə/

    A person who designs or builds machines, roads or bridges.

    “My father is an engineer.”

  13. actor/ˈæk.tə/

    A person who performs in films or plays.

    “The actor is very famous.”

  14. cleaner/ˈkliː.nə/

    A person whose job is to clean buildings or rooms.

    “The cleaner washes the floor.”

  15. manager/ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒə/

    A person who is in charge of a business or a team.

    “The manager works in an office.”

  16. firefighter/ˈfaɪəˌfaɪ.tə/

    A person whose job is to put out fires.

    “The firefighter is very brave.”

  17. baker/ˈbeɪ.kə/

    A person who makes bread and cakes.

    “The baker makes fresh bread.”

  18. vet/vet/

    A doctor for animals.

    “The vet helps sick animals.”

  19. writer/ˈraɪ.tə/

    A person who writes books, stories or articles.

    “The writer writes interesting books.”

  20. boss/bɒs/

    The person who is in charge of you at work.

    “My boss is a very nice person.”