Employees talk about their jobs: Business English A2

4 A2 Business exercises on “Employees talk about their jobs”, with answers. Complete each task and check it straight away. Free, no account needed.

SkillBusiness
LevelA2 Elementary
Exercises4
Gaps12
Topic11 of 32

Before you start. 4 exercises · 4 audio tracks · 2:56. Play each track, then do the tasks.

Exercise 1. Listen to João talking about his job.

Audio · 8 gaps
Audio
  • 1
    What did he study at university?
  • 2
    How does he feel about his job?
  • B. Listen again. Mark the boxes to show how João feels about each area of work.
LikesIsn’t very interested in
numbers
solving problems
being creative
accounting

Exercise 2. Listen to Leila talking about her job. What did she like about her last job?

Audio · 4 gaps
Audio
  • B. Listen again. Complete the notes using the words and phrases in the box. Two are not used.
  • Communication
  • Good = no one (1) me
  • Bad = no one (2) me
  • Creativity
  • Good = it’s easy to (3)
  • Bad = can’t (4)
bothers     concentrate     leave work on time     listens to     share ideas     talks to

0 of 4 answered

Exercise 3. Listen to Natalya talking about her job. Is she happy in her work?

Audio
Audio
  • B. Listen again. Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.
  • 1
    Natalya thinks it’s quite easy / difficult to run a small company.
  • 2
    She thinks João and Leila want to leave the company / are not really happy.
  • 3
    She most enjoys making a great product / managing the business.

Exercise 4. Listen to Natalya talking about her good news. What does she plan to do now?

Audio
Audio

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How to Practice

  1. 1Read each question carefully
  2. 2Write your answer or select the correct option
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  4. 4Review any mistakes and try similar exercises
  5. 5Move to the next exercise when ready