We will conclude our set of lessons on the world of work with professional fields and job titles. Of course, there are too many jobs to cover all of them, but we can look at some common ones mentioned on Yabla.

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Some important professional fields are healthcare, social services, and education.

One by one... they step forward: a nurse, a teacher, a homemaker.

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My dentist is gonna look at my teeth.

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Another area is what we call STEM in English, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. 

"Architect." Architects design buildings.

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And this person is called a "swimming pool service technician."

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André Borschberg, engineer, entrepreneur, and professional pilot.

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Then there are jobs in the fields of law, administration, and public safety.

Imagine you're a police officer or a firefighter heading toward the World Trade Center the morning of September the eleventh.

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I used to be a lawyer.

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Other people work in business and sales, or they practice crafts or trades.

Are you a salesperson?

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Edward, I think we need a plumber immediately!

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A professional house painter painted my house.

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How about working as a lifestyle photographer with “Time Out” magazine?

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Further Learning
Look up any words you don't know in their respective video on Yabla English. Also, see if you can find the English words for your friends' and family members' professions. 

In our last lesson, we looked at words that are used to talk about jobs and working. Let's now have a look at how companies are structured and review words that are regularly used in business English. 

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Generally, companies and institutions have different "departments." For example, an IT department—short for "information technology"—handles any responsibilities related to computers and networks. The person in charge of a department can be referred to as a "department head," but also a "director" or "manager."

This is Jonathan from human resources at Phonez and More.

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We've taken the time to interview quite a few people for the position in the marketing department.

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Well, we zipped over here from Maui with my head of R and D [research and development] Michi Schweiger.

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Some companies have multiple offices or "branches" in different cities, and may have a central office or headquarters. 

Welcome to corporate headquarters.

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We currently offer our after-school program at the Williamsburg branch of the Brooklyn Public Library.

Captions 45-46, Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co.: Learn about this fun shop in Brooklyn, NY!

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Here are some important words related to daily operations:

And I called together an important board meeting of the local charitable organizations dedicated to protecting water.

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And NBC News is reporting that during a conference call, McConnell urged members of his Republican caucus not to mount an objection.

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Next Thursday, I'm gonna write a report about my meetings in Chicago.

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Further Learning
There are many videos featuring business topics on Yabla English, all of which contain essential vocabulary.