Jobs Word Search (Occupations Vocabulary Activity)

This Jobs Word Search is a fun and engaging way for ESL students to practice occupations vocabulary. Learners must find common professions hidden in the puzzle grid. This activity is ideal for beginners and elementary students (A1–A2) and can be used in the classroom or as homework.

Jobs Word Search

1. Find These Jobs:

• teacher
• doctor
• nurse
• pilot
• farmer
• baker
• plumber
• driver
• judge
• soldier
• mechanic
• journalist
• gardener
• engineer
• firefighter
• police

2. Instruction:

Words may appear:

• Horizontally
• Vertically
• Diagonally

Students should circle or highlight each word in the grid.

Answer Key

Below, you can check the complete solution for the jobs word search puzzle.

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Follow-Up Activities

To extend learning beyond vocabulary recognition, use the activities below.

Activity 1 – Write Sentences

Choose five jobs from the list and write one sentence about each.

Example:

• A doctor works in a hospital.
• A pilot flies airplanes.

Encourage students to use the simple present tense.

Activity 2 – Speaking Practice

This activity transforms the Jobs Word Search into a speaking, listening, and writing lesson.

Students interview classmates about jobs, complete a survey chart, analyze the results, and present their findings to the class.

Objective

Students will:

• Ask and answer questions about jobs
• Practice speaking fluency
• Collect real data from classmates
• Write a short report
• Present their findings orally

Level: A1–A2
Time: 20–30 minutes

Step 1 – Model the Questions

Write the following questions on the board:

1. What job would you like to have?
2. Why?
3. Which jobs are dangerous?
4. Which jobs require university studies?
5. Which jobs help people the most?

Model short answers:

• I would like to be a doctor because I want to help people.
• I think firefighter is dangerous.
• I think engineer requires university studies.

Encourage full sentences.

Step 2 – Survey Chart (Student Worksheet Section)

Students interview 3–5 classmates and complete the chart.

Jobs Survey Chart

Student Name	Dream Job	Reason	Dangerous Job	University Job	Most Helpful Job

Instructions for students:

• Walk around the classroom.
• Ask classmates the survey questions.
• Write short answers in the chart.

Step 3 – Writing the Report

After completing the survey, students write a short paragraph summarizing their findings.

Writing Model (A1–A2 Friendly)

In our class, many students would like to be doctors and engineers. Most students think firefighter is dangerous. Several students believe that a doctor and an engineer require university studies. Many students think teachers and doctors help people the most.

Encourage use of:

• Many students…
• Most students…
• Two students…
• One student…
• Step 4 – Oral Presentation

Students read their report in front of the class.

Optionally:

• Each group chooses one speaker.
• Or each student reads one sentence.

This builds confidence and public speaking skills.

Optional Upgrade (Higher-Level A2)

Add:

Class Data Analysis

After presentations, ask:

• What is the most popular job in our class?
• Why do many students choose that job?
• Are there differences between boys and girls? (if appropriate)
• Are students more interested in dangerous or safe jobs?

This turns it into critical thinking.

Read this article about the worth of word search games.

Downloadable Worksheet

You can download a free printable PDF version of this Jobs Word Search Worksheet, including:

• Answer key
• Teacher instructions
• Word search puzzle
• Writing activity
• Speaking activity

Related Pages

• Jobs and Occupations Lesson
• Jobs and Occupations Exercises
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• Jobs Word Search Worksheet – Printable Occupations Vocabulary Activity