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TfL English test questions about work

Part 1 of the TfL English test asks everyday questions about you. Here are eight examples about work, with model B1 answers. These are our own examples, not test questions.

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What Part 1 questions about work are like

In Part 1 the examiner asks you everyday questions about you, such as your work. LanguageCert describes it as answering questions on familiar matters. TfL and LanguageCert do not publish the questions, so there is no fixed list. The questions below are our own examples to practise with. They are not test questions.

Eight example questions about work

Read each question, say your own answer out loud, then compare it with ours. Your answers will be different, and that is fine. Each model answer is at B1 level: simple, clear and 2 to 4 sentences.

  1. What do you do for a living?
    Model answer: I work as a delivery driver for a small company. I start early in the morning and I drive around north London. I like the job because I am always moving and I meet different people.
  2. How long have you been doing this job?
    Model answer: I have been doing it for about three years. Before that I worked in a shop. I changed because I wanted to drive more.
  3. What do you like most about your work?
    Model answer: I like the freedom. I can plan my day and I do not sit in an office. I also enjoy talking to customers.
  4. Is there anything you do not like about it?
    Model answer: Sometimes the traffic is very bad, so I am late. That makes me stressed. I try to leave early to avoid this.
  5. What time do you start and finish work?
    Model answer: I usually start at seven and finish at about four. On Fridays I sometimes work later. I have the weekend free.
  6. Do you work with other people or alone?
    Model answer: Mostly I work alone in my van, but I talk to my manager every morning. I think a team is useful when there is a problem.
  7. What job would you like to do in the future?
    Model answer: I would like to be a private hire driver in London. I enjoy driving and I want to help passengers. I am studying English to prepare.
  8. Why is a job important to you?
    Model answer: A job gives me money for my family and it gives me a routine. It also helps me to feel useful and to meet people.

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Common mistakes

Questions about work are often about the past, the present and the future. Use “I worked”, “I work” and “I would like to work”.

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Questions

What questions about work are in the TfL English test?

Part 1 asks everyday questions about you, but TfL does not publish the exact questions. Our eight examples show the kind of work question you can practise with.

Can I learn these answers by heart?

It is better not to. Use them as models and say your own answer, with your own words and your own life.

How long should my answer be?

Our model answers are 2 to 4 sentences. TfL does not publish a required length for Part 1, so answer clearly and give a reason or example.

Is there a free practice for this?

Yes. Our free AI examiner mock needs no sign-up. LanguageCert also has a practice paper and mock interviews on its own site.

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