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Work & Career

A2 → C1

From describing your job to discussing career philosophy.

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30 prompts

Work

What do you do for work? How long are your hours? Do you enjoy your work? Intermediate to advanced: What does your typical workday look like? Why did you choose the job you have?

59 responses
Work
Elementary

What is your field of study/profession? Why did you choose it?

3 responses
WorkMemories

What did you want to grow up to be when you were a child?

70 responses
Goals
Elementary

What are the things you want to do/achieve this year? AKA your "this year's bucket list"

11 responses
WorkMemories
Elementary

What was your favorite class in school, and why? What was your least favorite class in school, and why?

7 responses
Work
Intermediate

Describe a job you hated and why.

5 responses
Work
Intermediate

What factors are important to you when choosing a career or job?

5 responses
TravelWork
Intermediate

Would you move to another country or city to get better paid?

13 responses
OpinionMoney
Intermediate

Is it important to save money? Why or why not?

3 responses
WorkOpinion
Intermediate

What's the school system like in your country? What are some benefits and drawbacks of it? How would you improve it?

8 responses
WorkMemories
Intermediate

What was the worst job you ever had? Did you have to wear a uniform? Describe what your dutied were there and what you looked like as you were working there.

3 responses
OpinionMoney
Intermediate

Can money buy happiness?

8 responses
Work
Intermediate

What rules must you follow at your school/job?

3 responses
WorkTechnology
Intermediate

What role does AI serve in your life? For those that are employed, what role does AI serve in your industry?

3 responses
WorkImagination
Intermediate

If work was reduced to 25 hours a week, what would you do with your free time?

1 response
WorkImagination
Upper-Intermediate

If you could go back and choose a different career, what would you choose? Why?

2 responses
WorkOpinion
Upper-Intermediate

Would you quit your job if your values did not match your employer’s?

1 response
WorkOpinion
Upper-Intermediate

Do you value university education? Why or why not?

4 responses
WorkOpinion
Upper-Intermediate

Is hard work or luck a more contributing factor of success? Why? Can you show any examples of this in your or someone else's life?

4 responses
TechnologyOpinion
Upper-Intermediate

What is your stance on the introduction of AI into classrooms? Why?

3 responses
TechnologyOpinion
Upper-Intermediate

How young is too young to use social media?

3 responses
WorkMemories
Upper-Intermediate

Tell us about a time when you tried something (like an exam, or a job application etc.) twice and both times you failed. How did you bounce back from that experience??

2 responses
WorkOpinion

Some people think job satisfaction is more important than job security, while others think it is important to find a permanent job. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2 responses
Work
Advanced

You want to ask your boss for a raise. How would you address the issue?

0 responses
Work
Advanced

After investing a couple of years you realise you don't really like the subject in which you are graduating. You are passionate about other things (e.g. foreign languages or a different language). What would you do?

4 responses
Opinion
Advanced

Should advertising targeted towards children younger than 12 years old be banned?

5 responses
WorkImagination
Advanced

Write a note to the candidate who just got your job, telling them why it's the worst job in the world and they shouldn't ever consider taking it. #642things

2 responses
Work
Advanced

What is the weirdest situation you had on a job interview (e.g.: a group dynamic, a strange question, the interviewer not showing up or calling you all the time by a different name...)?

1 response
WorkGoals
Advanced

Describe your dream job in detail. What would your daily tasks be? Why does this role appeal to you?

1 response
Work
Advanced

What kind of work environment do you thrive in? How does the environment affect your productivity and happiness?

0 responses