Business English 

Explaining Your Job & Experience

Focus: describing your role, responsibilities, and past experience clearly and naturally

Goal: by the end of this lesson, participants will be able to explain what they do, talk about their background, and describe their experience in a professional way.

1. Vocabulary Review (from previous lesson)

1. I spoke to a ______ about the project. 

2. I recently changed my ______ in the company. 

3. She works in the HR ______. 

4. He has a technical ______. 

5. She has a lot of ______ in sales. 

2. Useful Phrases (Explaining Your Job)

I’m responsible for ___
Example: I’m responsible for managing client accounts.

I mainly work on ___
Example: I mainly work on internal projects.

My role involves ___
Example: My role involves working with different teams.

3. Natural Reactions (More Native-Like)

That sounds like a lot to handle.
Example: That sounds like a lot to handle — how do you manage it?

That must be interesting.
Example: That must be interesting — what do you enjoy most about it?

That sounds quite challenging.
Example: That sounds quite challenging — what’s the most difficult part?

4. Roleplay (Real Situation)

Scenario: Introducing Your Job to a Colleague

Person A: Hi, what do you do exactly?

Person B: (Explain your role)

Person A: And what does your role involve?

Person B: (Give more details)

Person A: That sounds interesting. How did you get into that?

Person B: (Talk about your background)

Person A: That sounds quite challenging.

Person B: (Ask a question back)

Continue naturally for 2–3 minutes, then switch roles.

Vocabulary (B2 Level)

5. Discussion Questions

1. How would you explain your job to someone outside your company?

2. What are the main responsibilities in your role?

3. What part of your job do you find most interesting or challenging?

4. How did you get into your current role?

5. What skills are important for your job?

6. How has your role changed over time?

7. What would you like to do next in your career?

6. Example Answers

1. I usually say, 'I’m responsible for managing projects and working with clients.'

2. My main responsibilities include communication and organization.

3. The most interesting part is working with different teams.

4. I got into this role after gaining experience in a similar position.

5. Communication and problem-solving skills are very important.

6. My role has become more complex over time.

7. I would like to take on more responsibility in the future.