How to talk about your job in English, with examples
"So, what do you do?" is the most common question in adult conversation, and most learners answer with a job title and a full stop — "I'm an accountant." — which kills the conversation. A good answer takes 15 seconds and gives the other person something to ask about.
The pattern: role + place + what it actually involves + one human detail. "I'm an accountant at a logistics company — I mostly handle the monthly reporting and, lately, a big software migration, which is keeping me busy." Useful phrases: "I work in [field]", "I work for [company]", "I'm in charge of…", "I mainly…", "a big part of my job is…", "lately I've been working on…". For the follow-up: "What's the best part?" → "Honestly, it's…"; "Is it stressful?" → "It can be, especially when…".
Say your version out loud, several times, until it comes out without thinking — that's the whole difference between knowing the phrases and using them. Airi will ask you the question, respond like a person at a party or an interview, and fix small mistakes as you go. Free to start.
A quick example with Airi
How to get the most from it
Role + place + what you do
Give three pieces, not one. It keeps the conversation alive.
Add one human detail
"…which is keeping me busy" or "…and I love it" makes you a person, not a title.
Prepare the follow-ups
"Best part?", "Stressful?", "How did you get into it?" — rehearse them with Airi.
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