1. If (pastsimple), would/could/might+ verb (conditionaltype 2,
subjunctive mood)
If I were rich, I would still make these video lessons.
If I couldn’t go on holiday for a long time, I would get sad.
In particular = especially I didn’t like anything in particular.
Basically is a useful linking word when you want to explain something or say what is
important about it. Basically, there is not much we can do about it.
My job involves = My responsibilities are
Ultimately = Finally, in the end
Ultimately, it is up to you = In the end, you have to make the decision
A job such as this = a nice way to say this job
A job may become dangerous.
Use "may" to say that something is possible
It may be worth considering my suggestion.
Provide a good work-life balance = your work leaves you enough free time for your
family and hobbies. Part-time working is often the best way to improve your work-life
balance.
To work part-time means to work less than 35 or 40 hours a week.
On the plus side, I suppose one will never get bored of this job because of its variety.
“On the plus side” is a linker showing that after talking about disadvantages of
something, you are about to talk about some advantages.
2. satisfying/rewarding/fulfilling job/work/career/experience to find something
satisfying/rewarding
I find playing the piano particularly satisfying after a long day at work.
In terms of salary, such jobs are usually well-paid, which is useful for paying bills and
supporting your family.
In terms of something= shows what aspect of something you are talking about.
This job is great in terms of salary.
A salary = money you earn (usually paid monthly, working in an office)
A wage = money you earn (usually paid weekly, working in a factory)
To earn a salary/a wage
To pay bills = to pay for someone’s expenses
I don’t like my job but it pays the bills.
To support your family = in this context means to give money to your family so they could
pay their bills
I earn quite well but I need to support elderly parents.
What I find most appealing is how intellectually stimulating such a job would be.
To find something appealing = to be attracted by something
Retaking the driving test in the UK is not a prospect I find appealing.
An intellectually stimulating job = a job that makes your brain work
Please note the grammaticalstructure ofthis sentence:
What I find most appealing is how intellectually stimulating such a job would be.
What I find surprising is how easily you have changed your mind.
In short, this is a challenging and rewarding career.
A challenging career/job/task = Difficult in a way that tests your abilities
3. Had I known about all of this in my early twenties, I would have definitely become a
journalist.
If I had + past participle,would/could/might+ have + pastparticiple
(conditionaltype 3).
