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ESL Jobs and Occupations

Doctor, pilot, chef, farmer, plumber: job words for English learners with what each person does.

  • 🎓 Grades 2–6
  • 💬 ESL
  • ❓ 28 questions
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  1. teacher

    Works at a school and helps children learn

  2. doctor

    Helps sick people get better

  3. nurse

    Works in a hospital and cares for patients

  4. dentist

    Takes care of your teeth

  5. firefighter

    Puts out fires

  6. pilot

    Flies airplanes

  7. chef

    Cooks food in a restaurant

  8. farmer

    Grows food and raises animals

  9. baker

    Makes bread and cakes

  10. vet

    A doctor for animals

  11. mechanic

    Fixes cars

  12. builder

    Makes houses and other buildings

  13. artist

    Paints or draws pictures

  14. singer

    Sings songs for people

  15. dancer

    Moves to music on stage

  16. driver

    Drives a bus, taxi or truck

  17. waiter

    Brings food to your table in a restaurant

  18. cashier

    Takes your money at a store

  19. librarian

    Works in a library and helps you find books

  20. scientist

    Does experiments to learn about the world

  21. astronaut

    Travels into space

  22. engineer

    Designs machines, bridges and buildings

  23. plumber

    Fixes water pipes and sinks

  24. carpenter

    Makes things out of wood

  25. photographer

    Takes pictures with a camera

  26. lifeguard

    Keeps swimmers safe at the pool or beach

  27. reporter

    Writes or tells the news

  28. hairdresser

    Cuts and styles hair

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