Words to describe a person at work

Here are 6 useful words to describe a person, all at level B1. Each word has an easy meaning, an example from real life and a word like it. Then play the game, and the words come back on word cards.

responsible experienced organized reliable confident ambitious

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Responsible

Meaning: You do what you should do, and people can trust you.

"He checks the car seat twice before he drives. He is responsible."

In other words: can be trusted with a job

Experienced

Meaning: You have done a job for a long time, so you know it well.

"Our pilot has flown planes for 25 years. She is very experienced."

In other words: has done it for years

Organized

Meaning: You plan things well and keep everything in order.

"Her calendar, her desk and her emails are always in order. She is organized."

In other words: good at planning

Reliable

Meaning: People can trust you to do what you promise.

"Ask Maria to help. She always does what she says. She is reliable."

In other words: does what they promise

Confident

Meaning: You believe you can do it well.

"She spoke to 200 people with a big smile. She was confident."

In other words: sure of yourself

Ambitious

Meaning: You really want to do well and get to the top.

"He takes night classes because he wants to be a manager. He is ambitious."

In other words: wants to get to the top

How to remember these words

Say each word out loud with its example. Then use it about someone you know: "My sister is responsible." In the game, every word comes back later in a new task, so you see it more than once.

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