Imagine it's ten years from now. Where are you? What are you doing? Perhaps you're working in a hospital, designing video games, travelling for work or running a small business. The future is full of possibilities, but how do you decide which direction to take?
Every great plan begins with a conversation! Discover useful English expressions that will help you discuss your choices, explain your decisions and talk about the steps towards your future career. Who knows? One of these expressions might help you describe a dream you haven't even discovered yet!
Every great plan begins with a conversation! Discover useful English expressions that will help you discuss your choices, explain your decisions and talk about the steps towards your future career. Who knows? One of these expressions might help you describe a dream you haven't even discovered yet!
Section 1 – Making Career Decisions
ask for career advice — to ask someone for suggestions or information that can help with choosing a future profession; lūgt padomu par karjeras izvēli
Students can ask for career advice when they are unsure which profession would suit them.
choose a career path — to decide which type of work or profession someone wants to follow; izvēlēties karjeras virzienu
It can be difficult to choose a career path when several professions seem interesting.
consider different possibilities — to think carefully about several things that someone could choose or do; apsvērt dažādas iespējas
Before deciding what to study, teenagers should consider different possibilities and learn about different professions.
explain the reasons for a choice — to tell someone why a particular option or decision was selected; paskaidrot izvēles iemeslus
During a career lesson, students were asked to explain the reasons for their choice of profession.
make a final decision — to choose something after thinking about different possibilities; pieņemt galīgo lēmumu
After visiting several schools, Emma was ready to make a final decision about where to continue her education.
Students can ask for career advice when they are unsure which profession would suit them.
choose a career path — to decide which type of work or profession someone wants to follow; izvēlēties karjeras virzienu
It can be difficult to choose a career path when several professions seem interesting.
consider different possibilities — to think carefully about several things that someone could choose or do; apsvērt dažādas iespējas
Before deciding what to study, teenagers should consider different possibilities and learn about different professions.
explain the reasons for a choice — to tell someone why a particular option or decision was selected; paskaidrot izvēles iemeslus
During a career lesson, students were asked to explain the reasons for their choice of profession.
make a final decision — to choose something after thinking about different possibilities; pieņemt galīgo lēmumu
After visiting several schools, Emma was ready to make a final decision about where to continue her education.
Section 2 – Education and Career Preparation
apply for a place — to formally ask to join a school, college or course; pieteikties uzņemšanai izglītības iestādē
After Grade 9, students can apply for a place at a vocational school that offers training in their chosen profession.
attend a training course — to go to lessons where someone learns practical knowledge or skills for a particular activity or job; apmeklēt mācību kursu
People who want to work in restaurants may attend a training course to learn more about food preparation.
choose a study programme — to select a particular course of study from several available options; izvēlēties mācību programmu
After Grade 9, students need to choose a study programme that matches their interests and future plans.
complete a course — to finish all the lessons and activities in a particular programme of study; pabeigt mācību kursu
Students must complete a course before they can receive a certificate.
prepare for an interview — to practise answering questions and learn about an organisation before meeting someone who may offer a job or a place on a course; sagatavoties darba intervijai
Before meeting the employer, Laura decided to prepare for an interview by practising common questions.
After Grade 9, students can apply for a place at a vocational school that offers training in their chosen profession.
attend a training course — to go to lessons where someone learns practical knowledge or skills for a particular activity or job; apmeklēt mācību kursu
People who want to work in restaurants may attend a training course to learn more about food preparation.
choose a study programme — to select a particular course of study from several available options; izvēlēties mācību programmu
After Grade 9, students need to choose a study programme that matches their interests and future plans.
complete a course — to finish all the lessons and activities in a particular programme of study; pabeigt mācību kursu
Students must complete a course before they can receive a certificate.
prepare for an interview — to practise answering questions and learn about an organisation before meeting someone who may offer a job or a place on a course; sagatavoties darba intervijai
Before meeting the employer, Laura decided to prepare for an interview by practising common questions.
Section 3 – Future Plans and Opportunities
decide on the next steps — to choose what actions should be taken to move closer to a particular goal; izlemt par turpmākajiem soļiem
After speaking to a career adviser, Daniel was ready to decide on the next steps towards becoming a mechanic.
keep future options open — to avoid making choices that would limit what someone can do in the future; saglabāt dažādas nākotnes izvēles iespējas
Studying a variety of subjects can help teenagers keep their future options open.
make long-term plans — to decide what someone wants to do or achieve over a period of several years; plānot ilgtermiņā
Teenagers can make long-term plans while remaining open to new opportunities.
take the next step — to do the next thing that is necessary to move closer to a particular goal; pāriet pie nākamā posma
After choosing a study programme, students can take the next step by finding out how to apply.
work towards a dream job — to make an effort and take actions that may help someone get the job they would most like to have; tiekties pēc sava sapņu darba
By studying science and practising her skills, Sophie hopes to work towards her dream job as a veterinarian.
After speaking to a career adviser, Daniel was ready to decide on the next steps towards becoming a mechanic.
keep future options open — to avoid making choices that would limit what someone can do in the future; saglabāt dažādas nākotnes izvēles iespējas
Studying a variety of subjects can help teenagers keep their future options open.
make long-term plans — to decide what someone wants to do or achieve over a period of several years; plānot ilgtermiņā
Teenagers can make long-term plans while remaining open to new opportunities.
take the next step — to do the next thing that is necessary to move closer to a particular goal; pāriet pie nākamā posma
After choosing a study programme, students can take the next step by finding out how to apply.
work towards a dream job — to make an effort and take actions that may help someone get the job they would most like to have; tiekties pēc sava sapņu darba
By studying science and practising her skills, Sophie hopes to work towards her dream job as a veterinarian.
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