English Grammar
JOB - WORK
The difference between 'job' and 'work'.
English learners often find it difficult to know when to use
'job' and when to use 'work'.
Expressions with the word 'job' :
JOB
JOB generally refers to a function or position.- Julie went to Japan and got a job as an English teacher.
- About 150 jobs will be created in the new industrial zone.
- Emily is an events manager. She loves her job.
- John is out of work at the moment. He’s busy applying for jobs.
- You'll need a well-paid job if you want to live in central London.
- I had a hard job removing the stains.
- Charlie! It's your job to mow the lawn!
- Stop interrupting her. Let her get on with the job!
- Bob took on a second job because he needed more money.
- I'm too busy to come with you. There are a few jobs I need to finish.
Expressions with the word 'job' :
- You did a good / great job! → You succeeded in doing something well .
- It's a good job Tom heard the customer complaining.→ Luckily Tom heard the customer.
- A plum job → A well-paid job that is considered relatively easy.
WORK
WORK refers to mental or physical activity.- Emily works very hard. She has a lot of work to do.
- John is looking forward to going back to work/to working again.
- There's a lot of work to be done to the old house.
- Bob works in the oil industry.
- Many people apply for work in his company. (not: a work).
- Work on the project has not yet begun.
- Where’s Dad? He’s at work.
- He arrives at work at 9 o'clock every morning.
- It is advisable not to make personal calls at work.
- I'll buy some food on my way home from work.
- Work like a charm (be very effective).
→ I cleaned it with vinegar and it worked like a charm! - Work your fingers to the bone (work very hard).
→ He worked his fingers to the bone to have everything ready on time.