Explaining My Job and Daily Tasks in English Building confidence in professional communication
Lesson Objectives Describe your job and daily responsibilities clearly. Use natural phrases to explain tasks and routines. Speak with more confidence during meetings.
Warm-Up – Small Talk at Work Practice small talk before meetings: - How was your day at work? - What kind of projects are you handling right now? - How do you usually start your day? Tip: Keep answers short and friendly.
Useful Phrases for Describing Work I'm responsible for… My main task is to… I usually deal with… A typical day for me involves… I collaborate with… Example: "I’m responsible for creating daily production schedules and monitoring deadlines."
Vocabulary You Can Use production – making goods or materials schedule – a plan for when things happen deadline – the final time something must be done coordinate – organize people or tasks together supplier – a company that provides materials implement – put a plan into action monitor – check progress regularly report – give updates about progress
Guided Practice – Talking About Your Job Describe your workday using the prompts below: - What are your main responsibilities? - Who do you usually work with? - What tools or systems do you use? - What part of your job do you find most challenging?
Pair Activity – Workplace Conversation Illustration: Two people talking in a meeting room. Dialogue Example: A: What’s your main responsibility in the project? B: I plan the production schedule and make sure deadlines are met. Your Turn! Practice with your partner or aloud.
Role-Play – Explaining a New Program Scenario: You are introducing a new planning system to your coworker. Use linking words: First, we check the data… Then, we update the schedule… After that, we review the results… Finally, we report to the manager. Goal: Speak clearly and confidently.
Mini Presentation – A Day in My Work Life Prepare a short talk (1–2 minutes): - Job title and main tasks - Daily routine - Biggest challenge and solution Example: “I work as a production planner. Every morning, I review production data and adjust schedules. The hardest part is coordinating with suppliers, but I always stay organized.”
Reflection and Homework Reflect: - What new words did you learn today? - Which expressions were most useful? - Where do you still need practice? Homework: Write a short paragraph (5–6 sentences) describing your daily work tasks.