Learning English Vocabulary Job suffixes
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Feb 24, 2025 Discover how suffixes like 'er', 'or', 'ian', and 'ist' shape job titles in English. The discussion highlights professions such as teacher, actor, optician, and dentist. A personal story from Anna adds a touch of inspiration as she shares her journey to journalism. Listeners can enjoy quizzes and gain vocabulary tips related to career paths, exploring the nuances of these suffixes while thinking about their own professional aspirations. It's an engaging dive into language and careers!
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Anna's Career Path
- Anna's first job was as a teacher, but she quit after a few months.
- She then worked as a librarian and later found her calling as a journalist.
-er suffix
- Many job words end with "-er", like "teacher" or "presenter".
- This suffix can be spelled as "-er" or "-or", like in "actor" or "translator".
-ian or -cian suffix
- The suffix "-ian" is common in job titles, such as "librarian".
- Sometimes "-ian" is pronounced as "-cian", like in "optician".