Talking About Your Job or Studies

Learn the key phrases for talking about your job or studies in English. Simple sentences and a short dialogue for A1 beginners.

  • المسار: اللغة الإنجليزية
  • القسم: المحادثة
  • المستوى: A1
  • وقت القراءة: 2 دقيقة
  • آخر تحديث: 20 أغسطس 2026

What Do You Do? One of the first questions people ask when they meet you is: "What do you do?" This means: do you work? Do you study? Knowing how to answer this question makes you sound natural and confident in English. When talking about your job, you use the verb "work" . When talking about your studies, you use the verb "study" . Both verbs follow the same simple pattern: I + verb + place or subject. Key Phrases "I work as a [job]." — Use this to say your job title. Example: I work as a nurse. "I work at / in [place]." — Use this to say where you work. Example: I work at a hospital. "I stu…

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How do I say my job in English if I don't know the word?
You can describe what you do. For example: "I work with computers" or "I work in a shop." Simple descriptions are perfectly fine.
What is the difference between 'I work at' and 'I work in'?
Use 'at' for a specific place like a company or school (e.g. I work at Google). Use 'in' for a general field or area (e.g. I work in education).
Can I say 'I am engineer' without 'a'?
No. In English you must say 'I am AN engineer' — you always need the article 'a' or 'an' before a job title.
How do I ask someone about their studies politely?
You can ask 'What do you study?' or 'Where do you study?' Both are simple, polite, and very natural.