IELTS Work Vocabulary : Useful words in IELTS Speaking
Occupation-Related Terms
- Engineer (n): A professional who designs, constructs, and maintains various structures, machines, or systems.
- Office Assistant (n): A person who provides administrative support in an office setting.
- Shop Assistant (n): A person who works in a retail store, assisting customers with purchases.
- Salesman (n): An individual who sells goods or services to customers.
- Bar Attendant (n): A server working in a bar, providing drinks and service to patrons.
- Waiter (n): A male server in a restaurant or dining establishment.
- Waitress (n): A female server in a restaurant or dining establishment.
- Reporter (n): A journalist who investigates and reports news stories.
- Carpenter (n): A craftsman who works with wood, often in construction or renovation.
- Temporary Job (n): A job that is not intended to last for a long duration, often for a specific project or period.
- Vacation Job (n): A job taken during a vacation period, often for students or temporary workers.
- Part-time Job (n): Employment that usually requires less than 35 hours per week.
- Cleaner (n): A person responsible for cleaning buildings, rooms, or public areas.
- Environmental Engineer (n): A professional who applies engineering principles to protect the environment.
- Sales Representative (n): A person who represents a company in sales activities and maintains customer relations.
- Railway Worker (n): An individual who works on a railway, in roles such as track maintenance or operation of trains.
- Therapist (n): A professional who provides therapy for physical or psychological issues.
- Freelance Worker (n): A self-employed individual who offers services to clients on a contractual basis.
- Technician (n): A professional who applies technical knowledge in practical tasks.
- Technical (adj): Relating to the practical application of a specialized subject or field.
- Technology (n): The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.
Welfare-Related Terms
- Welfare (n): Aid or support provided to those in need, often by the government or charitable organizations.
- Stimulation (n): The act of stimulating or the state of being stimulated.
Work Condition-Related Terms
- Starting Salary (n): The initial salary offered for a new job.
- Working Hours (n): The hours during which employees are required to work.
- Flexible (adj): Capable of being modified or adjusted to suit a particular purpose or situation.
- Workload (n): The amount of work assigned or to be done.
- Training (n): The process of teaching a person or group either through classroom or practical experience.
- Trainee (n): A person who is receiving or undergoing training.
- Vocational Training (n): Education and training in skills and knowledge for a specific job or occupation.
- Training Session (n): A period of time dedicated to training or instruction.
- Income (n): Money received, typically on a regular basis, for work or through investments.
- Wage (n): Payment made to an employee based on an hourly, daily, or weekly rate.
- Salary (n): Regular payment made by an employer to an employee, typically on a monthly or biweekly basis.
- Pay (v): The act of giving money in exchange for goods or services.
- Taxation (n): The system of taxing, or the money paid, to a government.
Food-Related Terms
- Salad (n): A dish consisting of a mixture of small pieces of food, usually including vegetables.
- Curry (n): A dish with a sauce based on spices, often including meat and vegetables.
- Instant Coffee (n): Coffee that can be prepared by adding hot water to instant coffee granules.
- Dessert (n): A sweet course eaten at the end of a meal.
- Hamburger (n): A sandwich consisting of a patty of ground meat, usually beef, placed inside a sliced bread roll.
- Veggie Burger (n): A vegetarian alternative to a traditional hamburger, made with vegetables or other non-meat ingredients.
- Chip (n): A snack food made from potatoes that have been cut into thin strips and fried.
- Biscuits (n): Small baked goods that are usually soft and flaky.
- Chocolate Bar (n): A rectangular piece of sweet chocolate confectionery.
- Hot Meal (n): A meal that is served hot, typically consisting of cooked food.
- Take-Away (n): Food prepared in a restaurant or shop to be eaten elsewhere.
- Protein (n): Any of a group of large, high molecular weight compounds made up of one or more long chains of amino acids.
Work Scenario-Related Terms
- Office Staff (n): Employees who work in an office environment.
- Secretary (n): A person employed in an office to assist with administrative work.
- Editor (n): A person who prepares and revises written material for publication.
- Translator (n): A person who translates written, spoken, or signed language.
- Lawyer (n): A professional who practices law, often advising and representing clients in a court of law.
- Dentist (n): A professional who specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity.
- Receptionist (n): A person employed to receive and direct visitors or patients in an office or institution.
- Designer (n): A person who creates designs for various applications such as graphics, fashion, or products.
- Accountant (n): A professional who engages in the measurement, disclosure, and interpretation of financial information.
Additional Terms
- Bonus (n): An extra payment or reward, typically given to employees.
- Pension (n): A regular sum paid in addition to a wage, typically to someone retired after a long period of employment.
- Insurance (n): A means of protection from financial loss.
- Holiday (n): A day or period of celebration or commemoration.
- Vacation with Pay (n): Time off from work with continued salary.
- Unpaid Leave (n): Time off from work without pay.
- Requirement (n): A needed or obligatory condition or qualification.
- Educational Background (n): The history of a person's learning and education.
- Degree (n): A level or extent of qualification, achievement, or quality.
- Certificate (n): A document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts.
- Diploma (n): A certificate awarded on completing an educational course.
- Experience (n): Practical contact with and observation of facts or events.
- Prime Motivation (n): The main driving force or reason for doing something.
- Workload (n): The amount of work assigned or to be done.
