Boost your career chats with essential words, phrases, and discussion questions!
1. Professions & Roles
Expand your vocabulary beyond "doctor" or "teacher":
Field -------Examples
Tech - Software developer, Data scientist, UX designer
Creative - Graphic designer, Content creator, Art director
Business - Marketing manager, Financial analyst, HR specialist
Emerging - Sustainability officer, AI ethicist, Remote work consultant
💎Useful Phrases:
"She works in digital marketing."
"He’s a freelance writer."
"I’m aiming for a leadership role."
2. Skills: Hard vs. Soft
💡Hard Skills (Technical):
Coding, Financial modeling, SEO optimization, Data visualization, Bilingual translation
💡Soft Skills (Interpersonal):
Problem-solving, Adaptability, Team collaboration, Time management, Conflict resolution
💎Discussion Tip:
"Which skills are most valuable in your industry? Hard skills or soft skills?"
3. Qualities & Traits
Describe professionals with precision:
Positive Traits- Negative Traits:
✅Resourceful❌Inflexible
✅Detail-oriented❌Disorganized
✅Proactive❌Micromanaging
✅Innovative❌Resistance to change
💎Phrases for Praise/Criticism:
"Our manager is incredibly approachable."
"He needs to work on his delegation skills."
4. Idioms & Expressions
Sound natural in conversations:
"She wears many hats." (= Has multiple roles)
"He’s a team player." (= Collaborates well)
"That project fell through." (= Failed to happen)
"I’ll take the lead on this." (= Assume responsibility)
5. Discussion Questions
Spark lively debates:
"Which profession will disappear in 10 years? Which will boom?"
"Is ‘work-life balance’ more important than a high salary? Why?"
"What’s the most underrated skill in today’s job market?"
"Describe your dream job using 3 adjectives."
6. Role-Play Scenario
Situation: Job Interview for a "Project Manager" role.
Student A: Interviewer (Ask about skills/experience)
Student B: Candidate (Use words like organized, deadline-driven, risk management)
Final Tip:
"Record yourself answering ‘What do you do?’ using 3 new vocabulary words. Replay and refine!"
Vocabulary Cheat Sheet: Download Here (Official Cambridge List)
Now it’s your turn! 💬
"Which profession do you find most fascinating? Share one skill it requires!"
Let the conversations begin! 🚀