Job Responsibilities
These descriptions can be used for a listening activity. Divide the class into groups and read the descriptions. If the group is able to guess the job. They get a point.
- Teacher
- Helps students learn new things.
- Explains lessons and answers questions.
- Gives homework and grades tests.
- Doctor
- Helps sick people feel better.
- Examines patients and gives medicine.
- Works in a hospital or clinic.
- Chef
- Cooks food in a restaurant.
- Plans menus and chooses ingredients.
- Makes sure the food tastes good.
- Police Officer
- Protects people and keeps the community safe.
- Catches criminals and helps solve problems.
- Works with the law to keep order.
- Firefighter
- Puts out fires and rescues people.
- Works in dangerous situations to keep people safe.
- Drives fire trucks and uses special tools.
- Librarian
- Helps people find books and information.
- Organizes books and keeps the library in order.
- Teaches people how to use computers and other resources.
- Pilot
- Flies airplanes and helicopters.
- Makes sure passengers are safe during the flight.
- Checks the weather and plans the flight route.
- Nurse
- Helps doctors take care of sick people.
- Checks patients’ health and gives medicine.
- Works in hospitals or clinics.
- Taxi Driver
- Drives people to places they need to go.
- Knows the city well and chooses the best route.
- Keeps the car clean and safe.
- Waiter/Waitress
- Takes orders from customers in a restaurant.
- Serves food and drinks to tables.
- Makes sure customers have everything they need.
- Engineer
- Designs and builds machines, structures, or systems.
- Solves technical problems using math and science.
- Works on projects like bridges, roads, or buildings.
- Farmer
- Grows crops and raises animals.
- Works on a farm, planting seeds and taking care of animals.
- Harvests food and sells it to markets.
- Electrician
- Installs and repairs electrical systems.
- Fixes lights, wiring, and electrical devices.
- Makes sure buildings have safe electricity.
- Photographer
- Takes pictures of people, places, or things.
- Uses a camera and edits photos.
- Works at events, in studios, or outdoors.
- Mechanic
- Fixes cars, trucks, or machines.
- Diagnoses problems and repairs engines.
- Uses tools to keep vehicles working smoothly.
- Artist
- Creates paintings, drawings, or sculptures.
- Uses imagination to make art.
- Exhibits artwork in galleries or sells it.
- Construction Worker
- Builds houses, offices, or roads.
- Uses tools like hammers and drills.
- Works with a team to finish building projects.
- Scientist
- Conducts experiments and makes discoveries.
- Studies plants, animals, or chemicals.
- Writes reports on findings to share with others.
- Veterinarian
- Takes care of sick or injured animals.
- Examines pets and gives them medicine.
- Performs surgeries on animals when needed.
- Journalist
- Writes news articles or reports for TV or newspapers.
- Interviews people to get information.
- Travels to places to report on events happening in the world.
- Actor/Actress
- Performs in movies, TV shows, or on stage.
- Memorizes scripts and acts out scenes.
- Works with directors to create a good performance.
- Baker
- Bakes bread, cakes, and pastries.
- Follows recipes and uses ovens and mixers.
- Decorates cakes and keeps the bakery clean.
- Dentist
- Takes care of people's teeth and gums.
- Cleans and fixes teeth.
- Helps people have healthy smiles.
- Plumber
- Fixes pipes and water systems.
- Repairs sinks, toilets, and bathtubs.
- Makes sure water flows properly in homes and buildings.
- Musician
- Plays instruments or sings.
- Performs music at concerts or records in a studio.
- Practices regularly to improve skills.
- Hairdresser
- Cuts, colors, and styles people's hair.
- Uses scissors, combs, and hair products.
- Talks to clients to understand what hairstyle they want.
- Flight Attendant
- Helps passengers on airplanes feel comfortable.
- Serves food and drinks during flights.
- Explains safety rules and assists in emergencies.
- Mail Carrier
- Delivers letters and packages to homes and businesses.
- Walks or drives a mail truck to different locations.
- Sorts mail and makes sure it goes to the right address.
- Architect
- Designs buildings and homes.
- Creates plans and blueprints for construction.
- Works with builders to make sure the design is followed.
- Software Developer
- Writes code to create computer programs or apps.
- Solves problems and tests software for bugs.
- Works with a team to build new technology.