Talking about Jobs Conversation Practice

Practice advanced Business English with our job-related conversation video.

This video is designed to help you engage in job-related conversations at a C1 level. You'll practice answering three advanced questions to boost your fluency and confidence in professional settings.

Here's how the conversation practice works:

Blue: Who in your family or among your friends has the most interesting job?
Red: My uncle George is a firefighter, it must be so fascinating saving lives on a daily basis.

This question helps you describe interesting jobs and discuss why they are captivating.

Blue: Do you know anyone that was fired from a job? What were the circumstances?
Red: My aunt was fired last month due to global changes within the company.

Here, you practice explaining the circumstances surrounding job terminations, a common topic in business discussions.

Blue: Do you know any workaholics? What makes them work so much?
Red: My dad operates that way, I believe it is simply a decision to strive for corporate success.

This question allows you to explore the motivations behind a strong work ethic and dedication.

By practicing these questions and responses, you will enhance your ability to communicate effectively about jobs and careers. Watch the video, follow along and improve your conversational skills in Business English.