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.