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[A1 Level] Basic Occupations – English vocabulary

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30 English words with meanings: teacher, doctor, nurse, student, farmer… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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Word list

  1. teacher /'ti:.tʃər/ (noun) — a person who teaches
    Example: My teacher helps me learn English.
    Synonyms: educator, instructor
  2. doctor /'dɒk.tər/ (noun) — a person who treats sick people
    Example: The doctor works at the hospital.
    Synonyms: physician, medic
  3. nurse /nɜ:s/ (noun) — a person who helps doctors care for patients
    Example: The nurse takes care of patients.
    Synonyms: caregiver, attendant
  4. student /'stju:.dənt/ (noun) — a person who studies at school or university
    Example: The student studies hard every day.
    Synonyms: pupil, learner
  5. farmer /'fɑ:.mər/ (noun) — a person who grows crops or raises animals
    Example: The farmer works on the field.
    Synonyms: agriculturist, grower
  6. driver /'draɪ.vər/ (noun) — a person who drives a vehicle
    Example: The driver takes people to work.
    Synonyms: motorist, chauffeur
  7. cook /kʊk/ (noun) — a person who cooks food
    Example: The cook makes delicious food.
    Synonyms: chef, culinarian
  8. police officer /pə'li:s ,ɒf.ɪ.sər/ (noun) — a person who keeps people safe and enforces the law
    Example: The police officer helps keep the city safe.
    Synonyms: cop, law officer
  9. firefighter /'faɪə,faɪ.tər/ (noun) — a person who puts out fires
    Example: The firefighter stops the fire.
    Synonyms: fireman, rescuer
  10. engineer /,en.dʒɪ'nɪər/ (noun) — a person who designs and builds things
    Example: An engineer designs machines.
    Synonyms: designer, technician
  11. builder /'bɪl.dər/ (noun) — a person who builds houses or buildings
    Example: The builder constructs new houses.
    Synonyms: constructor, workman
  12. waiter /'weɪ.tər/ (noun) — a man who serves food or drinks
    Example: The waiter brings our food.
    Synonyms: server, attendant
  13. waitress /'weɪ.trəs/ (noun) — a woman who serves food or drinks
    Example: The waitress takes our order.
    Synonyms: server, attendant
  14. artist /'ɑ:.tɪst/ (noun) — a person who creates art or paintings
    Example: The artist paints beautiful pictures.
    Synonyms: painter, illustrator
  15. singer /'sɪŋ.ər/ (noun) — a person who sings
    Example: The singer sings on the stage.
    Synonyms: vocalist, performer
  16. actor /'æk.tər/ (noun) — a man who acts in movies or plays
    Example: The actor performs in movies.
    Synonyms: performer, artist
  17. actress /'æk.trəs/ (noun) — a woman who acts in movies or plays
    Example: The actress stars in a film.
    Synonyms: performer, entertainer
  18. pilot /'paɪ.lət/ (noun) — a person who flies an airplane
    Example: The pilot flies the airplane.
    Synonyms: aviator, airman
  19. shop assistant /'ʃɒp ə,sɪs.tənt/ (noun) — a person who sells products
    Example: The shop assistant helps customers.
    Synonyms: salesperson, clerk
  20. cleaner /'kli:.nər/ (noun) — a person who cleans places
    Example: The cleaner keeps the office tidy.
    Synonyms: janitor, housekeeper
  21. postman /'pəʊst.mən/ (noun) — a person who delivers mail
    Example: The postman delivers letters every morning.
    Synonyms: mailman, courier
  22. mechanic /mə'kæn.ɪk/ (noun) — a person who fixes cars
    Example: The mechanic fixes the car.
    Synonyms: technician, repairman
  23. carpenter /'kɑ:.pɪn.tər/ (noun) — a person who works with wood
    Example: The carpenter makes wooden furniture.
    Synonyms: woodworker, builder
  24. hairdresser /'heə,dres.ər/ (noun) — a person who cuts hair
    Example: The hairdresser cuts my hair.
    Synonyms: barber, stylist
  25. manager /'mæn.ɪ.dʒər/ (noun) — a person in charge
    Example: The manager leads the team.
    Synonyms: supervisor, director
  26. secretary /'sek.rə.tər.i/ (noun) — a person who helps with office work
    Example: The secretary answers the phone.
    Synonyms: assistant, clerk
  27. scientist /'saɪən.tɪst/ (noun) — a person who studies science
    Example: The scientist works in the lab.
    Synonyms: researcher, expert
  28. soldier /'səʊl.dʒər/ (noun) — a person in the army
    Example: The soldier protects the country.
    Synonyms: troop, military man
  29. businessman /'bɪz.nɪs.mən/ (noun) — a man who runs a business
    Example: The businessman runs a company.
    Synonyms: entrepreneur, trader
  30. businesswoman /'bɪz.nɪs,wʊm.ən/ (noun) — a woman who runs a business
    Example: The businesswoman manages a store.
    Synonyms: entrepreneur, executive

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