What are the most essential English phrases for travelers?
谈论职业 — Talking About Jobs
讨论工作、职业和职场话题 This scene includes 8 dialogue turns across 1 conversation path, helping you practice with 新认识的人.
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Talking About Work · 聊工作
basicSo, what do you do for a living?
那，你做什么工作？
I'm in marketing. I work for a tech company.
我做市场营销，在一家科技公司。
💡 'I'm in + 行业' 是表达职业最常用的方式之一。
Oh, that sounds interesting! Do you like it?
哦，听起来很有意思！你喜欢吗？
Yeah, I really enjoy it. It's busy, but I like the creative side of things.
是的，我很喜欢。虽然很忙，但我喜欢创意的部分。
I know what you mean. I'm a graphic designer, so I'm all about the creative stuff too.
我理解你的意思。我是平面设计师，所以我也全是创意工作。
Nice! Do you work freelance or for a company?
不错！你是自由职业还是在公司上班？
I'm freelance right now. The hours are flexible, but finding clients can be tough sometimes.
我现在是自由职业。工作时间灵活，但有时找客户挺难的。
I bet. But it must be nice to be your own boss!
可以想象。但自己当老板肯定不错吧！
💡 'I bet' 表示 '我能想象/我敢说'，是一种表示理解的口语表达。
Key Phrases · 关键短语
what do you do for a living
你做什么工作/靠什么谋生
that sounds interesting
听起来很有意思
I know what you mean
我理解你的意思
graphic designer
平面设计师
all about
全是关于/专注于
freelance
自由职业
flexible
灵活的
tough
困难的
Cultural Notes · 文化注释
- •'I'm in + 行业' 是表达职业最常用的方式之一。
- •'I bet' 表示 '我能想象/我敢说'，是一种表示理解的口语表达。
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FAQ · 常见问题
What do you say when "talking about jobs" in English?
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