A1 English Listening Practice - Jobs

Summary

In this English listening practice video, the speaker discusses different types of jobs, focusing on part-time and full-time work. They share personal experiences, such as working part-time in retail and university dining services, and explain the general work schedules in the US, including the standard 9-5 routine. The speaker highlights the importance of college degrees for some full-time jobs but also emphasizes that good-paying jobs exist for those without degrees. Viewers are encouraged to share their own job experiences and to subscribe for more English lessons.

Takeaways

• 😀 Part-time jobs involve working fewer hours, and many students take them up to earn money while studying.
• 😀 Common part-time jobs for teenagers include working at clothing stores or fast-food restaurants like McDonald's.
• 😀 The speaker had part-time jobs in the past, including working at a clothing store, a restaurant, and a university dining hall.
• 😀 Full-time jobs in the U.S. typically involve working 40 or more hours per week, with some people working up to 60 hours.
• 😀 A college degree is required for some full-time jobs, but there are also many opportunities for those without a degree.
• 😀 Jobs in industries like finance, marketing, medicine, IT, and education are common in the U.S., with high salaries.
• 😀 Some high-paying jobs that don't require a degree include electricians, plumbers, and truck drivers.
• 😀 Life in the U.S. is expensive, so despite high salaries, many people face high costs of living.
• 😀 The typical work schedule for full-time jobs is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., but some people start earlier or finish later.
• 😀 The speaker prefers starting work early at 7:30 a.m. and finishing by 4:30 p.m., while others may have different schedules.
• 😀 Most people work Monday to Friday and have weekends off, though the speaker works on Saturdays in the morning and enjoys Sundays off.

Q & A

What is the topic of the video?

The video is about jobs, including part-time and full-time jobs, and the speaker's personal experiences with both.

What is a part-time job?

A part-time job is a job where you work fewer hours compared to a full-time job. People, especially students, often have part-time jobs while studying.

What types of part-time jobs did the speaker have when they were younger?

The speaker worked part-time at a clothing store, a restaurant, and at their university.

At what age did the speaker get their first job?

The speaker got their first job when they were 17 years old, during their last year of high school.

What was the speaker's first job, and did they like it?

The speaker's first job was at a clothing store called Hollister. They didn’t like the job but enjoyed earning money.

What is a dining hall at a university?

A dining hall is a place on a university campus where students eat.

What roles did the speaker have at the university dining hall?

The speaker worked as a cook and a dishwasher at the university dining hall. They preferred cooking over dishwashing.

What is a full-time job in the U.S. typically like?

A full-time job in the U.S. usually involves working 40 hours a week or more, with a schedule from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some people may work longer hours, and some jobs require a college degree while others do not.

What are some industries where people can work in the U.S. without a college degree?

Some industries where people can work without a degree include being an electrician, plumber, truck driver, and other similar jobs. These jobs can pay well.

What is the normal work schedule in the U.S.?

The normal work schedule for full-time jobs in the U.S. is from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., though some people start earlier, like at 8:00 a.m., or work later, like at 6:00 p.m.

What is the speaker's work schedule?

The speaker starts work at 7:30 a.m. and finishes early at 4:30 p.m.

How does the speaker feel about their work schedule?

The speaker prefers starting work early and finishing early.

Does the speaker work on weekends?

The speaker works in the morning on Saturdays but has Sundays off and never works on Sundays.