After some verbs we use to + base verb: want to, need to, hope to, plan to, decide to, learn to, would like to. I want to learn English. She decided to change her job. We plan to travel next year.

Negative: don’t / doesn’t want to; decided not to + verb: He decided not to go. Questions: What do you want to do? Where do you plan to work?

To say what you do: I’m a teacher. I work as a translator. I work in a school / at a bank / for a big company. We use “work” for the job and “job” for the noun: I have a good job.

Questions: What do you do? Where do you work? What does your job involve? How long have you worked there?

BECAUSE gives a reason: I study English because I need it for work. SO gives a result: I need English for work, so I study every day. TO + verb gives a purpose: I use a screen reader to read emails.

Notice: “because of” + noun: I stayed at home because of the rain.

• What do you do?
• Do you like your job?
• Where do you work?
• Do you work in a team or alone?
• What time do you start work?
• What was your first job?
• Do you have a good manager?
• Do you work from home?
• Do you like helping people?
• What job do you want to do?
• What was your dream job as a child?
• Is your job difficult?

• What does your job involve?
• Describe a typical day at work.
• What skills do you need for your job?
• What do you like about your work?
• Why did you choose your job?
• What job would you like to try?
• How do you speak to your manager?
• Tell me about a colleague you like.
• How do you manage stress at work?
• What do you plan to do in the next five years?
• What do you want to learn this year?
• What would you like to change in your job?

• Is it more important to enjoy your job or to earn a lot of money?
• Should everybody have the chance to work? Why?
• What can workplaces do to include people with different needs?
• How will jobs change in the future?
• Are skills more important than degrees? Explain.
• Is working from home better than working in an office?
• What makes a good boss?
• If you could have any job in the world, what would it be?

• What do you want to be in the future?
• Where do you want to work?
• Do you need to learn new skills?
• Do you hope to find a better job?
• Did you decide to change your job?
• What time do you finish work?
• Why do you want to work?
• Who helps you at work?
• Do you use English at work?
• Do you plan to study more?
• What do you do to relax after work?
• How many colleagues do you have?

• Do you think everyone should work?
• Would you rather work in an office or at home?
• What if you could work only three days a week?
• Is it good to change jobs often?
• Which is better: a high salary or a nice team?
• Would you like to have your own business?
• Do you think robots will take our jobs?
• What advice would you give to someone who is looking for a job?

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