A1 Jobs Vocabulary: Learn English Words for Professions

Raúl Maguiña

Fundador de Langcom | Examinador de Cambridge y del SIELE

julio 18, 2026

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Learning English words for jobs helps you talk about what people do every day and understand others when they speak about their work. In this lesson, you will learn eight common job names like doctor, nurse, chef, cook, vet, farmer, zoo keeper, y carer. Knowing these words is very important for simple conversations and for describing people’s professions. For example, you can ask someone “What is your job?” o “What do you do?” and answer with “I am a doctor.” This lesson will teach you these useful job words and show you how to use them correctly in sentences. You will also learn the small but important difference between similar jobs, like chef y cook. Start building your vocabulary today to describe different professions and improve your English communication.

What Are Some Common Job Names?

Many people have different jobs. Learning the names of these jobs helps you talk about what people do for work. Here are some important job words for A1 English learners:

  • A doctor helps sick people get better. They work in hospitals or clinics.
  • A nurse helps doctors and takes care of patients. They also work in hospitals.
  • A vet helps sick animals. They work at an animal hospital or clinic.
  • A farmer grows food or raises animals on a farm.
  • A chef cooks food in a restaurant or hotel. They are often the head cook.
  • A cook prepares food, often in a home or a smaller restaurant.
  • A zoo keeper takes care of animals at a zoo.
  • A carer helps people who are old, sick, or have disabilities. They might help at home or in a special center.

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How Do We Talk About Jobs in English?

When you want to ask about someone’s job, you can use simple questions. When you answer, remember to use ‘a’ or ‘an’ before the job title.

Asking About Jobs:

  • What do you do?
  • What is your job?
  • What does he do?
  • What is her job?

Answering About Jobs:

Always use ‘a’ or ‘an’ before the job name. ‘A’ is for words starting with a consonant sound, and ‘an’ is for words starting with a vowel sound.

  • I am a doctor.
  • She is a nurse.
  • He is a chef.
  • They are farmers. (No ‘a’ for plural)
  • He is a zoo keeper.
  • She is a carer.
  • I am a vet.
Common Jobs and What They Do
Job What They Do
Doctor Helps sick people.
Nurse Helps doctors and cares for patients.
Vet Helps sick animals.
Farmer Grows food or raises animals.
Chef Cooks professionally in a restaurant.
Cook Prepares food, often at home or in a small eatery.
Zoo Keeper Takes care of animals at a zoo.
Carer Helps people who need support (e.g., elderly, sick).

Ejemplos

  • My sister is a nurse at the local hospital.
  • The vet gave my dog some medicine.
  • He wants to be a farmer when he grows up.
  • The chef prepared a delicious meal for us.
  • My grandmother has a wonderful carer who visits her every day.
  • A zoo keeper feeds the lions and tigers.
  • She is a doctor and works very hard.
  • My father is a good cook at home.

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Errores habituales de los hispanohablantes

Spanish speakers sometimes make two common mistakes when talking about jobs:

  • Missing ‘a’ or ‘an’: In Spanish, you might say “Soy médico.” But in English, you must say “I am a doctor.” o “She is a nurse.” Always use ‘a’ or ‘an’ before a singular job title.
  • Chef vs. Cook: Both prepare food, but a chef is usually a professional, often in charge of a kitchen in a restaurant. A cook can be anyone who prepares food, including at home. For example, “My mother is a great cook.” pero “Gordon Ramsay is a famous chef.”

Preguntas más frecuentes

Why is it important to learn job words?

Learning job words helps you describe what people do. It makes conversations easier and helps you understand more about the world around you. It’s basic vocabulary for daily life.

How do I ask someone about their job?

You can ask “What do you do?” o “What is your job?” Both are common and polite ways to ask.

What is the difference between a ‘chef’ and a ‘cook’?

A chef is a professional who works in a restaurant or hotel kitchen, often managing others. A cook is someone who prepares food, which can be a professional or someone cooking at home. For example, “My father is a good cook.” y “The restaurant hired a new chef.”

What does a ‘vet’ do?

A vet is a doctor for animals. They help sick or injured pets and farm animals get healthy again. The full word is veterinarian.

Sobre el autor: Raúl Maguiña

Raúl Maguiña es el director de la Asociación Educativa Langcom, un centro autorizado de preparación para el examen Cambridge English en EE.UU.. Con más de una década de experiencia en la enseñanza de idiomas y la certificación internacional, ha ayudado a miles de estudiantes, profesores e instituciones educativas de 25 países a conseguir las certificaciones de inglés de Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL y Michigan.

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