A1 Expression خنثی 2 دقیقه مطالعه

I work

Employment

Use 'I work' to tell people you have a job and describe your professional life.

در ۱۵ ثانیه

  • Used to state your employment status clearly.
  • Follow with 'at', 'in', or 'as' for more detail.
  • Describes a general habit or permanent life situation.

معنی

This is how you tell someone that you have a job or are currently doing your professional duties. It is the simplest way to describe your employment status in English.

مثال‌های کلیدی

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1

Meeting a new neighbor

I work at the hospital nearby.

I work at the hospital nearby.

🤝
2

Explaining your profession

I work as a software engineer.

I work as a software engineer.

💼
3

Declining a late-night party invitation

I can't stay late because I work tomorrow.

I can't stay late because I work tomorrow.

😊
🌍

زمینه فرهنگی

In many Western cultures, your job is often the first thing people ask about to understand your lifestyle. The phrase 'I work' carries a sense of responsibility and is a primary way adults define themselves in social settings.

💡

The 'For' vs 'At' Secret

You can use both! 'I work for Apple' sounds like you are loyal to the brand. 'I work at Apple' sounds more like the physical location.

⚠️

Don't say 'I am work'

This is a common mistake. 'Work' is the action. Say 'I work' (the habit) or 'I am at work' (the location).

در ۱۵ ثانیه

  • Used to state your employment status clearly.
  • Follow with 'at', 'in', or 'as' for more detail.
  • Describes a general habit or permanent life situation.

What It Means

I work is a foundational English phrase. It tells people you have a job. It describes a regular action in your life. You are not just sitting on the couch. You are earning a living. It is simple, direct, and very powerful.

How To Use It

You use I work followed by a preposition. Use at for a company name like I work at Google. Use in for a place or industry like I work in an office. If you want to describe your role, say I work as a teacher. It is like a Lego brick. You just snap other words onto the end of it.

When To Use It

Use this when meeting new people. It is the standard answer to "What do you do?" Use it when explaining why you are busy. "I can't go out, I work tomorrow." It works perfectly at parties, networking events, or even at the doctor's office. It is your go-to phrase for adult life.

When NOT To Use It

Do not use I work if you are doing a hobby. If you are painting a fence for fun, do not say I work. Also, avoid it if you are currently in the middle of a task. In that moment, you should say I am working. I work is about your life status, not just this second. Don't use it for school studies either; say I study instead.

Cultural Background

In English-speaking cultures, work is a huge part of identity. People often ask about your job within five minutes of meeting you. It is not considered rude; it is a way to find common ground. Saying I work shows you are a contributing member of society. It is the ultimate icebreaker in the US and UK.

Common Variations

You will hear I'm working when someone is busy right now. You might hear I work from home, which is very popular lately. Some people say I work for myself if they are the boss. If you have two jobs, you might say I work two jobs. All these variations start with those two simple words.

نکات کاربردی

The phrase is neutral and safe for any situation. The most important thing is choosing the right preposition (at/in/as) to follow it.

💡

The 'For' vs 'At' Secret

You can use both! 'I work for Apple' sounds like you are loyal to the brand. 'I work at Apple' sounds more like the physical location.

⚠️

Don't say 'I am work'

This is a common mistake. 'Work' is the action. Say 'I work' (the habit) or 'I am at work' (the location).

💬

The 'What do you do?' question

In the US, people ask this almost immediately. They aren't being nosy; they just want to know how you spend your time!

مثال‌ها

7
#1 Meeting a new neighbor
🤝

I work at the hospital nearby.

I work at the hospital nearby.

Using 'at' to specify the location.

#2 Explaining your profession
💼

I work as a software engineer.

I work as a software engineer.

Using 'as' to define a job title.

#3 Declining a late-night party invitation
😊

I can't stay late because I work tomorrow.

I can't stay late because I work tomorrow.

Using the phrase to explain a schedule constraint.

#4 Texting a friend about a busy week
😊

I work way too much these days!

I work way too much these days!

Adding 'too much' to express exhaustion.

#5 A joke about a lazy pet
😄

I work hard so my cat can have a better life.

I work hard so my cat can have a better life.

A common humorous trope in English-speaking social media.

#6 In a job interview
👔

I work well under pressure.

I work well under pressure.

Describing a professional skill or trait.

#7 Talking to a partner about stress
💭

I work so hard, but I feel unappreciated.

I work so hard, but I feel unappreciated.

Expressing emotional frustration regarding labor.

خودت رو بسنج

Choose the correct preposition to describe your company.

I work ___ Microsoft.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: at

We use 'at' or 'for' when naming a specific company.

Complete the sentence to describe your role.

I work ___ a chef.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: as

We use 'as' to state a professional job title.

🎉 امتیاز: /2

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Formality of 'I work'

Informal

Talking to friends about your day.

I work tomorrow, so no beer for me.

Neutral

Standard way to introduce yourself.

I work in marketing.

Formal

Professional settings or interviews.

I work effectively in team environments.

Where to use 'I work'

I work
🤝

Networking

I work at a tech startup.

☕

Small Talk

I work from home mostly.

📅

Scheduling

I work until 5 PM.

🎨

Job Title

I work as a designer.

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Use I work for your general job or habit. Use I am working for what you are doing right this second.

No, that sounds strange. Usually, you just say I am a student or I study biology.

You can say I work for myself or I am self-employed. Both are very common.

It is a great start! Just add more detail, like I work with a team of five people to make it more professional.

Use in for industries or cities (I work in fashion) and at for specific companies (I work at Nike).

Usually, no. For chores, we say I am doing housework. I work almost always refers to a paid job.

Be careful! I work out means you are exercising at the gym. It is very different from I work.

You can say I'm between jobs to be polite, or simply I am not working right now.

Yes, it is a very standard and polite question in most English-speaking social situations.

It is grammatically okay but sounds redundant. Just say I work or I have a job.

عبارات مرتبط

I'm employed

A more formal way to say you have a job.

I have a 9-to-5

Slang for having a standard office job.

I earn a living

Focuses on the fact that you make money to survive.

I'm on the clock

Informal way to say you are currently at work and being paid.

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