Understanding Work-Related Phrases

Ceema's lesson teaches how to answer the question 'What do you do?' by using different sentence structures like 'I work at', 'I work for', 'I work in', 'I work on', and 'I work with'. It covers how to describe your job, workplace, or profession, and provides alternative responses for those who are unemployed or self-employed.

What is the main purpose of asking 'What do you do?'

• To know about someone's hobbies

• To find out someone's favorite color

• To learn about someone's family

• To understand someone's job or profession

When should you use 'I work at'?

• When talking about your colleagues

• When describing your work environment

• When stating the name of the company

• When mentioning the type of work you do

Which phrase would you use to describe working in a specific location like a school or office?

• I work at

• I work for

• I work in

• I work with

How would you describe working in a specific department?

• I work with the HR department

• I work at the HR department

• I work in the HR department

• I work for the HR department

Which phrase is appropriate for describing your area of expertise?

• I work with consulting

• I work for consulting

• I work at consulting

• I work in consulting

If you work directly for a famous person, which phrase would you use?

• I work at Tom Cruise

• I work in Tom Cruise

• I work for Tom Cruise

• I work with Tom Cruise

What does 'I work with' typically refer to?

• The company you work for

• The objects or people you work with

• The department you work in

• The location of your work

How would you describe working with computers in an office?

• I work in computers

• I work at computers

• I work with computers

• I work for computers

If you are currently not employed, how can you respond to 'What do you do?'

• I work at a company

• I am between jobs

• I work with children

• I am self-employed

What is a suitable response if you own your own business?

• I work at a small business

• I am self-employed

• I work in a small business

• I work for a small business