Jobs (A1 Vocabulary)

These people keep us safe and well. A doctor helps sick people, a firefighter stops fires, and a police officer keeps the town safe.

Jobs that help people

• doctor /ˈdɑːk.tɚ/ — a kind doctor
• firefighter /ˈfaɪɚˌfaɪ.tɚ/ — a brave firefighter
• police officer /pəˈliːs ˌɑː.fɪ.sɚ/ — a police officer
• Try it: Choose the word: (doctor / chef / pilot) Answer: doctor — This is a doctor.

At school and with food

A teacher helps you learn at school, a chef cooks food in a restaurant, and a farmer grows food on a farm.

• teacher /ˈtiː.tʃɚ/ — my English teacher
• chef /ʃɛf/ — a busy chef
• farmer /ˈfɑːr.mɚ/ — a busy farmer
• Try it: Choose the word: (chef / teacher / builder) Answer: chef — This is a chef.

More jobs

A pilot flies a plane, a builder builds houses, a hairdresser cuts hair, and a lawyer helps people with the law.

• pilot /ˈpaɪ.lət/ — an airplane pilot
• builder /ˈbɪl.dɚ/ — a strong builder
• hairdresser /ˈhɛrˌdrɛs.ɚ/ — a friendly hairdresser
• lawyer /ˈlɔː.jɚ/ — a smart lawyer
• Try it: Choose the word: (pilot / farmer / hairdresser) Answer: pilot — This is a pilot.