Easy English Podcast: Learn English Through Listening

Talking About Your Job in English: Vocabulary for Career, Pay, and Culture | Easy English Podcast

Easy English Podcast: Learn English Through Listening

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How do you talk about your occupation and ambition? This episode is essential for professional fluency! We teach you key vocabulary for discussing your responsibilities and future goals. Crucially, we dive into the cultural context- why the job question is so common in the US, and what the 'salary taboo' is in the UK and many countries. Learn the language of compensation to speak about your career with confidence!

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