Vocabulary in Practice
Build your first 300 English words one small unit at a time. Learn the words, then practise with instant feedback – following the topics in Vocabulary in Practice 1 (Cambridge University Press).
JobsVocabulary — words for jobs, careers, and occupations – 42 interactive questions
📖 Word Notes – Jobs
Learn the words first, then try the 6 exercises.
1 Tier 1 – The Concept & Nuance: Professions, Trades & The “A/An” Rule
In English, you must always use the indefinite article a / an before singular job titles. Different prepositions describe who you work for, what role you have, and where you work.
teacher 👨🏫 · professor
scientist 🔬 · journalist 📰
programmer / developer 💻
lawyer ⚖️ · accountant 📊
manager · businessman / woman
shop assistant · waiter / waitress
driver 🚗 · mechanic 🔧
chef / cook 👨🍳 · cleaner
💡 The Article Rule: Always say: “She is a doctor”, “He is an engineer” (NOT She is doctor).
2 Tier 2 – Essential Prepositions with “Work”
| Work AS a/an + Job | Specifies your role: “She works as a nurse.” |
| Work FOR + Employer | Specifies the company: “He works for Apple / for a bank.” |
| Work IN + Place / Field | Specifies location/industry: “They work in a hospital / in IT.” |
3 Tier 3 – Top 3 Common Learner Pitfalls
– Rule: Always use a/an before singular job titles.
– Rule: Use work as, not work like, for someone’s actual profession.
– Rule: A cooker is the cooking appliance; a chef/cook is the professional human.
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Practice material based on the Vocabulary in Practice 1 syllabus (Cambridge University Press). Original interactive practice by All English 4U.