B1 Intermediate
Discuss work and study
I am responsible for client emails at work, and I am also trying to improve my academic writing.Introduction
Read the statements and notice how they describe responsibilities and goals.
At work, I am responsible for writing weekly reports and replying to clients.
At university, I am focusing on improving my research and presentation skills.
My biggest challenge right now is balancing deadlines with personal time.
This topic often combines present responsibilities with future goals and personal reflection.
1. What is one work responsibility?
2. What skill is the student improving?
3. What is the biggest challenge?
Presentation
Laura: How are things going at work these days?
Eric: Quite well, actually, but I have more responsibility now than I did last year.
Laura: What kind of responsibility?
Eric: I manage client communication and help train new team members.
Laura: That sounds demanding. Are you still studying in the evenings too?
Eric: Yes, I am. I am taking an online course because I want to improve my project management skills.
Laura: It must be hard to balance everything, but it sounds like a good investment.
Language Focus
When we discuss work and study, we often talk about responsibilities, skills, challenges, and goals.
Quando discutimos trabalho e estudo, geralmente falamos sobre responsabilidades, habilidades, desafios e objetivos.
- Responsibility: I manage client communication.
- Challenge: It is difficult to balance work and study.
- Goal: I want to improve my presentation skills.
- Reason: I am taking a course because I want to grow professionally.
Pronunciation + Form
A strong B1 answer usually combines what you do, what is difficult, and what you are trying to improve.
Practice
1. Which sentence describes a responsibility?
2. Which sentence describes a challenge?
3. Which sentence shows a goal?
4. Which answer sounds more developed?
Production
Talk about your work or study situation with a partner. Mention your responsibilities, one challenge, and one goal for the near future.
- your main tasks or subjects
- skills you want to improve
- a challenge you are dealing with now
- one realistic goal for the next few months